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350 trekkers on Tibetan side of Everest rescued

Hundreds of trekkers were stranded near Mount Everest in Tibet due to a blizzard and unusually heavy precipitation. Rescuers successfully guided 350 trekkers to safety in Qudang, while contact was made with over 200 more. The remaining trekkers are...

Mount Everest blizzard: Nearly 1,000 trapped on eastern slope at Tibetan side; rescue efforts under way

A severe blizzard has left nearly 1,000 stranded on Mount Everest's Tibetan side, with rescue efforts underway amid heavy snowfall. Concurrently, devastating rains in Nepal triggered landslides and flash floods, causing at least 47 deaths and leaving nine missing....

Canadian outdoor brand Arc’teryx faces backlash over fireworks in the Himalayas: Art, climate, and controversy

A collaborative fireworks display in the Himalayas by Cai Guo-Qiang and Arc'teryx has ignited controversy. The "Rising Dragon" event, staged on a Tibetan plateau, drew criticism for its potential environmental impact on the fragile ecosystem. Both Arc'teryx and Cai...

Xi in Tibet: China's president makes rare visit to Lhasa; urges political stability, religious harmony

President Xi Jinping's rare visit to Lhasa marked Tibet's 60th anniversary as an autonomous region, emphasizing stability and ethnic unity. This visit, coupled with Foreign Minister Wang Yi's trip to India, signals China's strategic interests in the region. Concerns...

Two earthquakes in Tibet: Above 4.0 magnitude quakes within 5 hours jolt region; heavy rainfall leads to flooding

Tibet was struck by a second earthquake of magnitude 4.0 on Wednesday, following an earlier quake of 4.3. The shallow depth of the quakes increases the risk of aftershocks and damage. Simultaneously, heavy rainfall in Tibet caused rivers flowing...

Flow control? China starts mega-dam project on Brahmaputra in Tibet; how will it impact India

China has commenced construction of a major dam on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet, near the Indian border, with Premier Li Qiang present at the groundbreaking. The massive hydropower project, aimed at boosting China's carbon neutrality and regional development,...

Three dead, seven missing in Tibet landslide

A devastating landslide in Tibet's Qamdo city has resulted in three fatalities and seven missing individuals. The massive displacement of mud and rocks also left two people injured, prompting a large-scale rescue operation involving 500 personnel, sniffer dogs, and...

4.5 magnitude earthquake jolts China

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.5 struck China early Friday morning, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology. The tremors, occurring at a depth of 10 km, follow a recent 5.6 magnitude earthquake in Tibet and China...

5.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Tibet

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake rattled Tibet early Monday at a shallow depth of 10km, as reported by the National Center for Seismology. This follows a smaller 3.7 magnitude quake just days prior in the same region. Experts highlight the...

Dalai Lama declares successor will be born outside China; Beijing counters

The Dalai Lama's new book reveals his successor will be born outside China, challenging Beijing's control over Tibet's spiritual leadership. Beijing rejects his statement, insisting it has the authority to select the next Dalai Lama. The Dalai Lama emphasizes...