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Tibet at the 60th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council

At the 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), held in Geneva from 8 September to 8 October 2025, the situation in Tibet was a focal point of concern among governments and civil society organizations commenting...

Everest hikers guided to safety after being stranded by blizzard

Hundreds of hikers have been guided to safety in Tibet after becoming trapped over the weekend by heavy snowfall.

China appointed Panchen Lama to confer Kalachakra empowerment in Shigatse

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Oct. 7: Gyaltsen (Ch. Gyaincain) Norbu, the Beijing-appointed Panchen Lama widely regarded by Tibetans as a “political puppet” or “fake Panchen,” is set to confer the Kalachakra empowerment and teachings at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery—the traditional seat...

Central Election Commission announces schedule for 2025–26 presidential and parliamentary elections

Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Oct 7: The Central Election Commission of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) has officially announced the schedule for the 2025–26 elections of the Sikyong (president) and the  Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile during a press conference held at Lhakpa Tsering...

‘Take down CCP’: Demonstrators slam 76 years of oppression in China

Around 80 protesters gathered outside the Chinese Consulate in San Francisco to mark the CCP's 76th anniversary, condemning decades of oppression and human rights abuses. Speakers from Tibetan, Hong Kong, and Chinese activist groups urged global support against Beijing's...

Exiled Tibetans Gear Up for 2025-2026 General Election: EC Sets Preliminary Polls on February 1

By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSHALA 7 October: The Election Commission of the Central Tibetan Administration, commonly referred to as the Tibetan Government-in-Exile, today announced the official schedule for the 2025-2026 Tibetan General Election. The Preliminary Election will take place on...

Israeli memorials and a harvest moon: photos of the day – Tuesday

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...

Snowstorms strand hikers in China, a South Korean climber dies in Nepal

Early snowstorms trapped hundreds of hikers in western China, including near Mount Everest. A South Korean climber died in Nepal during a storm. One hiker died and over 200 were rescued in Qinghai province. Trails closed in another area...

Tibetan Parliament Speaker and Deputy Speaker Met Members of Tibetan Communities from Europe

Dharamshala, 7 October 2025: Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel and Deputy Speaker Dolma Tsering Teykhang today at the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile (TPiE) met with members of Tibetan communities across Europe, including European Parliamentarians Thubten Wangchen and Thupten Gyatso; Representative Thinlay Chukki...

UN Experts Demand Answers from China on Tulku Hungkar Dorje’s Death

The United Nations human rights experts have sent a joint communication (AL CHN 15/2025) to the Chinese government, demanding accountability over the death of Tulku Hungkar Dorje, abbot of the Lung Ngon Thubten Choekor Ling monastery in Gade (Ch:...