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Tibetans in-exile extend Diwali greetings, express hope for peace and freedom in Tibet

Tenzin Lekshay, spokesperson of the Tibetan government in-exile, said Diwali's spirit of truth and nonviolence resonates deeply with the Tibetan cause. "On this auspicious occasion of Diwali, I, on behalf of the Central Tibetan Administration and all the Tibetans...

Harvard Club of France defies chinese pressure, hosts Lobsang Sangay after multiple venue refusals

Stephanie Mareva Failloux, President of the Harvard Club of France, noted that organising the event was challenging due to hesitance from institutions, schools, and companies regarding hosting the Tibetan leader.

Nepal bids farewell to Kancha Sherpa, the last living member of Everest’s 1953 expedition with state honor

Sherpa was part of the expedition team led by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa. He spent his final days in his ancestral home in Namche Bazaar, the gateway to Everest.

Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel Pays Condolence Visit to Seat of 104th Gaden Tripa

Dharamshala: On 18 October 2025, Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel paid a condolence visit to the seat of the 104th Gaden Tripa, Jetsun Lobsang Tenzin Pal Sangpo. He was received by Geshe Samten Dorjee and, after paying respects to the...

Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel Addresses Convocation Ceremony at Sera Jey Monastic Institute Honouring His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 90th Birth Annivers...

Dharamshala: On 17 October 2025, the convocation ceremony of Sera Jey Monastic Institute was held in Bylakuppe, South India, as part of the Year of Compassion celebrations commemorating the 90th birth anniversary of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama....

Donation for Disaster Relief in Mandi Province

Mandi, October 16, 2025: The Mandi Tibetan Settlement Office formally presented a disaster relief contribution of ₹1,01,000 (Rupees One Lakh One Thousand) to the Mandi District Administration. This donation is intended to support those affected by the devastating natural...

No place for ethnic particularity in Xi Jinping’s unified China identity?

(TibetanReview.net, Oct19’25) – There is no place for ethnic particularity under President Jinping’s drive towards political homogenisation of the People’s Republic of China and the recent removal and investigation of high-ranking officials from ethnic minority regions who held key...

China accused of torturing Tibetan monk as dam protests face brutal suppression

The London-based human rights group Tibet Watch has raised alarm over the worsening condition of Gonpo Tsering, the abbot of Yena Monastery in Shiba village, who is reportedly fighting for his life at a hospital in Chengdu, Sichuan province....

Sikyong Penpa Tsering Engages with German Legislators and Tibet Supporters in Berlin

Berlin, Germany: In a pivotal meeting with MP Michael Brand, Chair of the German Parliamentary Group for Tibet; Carsten Müller and Susanne Hierl, Members of the German Bundestag; Kai Müller of the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) Germany; Manuela...

Over 120 Experts Gather in Dharamshala to Explore Nature of Mind and the Promise and Challenge of AI

-by dalailama.com Dharamshala: The thirty-ninth Mind & Life Dialogue took place in Dharamshala this week. More than 120 scientists, scholars, contemplative practitioners, business leaders, policy makers and others gathered in the Dalai Lama Library and Archive building below His...

Experts Say China’s ‘Fake’ Panchen Lama Ceremony Reflects Fear, Not Faith

Experts say China’s Kalachakra ceremony led by its appointed Panchen Lama shows coercion and control, not genuine Tibetan spiritual devotion.

Tibetan Monk in Critical Condition After Torture Over Anti-Dam Protest

Tibetan monk Gonpo Tsering is in critical condition after torture in custody for opposing a dam project in Derge, raising global human rights concerns.

French Venues Refuse to Host Former CTA Sikyong

French venues refused to host Dr Lobsang Sangay’s talk, exposing China’s soft power and fear-driven self-censorship within French institutions.

Weaponised restraint: How China exploited border agreements while India upheld the rules

Over six decades of friction, Indian Army has remained a professional, disciplined, and constitutionally accountable force, whereas the PLA functions primarily as the armed wing of the CCP The post Weaponised restraint: How China exploited border agreements while India...

China’s soft power looms over former Tibetan President Lobsang Sangay’s event in France

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Oct. 18: The Harvard Club of France organised a talk with Dr. Lobsang Sangay, the former President of the exile Tibetan government known officially as the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), on Thursday, despite facing repeated rejections...

China expels nine top generals from party, military in biggest post-Mao era purge

(TibetanReview.net, Oct18’25) – China has on Oct 17 announced that nine of the top generals of its People’s Liberation Army (PLA), including the person holding the number two rank and who is the third in command in it, had...

Rights group renews call for monastic leader in critical condition following torture

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA. Oct. 18: The London-based research and advocacy group Tibet Watch has renewed its urgent appeal for the release and medical care of Gonpo Tsering, the head of Yena Monastery in Shiba village, who is reportedly in critical condition...

Exposition of holy relics of Buddha in Russia’s Kalmykia draws over 90,000 devotees

Over 90,000 devotees have visited Buddha relics in Kalmykia, Russia, since October 11. The relics, a national treasure from India, are enshrined at the Geden Sheddup Choikorling Monastery. The exposition strengthens India-Russia ties and highlights the region's Buddhist heritage.

China faces rising international condemnation for Uyghur genocide and repression

Dolkun Isa, President of UZDM and former WUC President, addressed the Turkish Muslim Youth Leadership Program in Krefeld, Germany.

LG leads delegation to Russia to bring back Buddha relics

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha departed for Russia on Friday, leading an Indian delegation tasked with bringing back the sacred relics of Lord Buddha that are currently on display at an international exhibition in the...

European Parl delegation calls for release of 11th Panchen Lama

Among these, the situation in Tibet featured prominently as part of a broader critique of China’s worsening human rights record

European parliament urges Panchen Lama whereabouts, release in resumed exchange with China

(TibetanReview.net, Oct17’25) – The European Parliament has on Oct 16 called for unconditional release of the 11th Panchen Lama Gedhun Choekyi Nyima who has continued to remain disappeared since being abducted by the Chinese government in Apr 1995 days...

UN report raises alarm over China’s transnational human rights violations

According to the report, the UN has expressed concern over China's cross-border operations targeting dissidents, human rights defenders, and members of ethnic and religious minorities abroad. These activities reportedly include harassment, surveillance, intimidation, and forced returns, often carried out...

European parliament confronts China over Tibet and human rights abuses at 42nd EU-China dialogue

According to CTA, European lawmakers strongly criticised China for its continued repression in Tibet and other regions under its control.

Richard Gere honoured with inaugural ‘Visionary Award’, spotlights rights abuses in Tibet

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Oct. 17: Long-time friend of Tibet and renowned Hollywood actor Richard Gere was honoured with Human Rights First’s inaugural ‘Visionary Award’ on October 14 at Gotham Hall in New York City. Gere was recognised for his...