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51 Estonian lawmakers condemn China’s ethnic unity law, urge immediate repeal

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, July 9: Fifty-one members of Estonia’s Parliament (Riigikogu) have issued a joint statement condemning the People’s Republic of China’s newly enacted Ethnic Unity and Progress Law, describing it as a measure that threatens Tibetan identity and calling...

Estonia lawmakers condemn China’s ethnic unity law, back Tibet in strong parliamentary declaration

A majority of lawmakers in Estonia's Parliament have voiced strong support for Tibet while sharply criticising China's recently enforced Ethnic Unity and Progress Law, describing it as a measure that threatens Tibetan identity, language, and religious freedom. The statement...

Statement by Tibet Support Group in Estonian Parliament and the Members of Riigikogu on China’s Law on ‘Ethnic Unity and Progress’

Dharamshala: On the occasion of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 91st birthday celebration, members of the Estonian Parliament (Riigikogu), led by Juku-Kalle Raid, Head of the Tibet Support Group in the Estonian Parliament, issued a strong statement expressing solidarity...

Press Statement of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile on the Self-Immolation Protest for the Cause of Tibet by Patriotic Hero Rangzen Lobga

At about 5:00 PM on Thursday, the 2nd of July 2026, Lobsang Palden, also known as Rangzen Lobga, a patriotic hero, was reported to have planted a Tibetan national flag he was carrying on a crossroad in front of...

His Holiness the Dalai Lama Expresses Gratitude to Global Well-Wishers for 91st Birthday Greetings

Dharamshala: His Holiness the Dalai Lama has issued a message of gratitude to all those who conveyed their warm wishes on the occasion of his 91st birthday, which was published on the official website of His Holiness the Dalai...

Sikyong Penpa Tsering Encourages Tibetan Students in Ladakh to Preserve Tibetan Identity and Excel Through Education

Ladakh: Continuing the third day of his official visit to Ladakh, Sikyong Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration interacted with members of the younger and older generations of the Tibetan community during visits to the remaining four camps...

Deputy Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel Speaks at Geshe Beri Jigme’s Book Launch

Dharamshala: Deputy Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, Khenpo Sonam Tenphel, alongside the Chief Guest Justice Commissioner Dawa Phunkyi of the Tibetan Supreme Justice Commission and other guests, including Ju Tenkyong, Director of the Amnye Machen Institute for Advance Tibetan...

US Renews Call For China-Dalai Lama Talks After Tibetan Activist's Self-Immolation

US said it supports the rights of Tibetans to preserve their culture, language and religion, and will continue to encourage talks between Beijing and Tibetan representatives.

Belgium rejects China’s Dalai Lama reincarnation meddling, shares concerns about Tibet situation

(TibetanReview.net, Jul08’26) – A top Belgian government leader has on Jun 17 told the Foreign Affairs Committee of the country’s parliament that China inherently lacked any say in the recognition of the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama, the occupied...

Dalai Lama’s 91st birthday marked in French Senate building

(TibetanReview.net, Jul08’26) – Eight members of the French parliament as well as diplomats, representatives of Tibet and other groups have gathered in the seat of the French Senate – the Salons Tournon of the Palais du Luxembourg – on...

More than half of Estonian parliament members urge China to repeal its ethnic assimilation law

(TibetanReview.net, Jul08’26) – A total of 51 members of the Estonian parliament, the Riigikogu, representing more than half the parliament’s total strength, have signed a statement recognizing Tibet as a historically independent country currently under China’s occupation rule, and...

Dalai Lama reaffirms commitment to serve humanity for decades to come amid worldwide 91st birthday celebrations and tributes from global leaders

July 8, 2026 Tibetans and supporters around the world marked the 91st birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama on July 6 with celebrations spanning India, North America, Europe and beyond, as global leaders honored the Tibetan spiritual...

Around 25,000 Attend His Holiness’ 91st Birthday Celebration in Ladakh

His Holiness the Dalai Lama celebrated his 91st birthday in Leh, Ladakh, with 25,000 attendees, prayers, offerings and cultural programs.

Kalon Tsegyal Chukya Dranyi Attends 9th Indian Himalayan Council of Nalanda Buddhist Tradition Conference Anniversary at Tashi Jong

Tashi Jong: The Kalon of the Department of Religion and Culture, Tsegyal Chukya Dranyi, visited the Khamgar Drukpa Institute of Higher Studies, Dharmakara, to attend the 9th anniversary celebration of the Indian Himalayan Council of Nalanda Buddhist Tradition (IHCNBT)...

Sikyong Penpa Tsering Addresses Sonamling Tibetan Community, Visits Settlement Camps During Official Ladakh Visit

Leh, Ladakh: On the third day of his official visit to Ladakh, Sikyong Penpa Tsering addressed members of the Tibetan community at the Sonamling Tibetan Settlement Community Hall on the morning of 7 July 2026. The programme began with...

Addressing the strategic crisis in Tibet: Five priorities for the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union

July 7, 2026 With the completion of the worldwide democratic elections for Tibetans in exile on April 26, 2026, and the announcement of parliamentary results on May 13, 2026, the newly elected leadership of the Dharamsala-based Central Tibetan Administration...

Tibetans Partly Block First Avenue for Lobga Rangzen

Hundreds of Tibetans protested outside UN headquarters in New York, honoring Lobga Rangzen and opposing China’s new Ethnic Unity Law.

Final rites held for late self-immolator Lobga Rangzen as UN, US leaders express condolences

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, July 7: The final rites of Tibetan independence activist Lobga Rangzen, also known as Lobsang Palden, who died after self-immolating outside the United Nations headquarters in New York, was held on Monday as condolences and statements...

Tibetan activists protests outside Chinese Embassy, condemns China’s Ethnic Unity Law, honours Pawo Lobga Rangzen

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, July 7: Activists from the Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC) carried out a protest outside the Chinese Embassy in New Delhi on Tuesday, condemning China’s newly enacted Ethnic Unity and Progress Law while paying tribute to the...

Dalai Lama says religion not just about prayers, reiterates 130-year longevity confidence

(TibetanReview.net, Jul07’26) – Attending celebrations marking his 91st birthday in the Union Territory of Ladakh’s capital Leh before a crowd of around 25,000, the Dalai Lama has on Jul 6 delighted his followers by reiterating his confidence to live...

Tibetan youths held for protesting outside New Delhi Chinese Embassy in solidarity with New York self-immolator

(TibetanReview.net, Jul07’26) – Some 60 members of the Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC) staged a loud protest outside the Chinese Embassy in New Delhi on Jul 7 to express solidarity with Lobsang Palden, known by his activist name Rangzen Lobga,...

PM Modi wishes Dalai Lama ‘long and healthy life’ on his 91st birthday

(TibetanReview.net, Jul07’26) – Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India has on Jul 6 extended warm greetings to His Holiness the Dalai Lama on his 91st birthday, refusing to be put off by the Chinese government’s criticisms of him for...

China-cautious Nepal bans public events marking Dalai Lama’s 91st birthday

(TibetanReview.net, Jul06’26) – Although the Dalai Lama’s birthday is marked with prayers and charity works and nothing much else in the public domain, police in Nepal’s capital Kathmandu have banned public rallies, assemblies, and poster demonstrations under apparent pressure...

China's Water Warning Will Have No Effect. Data Shows India's Advantage

China's dry Tibetan plateau simply cannot compete with India's massive monsoon downpour when it comes to water volume

Home Kalon Palden Dhondup Visits Tibetan Settlements in Ravangla and Gangtok, Undertakes Series of Official Engagements

Ravangla, Sikkim: Kalon Palden Dhondup of the Department of Home (CTA), accompanied by the Department’s Acting Secretary Tsering Yudon and section head of the Northeast Division Uma Thinley, visited Tibetan settlements in Sikkim and West Bengal and engaged with...