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Deep in the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, children from herders’ families lead a life far different from the tech-linked world. At an altitude of 4,500 meters above sea level, and with winter temperatures dropping to minus 40 degrees Celsius, the teachers and students there strive for their dreams with love, resilience and devotion.

U.S. President Donald Trump pauses all military aid to Ukraine. The Israeli Prime Minister threatens Hamas with consequences if it doesn't return Israeli hostages held in Gaza. China's top political advisory body starts its annual session in Beijing.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer rallies European leaders to support Ukraine and boost its defense spending. Israel halts the flow of aid into the Gaza Strip, as a standoff over the next steps of a truce with Hamas escalates. Thousands of people fleeing the deadly conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo seek refuge in Burundi.

People at the Yellow River’s headwaters were born to protect it. In this episode, follow us to Yoigilangleb Qu, a headwater stream of the Yellow River on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, to explore the impacts of climate change and how the locals are coping with it.

The British prime minister has met the U.S. president to discuss issues including the Ukraine crisis and security. The EU vows to firmly response to Washington's 25-percent tariff hike. Representatives from the U.S. and Russia have held a second round of talks since Donald Trump returned to office.

Russian and U.S. diplomats meet at the residence of the U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul for a second round of talks since Donald Trump returned to office. British PM Keir Starmer is in Washington to discuss Ukraine with Trump as the U.S.-Europe rift grows. Argentina removes tariffs on EV and hybrid vehicle imports.

Ukrainian and U.S. officials say the two sides have reached an agreement on a minerals deal. The UN urges Hamas and Israel to move to the next stage of their ceasefire deal as the truce's first phase ends Saturday. The British Prime Minister vows to speed up the plan to increase the defense budget, as he heads to Washington for talks with Donald Trump.

The EU is imposing more sanctions on Russia while agreeing to provide 3.5 billion euros in fresh aid to Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron visits Washington, becoming the first European leader to call on the White House since Donald Trump's second term began. Violence continues in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, with over 7,000 people killed since January.

Germany's Christian Democratic Union leader Friedrich Merz says he wants to form a government by Easter, after winning Sunday's election. Hamas condemns delayed release of Palestinian prisoners, while Israel's PM says they're ready "at any moment" to resume fighting in Gaza. China's "No. 1 Central Document" of 2025 outlines key tasks for rural reform and vitalization.

The Ukrainian president says the country is ready to produce a strong agreement on investment and security with the United States. South Africa hosts the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Johannesburg, highlighting multilateralism. Displaced Palestinians in northern Gaza are returning to their homes, only to find them reduced to rubble.

European leaders hold a second emergency security meeting on Ukraine and slap new sanctions on Russia. Hamas proposes Israeli-Palestinian hostage swap in one go in the second phase of the ceasefire deal with Israel. Anxiety grips capital Kinshasa as M23 rebels continue to advance in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Russia will not allow NATO troops in Ukraine. Chinese Foreign minister Wang Yi reaffirms China's commitment to multilateralism. The Trump administration is ordering more mass firings and layoffs as it continues to cut the federal workforce.

Russian and U.S. delegations meet in Saudi Arabia, raising concerns in Europe and Ukraine who were not invited to participate. European leaders hold an emergency security meeting in Paris after the U.S. policy shift over the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Israel marks 500th day of captivity for the remaining hostages.

The Munich Security Conference wraps up after three days of speeches and talks in a tense atmosphere, overshadowed by concerns over the future of transatlantic relations. U.S. and Russian officials will hold their first meeting this week to discuss an end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of the Congo claim to have captured the strategic city of Bukavu.

The U.S. president has tasked his economic team with plans for reciprocal tariffs on countries taxing U.S. imports. China and the UK have held a strategic dialogue in seven years. Hamas has reaffirmed its commitment to the ceasefire agreement with Israel.

A possible end to the three-year old Russia-Ukraine conflict may be on the horizon after the U.S. and Russian leaders agreed to begin negotiations. EU, Canada pledge to strengthen trade relations to counter Washington's tariffs on steel and aluminum. M23 rebels resume attacks in DR Congo after a brief pause.

Israel threatens to restart the war in Gaza if Hamas doesn't release hostages, while Hamas blames Israel for violating the ceasefire deal. The Trump administration's 25% tariff on steel, aluminum imports spark fierce criticism worldwide. Around 60 countries attending the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris pledge an open, inclusive and ethical approach to AI's development.

Hamas says it will stop releasing Israeli hostages until further notice, while Israel puts its army at the highest level of readiness. U.S. President Donald Trump signs executive orders to raise tariffs on all steel and aluminum coming into his country to 25 percent. Over 80 soldiers are on trial in the Democratic Republic of the Congo for murder, rape and other crimes against civilians.

A high-level meeting on AI gets underway in Paris, where world leaders focus on more sustainable AI applications. An Israeli delegation arrives in Doha for talks on the technical details of the hostage-ceasefire deal with Hamas. African leaders call for an immediate ceasefire in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as they meet to address the escalating crisis.

The UN makes a special appeal for peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as the humanitarian crisis there remains dire. Hamas calls for regional emergency sessions to address U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to relocate Palestinians from Gaza. The first group of illegal migrants from the United States arrives at a detention facility in Guantanamo Bay.

World leaders voice rejection towards U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to take over the Gaza Strip and relocate Palestinians elsewhere. Thousands of demonstrators gather in cities across the U.S. to protest the Trump administration's early policies. The United Nations is warning of escalating situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The U.S. president says his country will take control of Gaza, sparking widespread criticism. Hamas says talks for the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire are ongoing, while Israel says it will send negotiators to Qatar this week. Rebels in the Democratic Republic of the Congo announce a ceasefire, citing humanitarian reasons.

U.S. President Donald Trump has agreed to delay 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada. The EU has vowed to retaliate against U.S. tariff threats. The M23 rebel group in DR Congo has declared a ceasefire.

Mexico vows retaliation after Washington approves 25% tariffs on Mexican imports. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads to Washington to meet President Trump on the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire. The Democratic Republic of the Congo reports overfilled morgues in Goma amid M23 rebel offensives.

Black boxes have been recovered from the crashed passenger jet in DC. China's film market is off to a strong start this year. Celebrations have taken place in the West Bank and Gaza after Israel freed 110 Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire agreement.