News & Insights Across Asia
From her workshop in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, Erendira Guerrero creates teddy bears from the clothes of loved ones lost to COVID-19, helping families cope with grief and keep cherished memories alive.
The United States records its deadliest week since the COVID-19 pandemic began, reporting over 4,000 deaths in a single day. States face alarming surges from holiday gatherings, straining healthcare systems.
U.S. vlogger Lao Zhang shares his poignant reflections on 2020, detailing personal losses and heartwarming moments amid the global pandemic.
Mexico City remains under the highest COVID-19 alert as officials extend restrictions to contain rising cases and prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed.
London reaches a critical point in its fight against COVID-19, with Mayor Sadiq Khan stating that one in 30 residents are infected, putting immense pressure on hospitals during the third national lockdown.
Critical care wards in Peru and Bolivia near collapse as COVID-19 surges again. Chinese vaccines offer hope as vaccination efforts begin across Latin America.
Discover how community leader Thiago Firmino rallied the Santa Marta favela in Rio de Janeiro to combat COVID-19.
A psychologist who once fought for his own life at a Barcelona hospital returns years later to help a young cancer patient, forming a life-changing friendship.
Kindergarten assistant Fathima Ait from Lyon, France, exemplifies compassion during COVID-19 by helping the homeless, inspiring global acts of kindness amid the pandemic.
A Serbian couple’s inspiring journey of love and resilience as they battle and overcome COVID-19 together.
A reflection on the uplifting moments of 2020, highlighting the warmth and unity experienced across Asia amidst global challenges.
James Austen, a 27-year-old filmmaker from Los Angeles, shares his inspiring journey from silence to activism during the 2020 protests following George Floyd’s death.
Over 1,200 medical professionals from nearly 40 countries united in the Global Volunteers Alliance to combat COVID-19.
CGN held a ‘Waltz in the Wind’ livestream event at the Charmont-sous-Barbuise Wind Farm in France, showcasing its contributions to renewable energy and environmental protection.
Launched in February 2020, ESA’s Solar Orbiter mission inspired many by capturing unprecedented images of the sun, overcoming challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Photographer Andrea Savorani Neri captures resilience during Italy’s lockdown, including a cinema owner who kept screening films to an empty theater, symbolizing hope amid the pandemic.
Yang Ying, a graduate student at NYU, turned her own hardships into a mission to support international students facing legal challenges in New York, providing aid during the COVID-19 pandemic.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, music united communities across Asia, providing solace and fostering hope amid challenges.
Mexico has begun its COVID-19 vaccination campaign, with nurse Maria Irene Ramirez becoming the first recipient of the Pfizer vaccine, marking a critical step in combating the pandemic.
Discover five key lessons from Asia’s experience with working from home during COVID-19, highlighting impacts on technology, work-life balance, mental health, and future policies.
