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CTA President open to seeking another term but vows not to campaign

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 25: The incumbent President of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), speaking to Phayul on Wednesday, indicated his willingness to seek a second term in office during next year’s election, but firmly ruled out active campaigning,...

From fluffy manes to fierce looks: 10 dog breeds that look just like lions

The idea of a “lion-dog” has been part of human fascination for centuries. Though no dog is a real lion, through coat, style, grooming, and selective breeding, these ten breeds evoke something of the regal and wild look of...

Tibetan Groups Condemn Chinese Artist Cai Guo-Qiang for ‘Cultural Violence’ Ahead of London Exhibition

Tsering Passang LONDON, 25 September 2025 – Tibet rights groups in the UK, including the Tibetan Community in Britain and advocacy organisation Free Tibet, have sharply criticised Chinese contemporary artist Cai Guo-Qiang for what they describe as an act...

China’s control over Dalai Lama succession draws global rebuke from Australia

Australia has raised serious concerns over human rights violations in Tibet and condemned any interference in the selection of the next Dalai Lama at the ongoing 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), according to a...

Human Rights in China report flags repression, re-sentencing of journalist Zhang Zhan

Human Rights in China has released its latest weekly brief, illustrating China's tightening grip on dissent, surveillance, and digital control, which has drawn fresh scrutiny amid a series of developments in the country's worsening human rights climate.

Australia Raises Tibet Rights, Dalai Lama Reincarnation at UNHRC

At the UNHRC, Australia raised concerns over Tibet’s rights situation and warned governments not to interfere in the Dalai Lama’s reincarnation process.

French Senate Marks Dalai Lama’s 90th Birthday with Tribute

The French Senate hosted a celebration of the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday with prayers, film, and Tibetan performances, honouring his message of peace and compassion.

Young Chinese Woman with Avowed Affection for Tibetans Arrested and Disappeared

Reported By Palden Edited By Pema Tso Translated By TenGyal Even as nearly two months have passed since the Chinese authorities arrested and abducted Zhang Yadi, also known by her Tibetan name Wangtso, a young Chinese woman who expressed...

Sikyong Penpa Tsering Embarks on Official Visit to Toronto and Ottawa

Dharamshala: Sikyong Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration will embark on an official visit to Toronto and Ottawa, Canada, where he is scheduled to meet with local dignitaries and other prominent figures from 26 September to 5 October....

Sikyong Receives Special Audience with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Briefs on 16th Kashag’s Undertakings

Dharamshala: Sikyong Penpa Tsering received a special audience with His Holiness the Dalai Lama on 24 September 2025. During the audience, Sikyong Penpa Tsering paid his respects to His Holiness and presented a briefing on the undertakings and accomplishments of...

Tsering Wangmo Dhompa, Politics of Sorrow: Unity and Allegiance Across Tibetan Exile, New York, 2025

Reviewing Tsering Wangmo Dhompa’s ‘The Politics of Sorrow’, Wangpo Tethong* asks the Tibetan youth to adopt an open mind in making sense of the bitter, regionally rooted disputes that continue to shape our exile politics today, for it is...

China Detains Student Advocate for Tibetan Rights: HRW Calls for Immediate Release

Global rights watchdog Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged Chinese authorities to immediately and unconditionally release Zhang Yadi (also known as Tara), a 22-year-old student advocate for Tibetan rights who was arrested in late July while visiting her family...

From 5th century to 21st: Abhay K's book rekindles India's intellectual heritage through Nalanda

New Delhi [India], September 24 (ANI): The ancient university of Nalanda, once the intellectual heart of Asia, was at the centre of attention as poet-diplomat Abhay K unveiled… The post From 5th century to 21st: Abhay K's book rekindles...

RTYC DHASA Condemns Chinese Artist’s Firework Art Stunt Display in Tibet

y Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA 24 Sept: The Regional Tibetan Youth Congress (RTYC), Dharamsala, today strongly condemned Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang and the outdoor clothing brand Arc’teryx, owned by Chinese sportswear giant Anta Sports, for their reckless and insensitive “Ascending...

China slammed for fireworks spectacle on fragile Tibetan Plateau

Chinese artist Cai Guoqiang's fireworks show in Tibet, backed by Arc'Teryx, sparked backlash over ecological harm. Critics warned of pollution, debris, and wildlife disruption on the fragile plateau. Both Cai and Arc'Teryx apologised, pledging assessments and restoration, but doubts...

Tibet Day 2025 Celebrated in Portland with Culture and Compassion

Portland’s Tibet Day 2025 drew over 1,000 people with food, culture, and dance, marking the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday and the global “Year of Compassion.”

Team Tibet Dedicates Refugee Walk in Belgium to Dalai Lama’s 90th

Team Tibet joined Belgium’s Refugee Walk, dedicating their 20 km journey to the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday, raising funds for refugee support and compassion.

Sydney Tibetan School Holds Quiz on Dalai Lama’s Life and Legacy

Sydney Tibetan Language and Culture School marked the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday with its 10th quiz competition, celebrating Tibetan language and values.

Arc’teryx’s Gyantse fireworks seen as devastating to Tibetan Himalayas’ wildlife

(TibetanReview.net, Sep23’25) – In deepening trouble for the Chinese-owned Canadian outdoor brand Arc’teryx and the famed visual artist Cai Guoqiang, the China Small Animal Protection Association has said Sep 23 that the former’s massive fireworks display publicity stunt in...

China-India relations “overwhelmingly defined by friendly cooperation”: Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong

Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong highlighted that China-India relations, despite challenges, remain defined by cooperation. He called for stronger dialogue, trade, cultural exchanges, and mutual understanding, while underlining the importance of strategic partnership, economic ties, and collaboration in...

China-India relations "overwhelmingly defined by friendly cooperation": Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong

New Delhi [India], September 23 (ANI): Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong noted that despite ups and downs, China-India relations have been “overwhelmingly defined by friendly cooperation” and… The post China-India relations "overwhelmingly defined by friendly cooperation": Chinese Ambassador...

China detains student for supporting Tibetans' human rights, says watchdog

China has detained a student visiting the country from France for supporting Tibetan rights, according to a human rights group.

HRW calls China for immediate release of rights activist Zhang Yadi

Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Sep 23: Global watch-dog Human Rights Watch has called on Chinese authorities to immediately and unconditionally release Zhang Yadi, a 22-year-old student advocate for Tibetan rights, who was arrested in late July while visiting her family...

Tibetans, supporters in Brussels rally for peace and compassion to honour Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 23: Over 70 Tibetans and supporters cycled through the streets of Brussels on Sunday in a peace and compassion rally commemorating the Year of Compassion and the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. The...

[CCP London Protest!] Nothing to Celebrate: SAY NO TO TRANSNATIONAL REPRESSION

1st October is NOT a celebration. It’s a day of resistance. While the Chinese government marks this day with displays of power, for millions, it is a stark reminder of decades of oppression, violence, and fear under the rule...