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China Is Cracking Down on Cantonese Language Advocacy in Hong Kong
Some view the recent shutdown of a Cantonese advocacy group as the latest crackdown on civil liberties in the former British colony.
India strongly protests China's inclusion of Arunachal Pradesh in new map: MEA
We have today lodged a strong protest through diplomatic channels with the Chinese side on the so called 2023 ‘standard map’ of China that lays claim to India’s territory: the ministry of external affiars said
Trump has ‘moral compass of an axe murderer,’ says Georgia Republican
Former lieutenant governor Geoff Duncan describes Trump’s roster of wrongdoing as ‘like some sort of Ponzi scheme of lies’Donald Trump has “the moral compass of an axe murderer”, a Republican opponent in Georgia said, discussing the former president’s legal...
Lyra McKee mural vandalised in Florida
Artwork of murdered Northern Ireland writer and activist at the Zebra Youth centre was defaced with a swastika and anti-LGBTQ graffitiA mural of the murdered Northern Ireland writer Lyra McKee has been defaced in the US with a swastika...
Patients in England will be first to access seven-minute cancer jab
NHS is first health system to offer injection to hundreds of patients which will cut treatment times by up to three quartersPatients in England will become the first in the world to benefit from a jab that treats cancer...
World News | “Putting out Map Doesn’t Mean Anything, Territories Belong to India,” Jaishankar on China’s Claims in 'standard Map'
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Jaishankar's remarks came after China on Monday released the 2023 edition of its “standard map,” which shows the state of Arunachal Pradesh and the Aksai Chin region as part of...
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 552 of the invasion
More than 1,300 schools destroyed in Ukraine since war began; Vladimir Putin to miss funeral of Yevgeny PrigozhinMore than 1,300 schools have been destroyed in government-held areas of Ukraine since Russia’s 2022 invasion, Unicef has said.Vladimir Putin has no...
Rishi Sunak defends government’s green credentials after housebuilding water pollution rules scrapped – UK politics live
Government claims ripping up EU-era protections on nutrient neutrality will allow for an additional 100,000 homesA multimillionaire businessman with close links to the Conservative party has been told to knock down part or all of a luxury hotel that...
Parliamentary Delegation Continues Tibet Advocacy in Sikkim
Dharamshala: Concurring with the Tibetan Parliament’s ongoing Tibet advocacy in Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, parliamentary delegation consisting of MPs Youdon Aukatsang, Geshe Monlam Tharchin, and Tashi Dhondup reached out to Shri Kunga Nima Lepcha, Education Minister of Sikkim;...
Network Rail axes bonuses for union members who strike
Move is likely to further sour relations after months of industrial action over pay disputeNetwork Rail has withheld annual bonuses from its union members who took part in strikes, in a move that threatens to further sour industrial relations.The...
'Rahul Gandhi's claims were true': Kharge, Sanjay Raut on China's new 'standard map' including Arunachal, Aksai Chin
China releases official map claiming Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin as part of its territory, causing concern among political leaders.
“Xizang”: China Insists on Depriving Tibet of Its Name
The first act of the new CCP boss in Tibet is to implement plans to refer to the region in English with a different denomination. – by Lobsan Gurung for Bitter Winter On August 22, U.S. Secretary of State...
9th Sataun Local Tibetan Assembly Sworn in
Sataun: The Chairman, Vice Chairman and members of the 9th Sataun Local Assembly were sworn in at a brief ceremony held on 25 August 2023. The ceremony witnessed the election of 7 members to the local assembly including the...
Strengthening and Revitalizing Tibet Support Group (TSG) in Salugara, North Bengal
Delhi: As part of its efforts to strengthen and revitalize Tibet Support Groups (TSGs) in Sikkim and North Bengal, the India Tibet Coordination Office (ITCO) and the Himalayan Committee for Action on Tibet (HIMCAT) organized a Tibet Support Group...
Developed countries urged to ‘step up’ contributions to global nature fund
Canada and UK only donor countries to contribute so far, leaving scheme short of $40m to formally launchDeveloped countries have been urged to contribute to a new nature fund after it was left undercapitalised by $40m (£32m), receiving money...
Disney+ production Nautilus scrapped after wrapping on the Gold Coast
The UK series, which employed hundreds of Australian cast and crew, is the latest victim of cost-cutting measures at Disney and beyondGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailA big budget series filmed in Queensland which employed hundreds of Australian...
Modi and Xi agree to de-escalate border tensions at BRICS Summit
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Aug 29: The 2023 BRICS Summit witnessed a significant diplomatic breakthrough as Indian Prime Minister Narendra and China’s President Xi Jinping agreed to de-escalate tensions in Ladakh along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) at...
Russia-Ukraine war live: drones downed in Tula and Belgorod, says Moscow; US says Russia intimidating consulate staff
Russian defence ministry did not indicate whether drone attacks caused damage; former US consulate worker charged with spying over Ukraine warRussia-Ukraine war at a glanceIreland’s deputy premier is to discuss the latest developments in Ukraine and the coup in...
Parliamentary Delegation Calls on Jammu & Kashmir Leaders and Officials
Dharamshala: A Parliamentary delegation consisting of parliamentarians Dawa Tsering, Yeshi Dolma, and Tenpa Yarphel on 28th August met with leaders and officials of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The Tibetan MPs met with Shri Kavinder Gupta, Former Deputy...
‘No option’ but to Taser Indigenous man in fatal arrest, Queensland police officer tells inquest
Officer feared for his life when he used his Taser to shock Ashley Charles Washington who later died in hospital, inquest hearsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or...
Pet owner ‘bill shock’ worsening the mental health crisis among Australian vets, inquiry told
Father of veterinarian who took own life calls for more education on how much it really costs to own a petFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily...
Boy, 12, cycles 1,000km across China in 9 days to sample food in city famous for BBQ delicacies
A boy in China with a passion for cycling rides 1,000km from Shanghai to Shandong with his father driving alongside him during the summer holidays, inspiring mainland social media.
Australia news live: BoM again declines to declare an El Niño; Andrews labels Commonwealth Games inquiry ‘a political stunt’
Follow today’s live news updatesShane Drumgold says Bruce Lehrmann prosecution inquiry failed to give him fair hearing and breached lawGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastVictoria bans Nazi salute, symbols and gestures in...
China Includes Arunachal Pradesh, Aksai Chin in New 2023 Edition 'Standard Map'
"The Prime Minister underlined that maintenance of peace and tranquillity in the border areas and observing and respecting the LAC are essential for the normalisation of the India-China relationship. In this regard, two leaders agreed to direct their relevant...
Department of Information and International Relations Commences 11 days Umaylam Awareness Program in Dehradun
Dehradun: As part of the 11 days Umaylam (Middle Way Approach) Awareness Program, the Department of Information and International Relations (DIIR), CTA, commenced the program at Tibetan Homes School, Mussoorie for a total number of over 170 students from...
China heightens ethnic separatism campaign in Tibetan areas outside TAR
(TibetanReview.net, Aug28’23) – China may have territorially fragmented Tibet into Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR, or Xizang) and Qinghai province, and as “autonomous” prefectures in its Gansu, Sichuan, and Yunnan Provinces. Nevertheless, it wants to treat all Tibetan areas as...
Dalai Lama back in D’shala after month and half in Ladakh
(TibetanReview.net, Aug28’23) – Tibet’s exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, returned to Dharamshala Aug 28 morning after a month and half sojourn in India’s Tibet-border Union Territory of Ladakh from Jul 11. He was welcomed at the Kangra Airport...
Vietnam: Free Democracy Campaigners
Click to expand Image Bui Tuan Lam at Vietnam’s Universal Periodic Review session at the United Nations Human Rights Council, Geneva, February 2014. © 2014 Private Click to expand Image Tran Van Bang holds a sign that says “Freedom...