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Dalai Lama says successor will be born in ‘free world’ outside of China
Tibetan spiritual leader says in a new book that his people's aspiration for freedom cannot be indefinitely delayed.
India avalanche rescue operation ends as eighth and final body found
More than 50 workers submerged under snow and debris after an avalanche hit a construction camp in Uttarakhand state.
At least 4 killed, some still missing, in avalanche in India’s Uttarakhand
Rescue operation still under way after avalanche in Chamoli region, adjoining Tibet, trapped dozens of workers.
Avalanche traps 42 workers under snow near India-Tibet border
Strong winds and blocked roads hinder rescue mission for 42 workers caught in Uttarakhand avalanche.
Native American activist Leonard Peltier released from US prison
Supporters celebrate the release of an Indigenous activist imprisoned for killing of FBI agents after a flawed trial.
Who is celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year of the Snake and how?
Several countries mark their new year based on the Chinese lunisolar calendar involving movement of the Sun and Moon.
‘Dam for a dam’: India, China edge towards a Himalayan water war
Despite protests from locals, India is building a giant hydro dam on the Siang River to counter a Chinese dam.
At least 126 killed after strong earthquake hits China’s Tibet
Rescue efforts are under way after an earthquake hits Tibet, with tremors felt as far away as Nepal, India and Bhutan.
Earthquake hits Tibet’s Shigatse: What we know so far
Rescue efforts are under way after the earthquake hits Tibet, with tremors felt as far as Nepal, India and Bhutan.
Dozens killed and injured in earthquake in China’s Tibet
Videos have captured the moments a powerful earthquake hit the Chinese region of Tibet, reportedly killing dozens.
Earthquake hits Tibet’s Shigatse city, tremors felt in Nepal’s Kathmandu
Tremors from the magnitude 6.9 earthquake were reported in Nepal's capital Kathmandu, where buildings were shaking.
EU research funds flow to Israel despite outrage over Gaza war
Israeli organisations, some linked to the military, have received more than $250m since the war on Gaza began.
Superfood ‘red espresso’ made from South African tea takes off globally
The husband and wife duo behind a superfood 'coffee' focus on community upliftment as well as caffeine-free kicks.
China’s Xi and India’s Modi meet after border accord between two countries
Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping hold talks on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in the Russian city of Kazan.
China confirms pact with India to ‘resolve’ conflict over disputed border
Beijing signals 'positive approval' for deal as Chinese President Xi and Indian PM Modi attend BRICS summit in Russia.
India says it reached deal with China on army patrols along disputed border
The pact is part of a resolution to the four-year standoff at the contested border areas, India's foreign ministry says.
Nepali teenager hailed as hero after climbing world’s 8,000-metre peaks
Summiting all 14 "eight-thousanders" is considered the peak of mountaineering aspirations.
Caught in India-China clashes, Ladakh’s nomadic herders fear for future
Constant military patrols near the Indo-China border have shrunk pastures and are extinguishing tradition.
Tim Walz: How does Harris’s VP pick view Israel, Palestine and China?
What positions will US VP pick take on current foreign policy issues, namely Israel-Palestine, Russia-Ukraine and China?
Why Indians are mad for momos
These savoury and spicy dumplings are a street food favourite. Just don’t forget the chutney.
The long and ‘joyous’ road to revive Nepal’s ancient taboo scripts
A formerly banned Indigenous calligraphy is now being practised ‘joyfully’ in corners of Kathmandu and beyond.
Albanese tells China’s Li Australia cannot be silent on key issues
Premier Li Qiang is the most senior Chinese leader to visit Australia since 2017.
OpenAI says it disrupted Chinese, Russian, Israeli influence campaigns
ChatGPT maker says influence operations failed to gain traction or reach large audiences.
Guardians of the glaciers – life alongside Pakistan’s vanishing ice
The rapid melting of Pakistan’s icy giants is creating hardships and challenges for vulnerable communities.
Xi Jinping begins first European tour in five years in France
Chinese president wants to repair ties with a sceptical Western Europe but faces questions over his Ukraine war stance.
China trying to develop world ‘built on censorship and surveillance’
Rights group warns the Digital Silk Road is enabling China to export digital authoritarianism across the world.
Jobless engineers, MBAs: The hidden army of Indian election ‘consultants’
These ‘politically neutral problem solvers’ do short stints in political campaigns and are valued for their data skills.
The judicial legacy of the Rwandan genocide: 30 years of double standards
The international community’s efforts to prosecute perpetrators of core crimes remain selective and politicised.
Media feel pressure to tell ‘positive’ story as China tightens grip
State-linked Sixth Tone news outlet, known for its coverage of socioeconomic issues, comes under scrutiny.
Hong Kong’s new security law comes into force amid human rights concerns
The law, known as Article 23, has been criticised internationally over fears it could erode civil liberties.