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China imprisons Tibetan monk for allegedly sending money abroad

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Aug. 25: Chinese authorities have reportedly detained 48-year-old Tibetan monk Zega Gyatso of Tsang Monastery in Amdo, eastern Tibet, for allegedly sending money abroad. Nearly two months since his arrest, his whereabouts and condition remain unknown,...

Xi Jinping's visit to Tibet exposes China's fragile frontier

Chinese leader's attempt to overshadow the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday reveals insecurity to the watching world

Trump's war on the Fed exposes cracks in central bank independence

What was once a pillar of monetary policy is now vulnerable to political attack

Artist who fled to the UK after exhibition exposing authoritarian regimes was censored ‘does not feel safe at all’

Burmese artist Sai opens up about ongoing battle against global oppression after Chinese officials allegedly demand his show on authoritarian regimes be shut down

Dalai Lama concludes 6-week Ladakh visit, in Delhi tomorrow

SRINAGAR: The Dalai Lama Monday praised Ladakh for its development and the warm hospitality extended to him during his six-week visit to the region.

Xi Jinping visits Lhasa ahead of 60th anniversary of Tibet Autonomous Region

Chinese President Xi Jinping made a rare visit to Lhasa on 20 August 2025, marking his first visit since 2021, ahead of the 60th anniversary of the Tibet Autonomous Region.

Ven. Zega Gyatso Arrested

Almost two months have passed since Chinese authorities arrested Ven. Zega Gyatso, a monk from Tsang Monastery, on the alleged charges of “sending money outside.” At present, there...

Tbetan Monastery Leader Takes Own Life After China Intensifies Religious Crackdown in Tibet

In a land where all avenues of dissent are sealed off, Geshe Shersang Gyatso, a 52-year-old leader of Tsang Monastery in the Amdo region of occupied Tibet, took his own life on 18...

Tibetan Monk Shersang Gyatso of Tsang Monastery in Tibet Takes His Own Life in Protest Against Chinese Repression

Dharamshala: Chinese authorities have intensified restrictions on monasteries in Tibet, expelling all monks under the age of 18 from Tsang Monastery (Tib: གཙང་དགོན་པ།) and subjecting monks to strict controls and severe pressure. According to reliable sources, the strict measures...

India, China will need to tide over these hurdles as two Asian neighbours look to smoothen ties

From dam construction on the Brahmaputra to supporting Dalai Lama and relations with Taiwan — Several issues are still there between India and China as both the countries try to improve bilateral ties. Read on: