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Former Tibet vice chairman gets suspended death sentence for corruption

(TibetanReview.net, Jul09’25) – Wang Yong, a former vice chairman of the Chinese government of Tibet Autonomous Region has on Jul 8 received the death sentence, with a two-year reprieve, after being tried for accepting bribes during his years of...

Three honoured for compassionate care of stray dogs in Dharamshala

Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, July 9: In a heartfelt celebration marking the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama and the first anniversary of the Tibetan Sorig Luksung Clinic, three extraordinary individuals were honoured for their long-standing commitment to...

‘Ticking Water Bomb, Bigger Than Military Threat’: Arunachal CM On China’s Mega Dam Project

Khandu emphasizes the dam's danger over military threats in an interview with a leading news agency.

Advocacy and Capacity-Building to Counter China’s Transnational Repression in Australia

In June 2025, the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) conducted a ten-day advocacy and capacity-building visit to Australia to raise awareness and counter the growing threat of China’s transnational repression. Led by Executive Director Ms. Tenzin...

World's largest dam project in China a 'water bomb' for India, says Arunachal CM Khandu

China had approved the construction of the USD 137 billion, five-year project in 2024. It is projected to produce 60,000 MW of power, making it the world’s largest hydropower dam.

Dalai Lama strikes back at China: Tibetans, not CCP, will decide the 15th Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama's recent affirmation that only his office holds the authority to identify his successor is a strong counter to the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) ongoing attempts to interfere in Tibetan religious affairs, according to the Human Rights...

Tibetan Associations of New York declare July 6 as ’14th Dalai Lama Day’ during 90th birthday celebration

The Tibetan Associations of New York and New Jersey held a two-day celebration marking the 90th birthday of the 14th Dalai Lama on July 5 and 6, with the main event taking place at Phuntsok Deshi Hall on July...

Sikyong Penpa Tsering Inaugurates ‘Year of Compassion’ Film Festival in Dharamshala

Dharamshala, 8 July 2025: Sikyong Penpa Tsering officially inaugurated the Year of Compassion Film Festival at Gold Cinema, Dharamshala, in front of a packed theatre of local Indian attendees. The two-day event, held on 8-9 July, is facilitated by...

Sikyong Penpa Tsering Embarks on an Official Visit to Australia

Dharamshala: Sikyong Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration has embarked on an official visit to Australia, where he is scheduled to engage with local officials and Tibetan communities over the course of a week. Departing from Delhi on...

US House committee greets Dalai Lama on 90th birthday, condemns China’s cultural genocide in Tibet

(TibetanReview.net, Jul08’25) – While China has sought to demonise the Dalai Lama for no real reason at all, condemning the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for greeting him on his 90th...

China criticizes top US diplomat for his Dalai Lama birthday greetings, calls it interference in China’s affairs

(TibetanReview.net, Jul08’25) – After Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, China has targeted US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for having messaged greetings to the Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday on Jul 6. Asked to comment on Rubio’s mesage...

The Panchen Lama’s Disappearance and China’s Assault on Religious Freedom

OPINION Ashu Maan* sees China’s narrative behind its plan to appoint its own “reincarnation” of the 14th Dalai Lama – as in the case of the Panchen Lama before him – as a perfect synthesis of imperial control and...

Tibetan advocacy groups sue Paris museum over erasure of Tibet from exhibits

Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, July 8: A coalition of four Tibetan advocacy organisations has filed a legal complaint against the Musée Guimet, France’s premier Asian art museum, accusing it of systematically erasing Tibetan identity from its exhibits. According to Students for...

38 EU lawmakers back Dalai Lama’s authority on succession

Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, July 8: 38 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) from 15 EU countries have called on China to refrain from interfering in the selection of the next Dalai Lama and issued a joint appeal published in EU...

China protests PM Modi’s birthday greeting to Dalai Lama, warns India on Tibet stance

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, July 8: China has lodged a formal protest against India following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public birthday greeting to the Tibetan spiritual leader, the 14th Dalai Lama, on the occasion of his 90th birthday. The move...

Indian parliamentary forum demands Bharat Ratna for Dalai Lama

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, July 8: In a renewed show of solidarity with the Tibetan spiritual leader, 80 Indian lawmakers across party lines have endorsed a call to confer the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour, upon His Holiness the...

7 dead, 18 missing in flooding along Nepal-Tibet border: Nepal Police

Nepal Police on Tuesday morning recovered 7 dead bodies following the flood that wreaked havoc along Nepal-China border, with 18 still missing.

'India follows strategic ambiguity, puts principles above narrow interests': Expert decodes Tibet policy

India follows 'strategic ambiguity' on Tibet and the so-called Tibet Card has been carefully underutilised to preserve its potency and use it responsively when circumstances warrant, such as during high-stakes episodes like the 2017 Doklam standoff and the shift...

Kalon Dolma Gyari Meets with Alexandre Callegaro from the German Embassy in New Delhi

Dharamshala: On the occasion of the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Alexandre Callegaro from the German Embassy in New Delhi met with Kalon Gyari Dolma to convey Germany’s greetings personally and express continued support for...

Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel Addresses Closing of the 3rd International Tibet Youth Forum

Dharamshala, July 5, 2025 : The 3rd International Tibet Youth Forum, organised by the Department of Information and International Relations (DIIR) of the Central Tibetan Administration, concluded in Dharamshala with over 95 Tibetan youth from 15+ countries participating. Speaker...

Tibetan diaspora in Poland celebrate Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday with cultural tribute in Warsaw

The Tibetan diaspora in Poland commemorated the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama with a peaceful gathering and cultural programme held at Hoza 69, Warsaw, on July 6, according to reports from the Tibetan Association in...

China says US is in 'no position' to point fingers over Tibet issues

Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning made the remarks when asked to comment on US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's statement on the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday on Sunday, after a week of celebrations by his followers.

Tibetans and Koreans celebrate His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday with a long-life prayer ceremony

Tibetan and Korean Buddhists in Busan celebrated the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday with a Long Life Prayer Ceremony at Gwaneumsa Temple. The event featured joint prayers, rituals, and tributes to His Holiness, highlighting his global message of compassion and...

Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel Addresses Closing of 15th Tibetan Religious Conference

Dharamshala: Khenpo Sonam Tenphel, Speaker of Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile as the Chief Guest, addressed the closing of the 15th Tibetan Religious Conference on 4 July 2025. The Conference organised the Department of Religion and Culture (DoR&C) of the Central Tibetan...

Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday evokes mixed emotions

As His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama turned 90 years old on Sunday, the entire McLeod Ganj town in Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh, sprung to life with exuberance and mixed emotions. The emotion was visibly high on the face of...