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China makes clear it disapproves of Western aid projects, influence in Nepal

(TibetanReview.net, Jun18’26) – China has on Jun 15 sought to drive home to visiting Nepali Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal the point that the West, especially the United States, should not be trusted whereas “good neighbour” China is always there...

Robert Thurman, top Buddhist scholar who espoused Tibetan culture, cause

(Aug 3, 1941 – Jun 16, 2026) OBITUARY (TibetanReview.net, Jun18’26) – Professor Robert AF Thurman, the first Westerner to be ordained as a Tibetan Buddhist monk by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and who went on to become an...

ICT welcomes four Lodi Gyari Fellows for summer 2026 cohort

June 18, 2026 The International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) is pleased to welcome four Lodi Gyari Fellows through the Washington Internship Program for Tibetan Americans (WIPTA) for the summer 2026 cohort. Representing the next generation of Tibetan American leaders,...

US House China Committee Chair Moolenar co-sponsors Tibet Atrocities Determination Act

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, June 18: Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party on Monday joined as a co-sponsor of the bipartisan Tibet Atrocities Determination Act, legislation that seeks a formal U.S. assessment of whether China’s treatment...

The Road That Shook the Himalayas: How Doklam Exposed Beijing’s Blueprint for the Chicken’s Neck

When Chinese engineering troops crossed into the disputed Doklam plateau on 16 June 2017 and began extending a road southward toward the Jampheri Ridge, they triggered a 73-day… The post The Road That Shook the Himalayas: How Doklam Exposed...

Remembering Kasur Chope Paljor Tsering: A Life of Service, Diplomacy and Dedication to the Tibetan People (1948–2026)

London | 18 June 2026 | Tsering Passang I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Kasur Chope Paljor Tsering-la on 11 June 2026. His life was one of remarkable service, unwavering dedication and steadfast commitment to...

US House China Panel Chair Backs Tibet Genocide Bill

US Rep. John Moolenaar cosponsored a Tibet bill seeking a State Department determination on genocide or crimes against humanity.

UN Human Rights Chief Calls on China to Repeal Ethnic Unity Law Ahead of 1 July Implementation

By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA, 18 June: United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has called on China to repeal its newly adopted “Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress,” warning that the legislation risks further restricting the...

Why China's New Mega Dam On Brahmaputra Is Worrying India

China is building the world's largest hydroelectric dam in the lower parts of the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet, about 50 kilometres from the border with India.

Jigme Namgyal Assumes Charge as the New Secretary of Department of Religion and Culture

Dharamshala: Secretary Jigme Namgyal Namgyalkhang, who previously served as Secretary of the Department of Education, has officially taken charge as the Secretary of the Department of Religion and Culture of the Central Tibetan Administration. To commemorate the transfer of responsibilities,...