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Tibet’s thawing lakes seen to accelerate greenhouse gas release
(TibetanReview.net, May20’26) – Lakes on the Tibetan Plateau have once been stable carbon sinks, preventing global warming gas from escaping to the atmosphere to destroy the ozone layer there. But now, due to climate warming, these lakes are undergoing...
Dalai Lama’s long-time secretary Tenzin Taklha honoured with Thiksey Medal
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, May 20: Tenzin Namdhak Taklha, long-time senior aide and private secretary to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, was honoured with the prestigious Thiksey Medal Award on Wednesday in recognition of his decades-long service to the...
The Quiet Guardian: Tenzin Taklha Recognised for Decades of Service
A rare public recognition for one of the most trusted and discreet figures in the service of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet London, 20 May 2026 – In a rare public recognition of a life spent...
China Imposes Strict Security on Tibetan Monastery During Saga Dawa
Chinese authorities imposed strict security at Ösel Thegchok Monastery during Saga Dawa, following the recent disappearance of Choktrul Dorje Ten Rinpoche.
Dalai Lama attends long life prayer ceremony at Tsuglagkhang Temple in Dharamsala
Tibetan spiritual leader, the 14th Dalai Lama, on Wednesday, attended a long life prayer ceremony offered by the Central Dokham Chushi Gangdrug and Himalayan Buddhist Cultural Association at the Main Tibetan temple, drawing thousands of devotees from around the...
Chinese Restrictions Tightened at Choktrul Dorje Ten Rinpoche’s Monastery During Saga Dawa
Months after arbitrary detention of Tibetan spiritual leader and educator Choktrul Dorje Ten Rinpoche, Chinese authorities have tightened restrictions at his monastery in occupied Tibet as Saga Dawa, the holiest month in the Tibetan Buddhist calendar, is underway, having...
US Demands China Release Panchen Lama 31 Years After Disappearance
The US State Department officially demands that China release the Panchen Lama, a top Tibetan religious leader who was abducted thirty-one years ago.
Tibetan and East Turkistan Groups Seek US Support for Independence
Tibetan and East Turkistan advocacy groups held a joint congressional campaign to urge the United States to support their independence movements from China.
Trump’s Human Rights Silence On China Marks Sharp Shift In US Diplomacy
WASHINGTON, DC – President Donald Trump’s apparent reluctance to raise human rights concerns during his latest engagement with Chinese President Xi Jinping marks a significant departure from past American diplomacy toward China, according to a report by The Guardian....
EU presses Nepal to address the rights of undocumented Tibetan refugees
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, May 19: The European Union has formally urged the Government of Nepal to address the longstanding humanitarian and administrative challenges faced by undocumented Tibetan refugees in the country, according to an official communication from the European...
US urges China to release top Tibetan religious figure it abducted, disappeared 31 years ago
(TibetanReview.net, May19’26) – The US State Department on May 18 called on China to release a top Tibetan religious leader it abducted with his family 31 years ago for the crime of having been recognized as the reincarnation of...
Poor State Oracle Nechung: stuck with a hostile neighbour
OPINION Norbu Tsering* presents his take on what he sees as the Nechung-bashing monk members of the Tibetan Parliament in Exile and their alleged dominance of the parliament sessions. ‘Love thy neighbour’ being traditionally a Christian exhortation does not...
HRW urges China to reveal whereabouts of 11th Panchen Lama missing for 30 years
According to the HRW report, the Panchen Lama and Dalai Lama have historically played crucial roles in recognising each other's reincarnated successors. With the current Dalai Lama set to celebrate his 90th birthday on July 6, concerns regarding his...
EU Raises Tibetan Refugee Documentation Issue with Nepal Ahead of Joint Talks
The European External Action Service (EEAS) has urged the government of Nepal to consider issuing Personal Account Number (PAN) cards to undocumented Tibetan refugees, and said the matter will be raised at the next EU–Nepal Joint Commission meeting scheduled...
US calls on China to release Panchen Lama
Washington: The United States has called on China to immediately release the Panchen Lama, one of Tibetan Buddhism’s most important spiritual figures, marking 31 years since his disappearance at the age of six. In a statement, State Department spokesperson...
EU says plight of unregistered Tibetans in Nepal a priority
(TibetanReview.net, May18’26) – The European Union has said Apr 29 that it has been urging Nepal, as a part of the Refugee Core Group in Nepal, to address the long-standing humanitarian challenges faced by Tibetan refugees in the country...
Tibetan students record outstanding performance in 2026 CBSE examinations
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, May 18: The Department of Education under the Central Tibetan Administration announced on Monday exceptional performances by Tibetan students in the 2026 Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) all-India exams for Class 10 and Class 12...
Tashi Delek sworn in as new Europe MP for 13-day term following Thubten Wangchen’s resignation
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, May 18: Tashi Delek was sworn in on Monday as the newest member of the 17th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile following the resignation of Europe and Africa MP Thubten Wangchen, who was recently appointed as the Representative for...
Panchen Lama’s 31st year of enforced disappearance marked by Exile Tibetans
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, May 18: The Tibetan Youth Congress, the largest pro-independence organization in exile, on Sunday commemorated the 31st anniversary of the enforced disappearance of the 11th Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, who was abducted by the Chinese government at...
From Champa Gali To Khan Market: 14 Instagrammable Places In Delhi-NCR Every Girls Gang Will Love
From pastel cafés and fairy-light rooftops to artsy markets and elegant heritage locations, here are the most Instagrammable places in Delhi NCR every girls’ gang will absolutely love. The post From Champa Gali To Khan Market: 14 Instagrammable Places...
Tashi Delek Takes Oath as MP in 17th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, Replacing Ven. Thupten Wangchen
Tashi Delek was sworn in today as a member of the 17th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile (TPIE) representing the Europe and Africa constituency, replacing former MP Ven. Thupten Wangchen, who resigned from his parliamentary post following his appointment as the Representative...
EU Pressures Nepal to Protect Tibetan Refugee Rights
The European Union is urging Nepal to protect Tibetan refugee rights by issuing essential identity cards and guaranteeing basic civil and cultural freedoms.
Tibetan and East Turkistan Representatives seek US support for independence movements
Representatives of Tibetan and East Turkistan advocacy groups jointly held an advocacy day at the United States Congress on Friday, May 15, 2026, calling for international support for the independence of Tibet and East Turkistan, according to a report...
Earthquake Today in China: 5.2 Magnitude Quake Strikes Guangxi, 2 Dead, Thousands Evacuated – Check Epicentre, Tsunami, Affected Areas, & More
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck southwest China’s Guangxi region on May 18, 2026, killing at least two people and injuring several others. The post Earthquake Today in China: 5.2 Magnitude Quake Strikes Guangxi, 2 Dead, Thousands Evacuated – Check Epicentre,...
Tibetan, East Turkistani exile groups urge US action against ‘Chinese colonial occupation'
Washington: Several exiled Tibetan and East Turkistani representatives held a joint advocacy event at the United States Congress, calling for the independence of Tibet and East Turkistan, also known as the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China, from what...




























