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From Lhasa to Exile: The Life and Legacy of Ngari Rinpoche (1946–2026)

Tsering Passang | London | 19 February 2026 The Tibetan world stands in solemn reflection following the passing of Tendzin Choegyal, the 16th Ngari Rinpoche, who died on 17 February 2026 at his residence, Kashmir Cottage, in Dharamsala, northern...

Even the best writing about science recalls ancient myths

The essays in a new anthology offer two distinct ways of interpreting the Promethean legacy of scientific progress.

Secretary of Sate Rubio announces Trump Administration’s new envoy for Tibetan issues, with Losar greetings

(TibetanReview.net, Feb18’26) – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Feb 17 extended greetings to the Tibetan people across the globe on their Losar (New Year) celebrations that began on Feb 18, expressed continued commitment to their inalienable right...

Iranian families mark protest killings as schools observe strikes

Teachers' strikes in Iran condemn student killings during protests as mourning ceremonies take place nationwide.

Closing the Temple Gates: Tibetan children barred from monasteries

Public signage newly displayed at Tibetan Buddhist monasteries confirms a Chinese government policy that forbids children under 18 from entering monasteries or receiving classes from monks. Source

China tightens grip on Tibetan monk after prison release, report highlights ongoing religious crackdown

A Tibetan monk from Kirti Monastery continues to face intrusive state monitoring even after being released early from prison, highlighting what rights groups describe as China's sustained repression of religious freedom in Tibet, as reported by Phayul.

The Winter Olympics are hurting main street in Livigno's duty-free mountain enclave

Organizers of the 2026 Winter Olympics are betting that the event will lure more tourists to northern Italy for years to come

Why is the US targeting Cuba’s global medical missions?

Amid Cuba’s deepening fuel crisis, countries are bowing to US pressure and winding down their Cuban medical programmes.

12 killed in China's Hubei as firecracker store explosion triggers blaze

Twelve people were killed on Wednesday when a store selling firecrackers exploded ⁠and caught fire in China's Hubei ⁠province, burning 50 square ‌metres of ​the premises, state broadcaster CCTV reported.The incident occurred at an unnamed retailer in the central...