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Trump's tariff threat over India's Russian oil imports: 4 things to know
MUMBAI -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday warned of higher trade tariffs on India over the South Asian nation's purchases of Russian oil, with these expected to be piled on top of an existing 25% tariff.
Uttarkashi cloudburst: Havoc in Dharali, rains hamper rescue ops, schools closed in several districts
Rescue and relief efforts are undergoing, led by the Indian Army, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF). At least 11 personnel of the Indian Army have been missing since the...
Quanzhen: How China Weaponizes Taoism for Global Propaganda. 4. Shifting Sands
Beijing’s efforts to infiltrate Taoism in Taiwan continue. However, Taiwanese see China and the CCP with growing mistrust. The post Quanzhen: How China Weaponizes Taoism for Global Propaganda. 4. Shifting Sands first appeared on Bitter Winter.
Explainer: Hong Kong’s national security crackdown – month 61
There were more arrests and charges under Hong Kong’s national security laws in July. Four people linked to a Taiwan-based group were arrested for allegedly conspiring to subversion, while in a separate case, a waiter was charged with inciting...
Take a Look Inside a Rare Buddhist Temple in Malaysia With One of the World’s Tallest Pagodas
Take a Look Inside a Rare Buddhist Temple in Malaysia With One of the World’s Tallest Pagodas When you think of impressive pagodas, countries like China or Thailand may come to mind, but did you know that Malaysia is...
China celebrates 60th Tibet autonomous region anniversary by rejecting Dalai Lama’s right to reincarnate himself
(TibetanReview.net, Aug05’25) – Marking the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), China’s top Tibetan official there has on Aug 5 sought to make the point that the Chinese government has the unquestionable decision-making authority...
Supreme Court to hear petition seeking Buddhist control of community’s top site at Bodh Gaya
(TibetanReview.net, Aug05’25) – The Supreme Court of India has on Aug 4 agreed to examine a long-pending plea by a section of Buddhists in the country, seeking total Buddhist control over the management and administration of the UNESCO World...
Dalai Lama Lays Foundation Stone for New Jokhang Temple in Leh
Dalai Lama lays foundation for new Jokhang Temple in Leh, emphasizing it should become center for Buddhist philosophical study and debate.
Netherlands Hosts Photo Exhibition for Dalai Lama's 90th Birthday
Netherlands hosts photo exhibition in Nijmegen celebrating Dalai Lama's 90th birthday, featuring his historic visits with Dutch and English captions.
China-linked hackers target Tibetans ahead of Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday in cyber espionage campaigns
Individuals associated with China conducted two cyber espionage initiatives aimed at the Tibetan community in the weeks approaching His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday on July 6, 2025, as revealed by recent research from the U.S.-based security firm...









