Tibet

Tibet conference in Nepal pushed online

The conference of the International Association for Tibetan Studies was expected to draw key scholars from around the world to discuss Tibetan history, culture, religion and society.

Nepal rescuers find bodies of five climbers killed in 2025

The five have been missing since November 2025 after being struck by an avalanche on Yalung Ri peak, near Nepal’s border with Tibet.

Senior Chinese leader Wang Huning tours Tibet, stresses ethnic unity, stability

FILE PHOTO: Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Chairman Wang Huning speaks during the opening session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China March 4, 2026. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/File Photo

US reiterates backing for Tibetan aspirations to preserve culture after man set himself on fire

Washington has long said it supports Tibetan human rights, across both Republican and Democratic administrations.

Tibetan man dies after setting himself on fire near UN headquarters in New York

One media outlet said Logba Rangzen “self-immolated outside the UN headquarters in New York after a live appeal for Tibetan independence and unity”.

Former Tibet government head sentenced to life in prison

Che Dalha, the former government head of the Tibet Autonomous Region, illegally took in more than 158 million yuan (S$29.93 million) from 1999 to 2025.

Tibet-in-exile government leader sworn in

Elections took place in February and April in 27 countries – but not China.

Exiled Tibetans to elect government in vote condemned by China

Polling is due to take place in 27 countries – but not China.

Tibet leader fears China gains as US gets caught up in Iran war

US President Donald Trump has said little about Tibet since returning to office in 2025.

Beijing slams US appointment of Tibetan rights envoy

China’s foreign ministry accused the United States on Feb 18 of “using Tibet-related issues to interfere in China’s internal affairs”.

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