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Tibet Wins Top Award at Berlin Carnival Festival

Tibetan performers won the top award at Berlin Carnival Festival, presenting traditional dances and costumes before global audiences.

8th International Rangzen Conference Calls on CTA to Reinstate Demand for Tibet’s Independence

By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA 26 May: The 8th International Rangzen Conference, the largest global gathering advocating for Tibetan independence, concluded

Deputies Luis Mala Valenzuela of Chile and Jose Francisco Lira Alvarado of El Salvador Visit Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile

Dharamshala: Deputies Luis Mala Valenzuela of Chile and Jose Francisco Lira Alvarado of El Salvador visited the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile on 25 May 2026 and met with Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel and Deputy Speaker Dolma Tsering Teykhang. Welcoming the deputies...

Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel Condoles Passing of U.S. Congressman Barney Frank

Dharamshala: Khenpo Sonam Tenphel, Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, extended his heartfelt condolences on the passing of former U.S. Congressman Barney Frank, a steadfast ally and true champion of the Tibetan people. He passed away at the age of 86...

Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts visits Czech Republic, challenges China’s narrative on Tibetan Culture

The Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA), a leading cultural institution under the Central Tibetan Administration, has accused China of attempting to erase and distort Tibetan identity as it concluded a landmark cultural programme in the Czech Republic after...

35 Tibetans Arrested For Harvesting Caterpillar Fungus

35 Tibetans were arrested in Tengchen County, Tibet, for harvesting caterpillar fungus (Scientific name: Cordyceps sinensis) without a permit, an offense that carries strict legal penalties. Following the Chinese government’s implementation of a mandatory “Caterpillar Fungus Harvesting Permit” (冬虫夏草采挖证) in Tibetan regions, 35 Tibetans were arrested on May 12 in Tengchen County, Tibet. Authorities accused them of harvesting the fungus without the required permit. Their current condition and whereabouts remain unknown.

Sikyong-led Central Tibetan Administration Delegation Attends United States’ Freedom 250 Celebration in Delhi

Dharamshala: At the invitation of the U.S. Ambassador to India, His Excellency Sergio Gor, Sikyong Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), accompanied by Kalon (Minister) Norzin Dolma of the Department of Information and International Relations (CTA) and...

Three Decades of Silence: The Boy Who Became the World’s Longest-Held Political Prisoner

OPINION As China continues to disappear Tibet’s 11th Panchen Lama Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, whom it abducted with his family 31 years ago at six years of age with absolute impunity to this day, Ashu Maan* makes the point that...

Champion of Tibetan resettlement project, US Congressman Barney Frank passes away at 86 

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, May 25: Former U.S. Congressman Barney Frank, a long-time supporter of the Tibetan people and a key architect of the Tibetan resettlement initiative in the United States, passed away on May 19 at his home in...

8 year-old Tibetan footballer Tenzin Hannah officially signs with Fulham FC 

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, May 25: An eight-year-old Tibetan footballer has signed with Premier League club Fulham F.C., marking a significant milestone for Tibetan representation in international sport and youth football. Young defender Tenzin Hannah officially joined the west London...

CTA President attends high profile US event in New Delhi at Rubio’s invitation

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, May 25: The President of the exile Tibetan government, officially known as the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), Penpa Tsering, attended “Freedom 250,” a high-profile diplomatic reception held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Saturday, commemorating...

US lawmakers introduce bill urging greater recognition of Tibetan Govt. in Exile

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, May 25: United States Congressman Jim McGovern and Michael McCaul introduced a new bipartisan bill in the U.S. House of Representatives, directing the U.S. Secretary of State to advocate for the inclusion and recognition of the...

China warns India on Tibetan independence, Dalai Lama-reincarnation issues as bilateral ties improve

(TibetanReview.net, May25’26) – Even as trust deficit between the two sides remain unresolved in the wake of the Galwan Valley border clashes of mid-2020, China has sought to make it clear May 24 that stability and constructive development of...

CTA Delegation Attends High-Level U.S. Independence Event in Delhi

A high-level delegation of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), the Tibetan government-in-exile, led by its political head Sikyong Penpa Tsering, attended the Freedom 250: Independence Day Reception hosted by U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor in New Delhi on...

China Tells India To Stay Away From Dalai Lama Succession: ‘No External Interference’

Last year, the Chinese embassy in New Delhi described the succession of the Tibetan spiritual leader as a “thorn” in India-China relations.

Sikyong Penpa Tsering Extends Condolences on the Passing of Congressman Barney Frank

Dharamshala: In a condolence letter dated 22 May 2026, Sikyong Penpa Tsering conveyed his heartfelt condolences on the passing of former U.S. Congressman Barney Frank, a steadfast ally and true champion of the Tibetan people. He passed away at...

China asks India to keep off Dalai Lama’s ‘reincarnation’

With the new “political leader” of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) set to take oath, China on Sunday asked India to “refrain” from providing a platform for activities advocating “Tibetan independence” and “avoid” any interference in the reincarnation of...

Exile administration reiterates autonomy demand as China celebrates 75th anniversary of Tibet takeover

(TibetanReview.net, May24’26) – Accusing China of being totally out of sync with the desires and aspirations of the Tibetan people, the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) of exile Tibetans has on May 23 reiterated its long-standing call for genuine autonomy...

The end of Madrasa education in Uttarakhand

While Uttarakhand became the first state in the country on January 27, 2025, to implement the Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code Act 2024, with the objective of ensuring equal rights for women across all sections of society, the state government...

China-Nepal team extracts first full-depth ice core from Mount Everest summit

Beijing: A joint China-Nepal scientific expedition has completed the first full-depth ice core drilling at the summit of Mt Everest to collect samples for understanding climate and environmental changes in ultra-high-altitude areas.Members of the joint expedition conducted scientific sampling...

China-Nepal team extracts first full-depth ice core from Everest summit

A joint China-Nepal scientific expedition has completed the first full-depth ice core drilling at the summit of Mt Everest to collect samples for understanding climate and environmental changes in ultra-high-altitude areas. Members of the joint expedition conducted scientific sampling...

Tibetan President Navigates Complex Shifting Global Political Dynamics

Tibetan President Penpa Tsering outlines the challenges of tracking global politics amid shifting dynamic alliances and high-level diplomatic visits to China.

Dharamshala Conference Celebrates Female Leadership in Tibetan Buddhism

A historic Dharamshala conference celebrated the Dalai Lama's efforts to empower Tibetan Buddhist nuns, highlighting the Geshema degree and leadership roles.

Exile community accuses China of failing to fulfil Tibetan aspirations

The remarks came on the 75th anniversary of the signing of the controversial "Seventeen-Point Agreement" signed in 1951 between representatives of Tibet and the government of the Chinese Communist Party, an accord that Tibetans-in-exile have long rejected as illegitimate.

Behind China's red curtain

Behind China's red curtain