China plans to further strengthen its strategic transport network in sensitive border regions over the next five years to fortify and better project power along its remote frontiers amid rising geopolitical uncertainty. One project involves building a 394km (245-mile)...

A law that could threaten the rights of minority groups is a sign of the direction Xi is taking China.

Today, Tibetans around the world mark the anniversary of the 1959 uprising in Lhasa — a day when ordinary men and women rose up against overwhelming force to defend their dignity, culture and faith. S...

Scientists mapped the evolution of 140 glacial lakes in Alaska and found a way to tell how much larger and destructive they can get as their glaciers melt.

Click to expand Image Exiled Tibetan artists observe a minute's silence as they mark the 66th anniversary of an uprising in Tibetan capital Lhasa, at the Tsuglakhang temple in Dharamshala, India, March 10, 2025. © 2025 Ashwini Bhatia/AP Photo...

From packrafting in Luxembourg to cycling in Slovenia and eclipse-spotting in Spain, here are some great ways to get the kids into the wildSeveral companies offer affordable multi-activity trips for families in Greece, but if you’re looking for something...

Owner Lee Cox describes the winner as ‘dog of a lifetime’ as he claims the crown at prestigious dog contest Bruin, a clumber spaniel, has won the best in show prize at Crufts, which took place at the National...

Tibetans yesterday marched in Taipei alongside human rights advocates to protest China’s transnational repression and its crack down on the spirituality of Tibetans.The march marked the...

US President Donald Trump should stand by Washington’s commitment to provide defensive weapons to Taiwan, former US ambassador to China Nicholas Burns said on Friday at a conference at George Washingt...

Taipei, March 7 (CNA) Around 300 people joined an annual march in Taipei on Saturday to commemorate the 1959 Tibetan uprising, with organizers warning that China's "expansion of authoritarian rule will not stop in just one place."

France and India vow to cooperate in AI. The thought of the visionary spiritual leader may offer guidance in the forthcoming “AI-yuga.”  The post Aurobindo, India, and Artificial Intelligence first appeared on Bitter Winter.

Some are misinformed. Others are scared. But some look for material benefits. A Chinese Christian’s analysis. The post The Distorted Faith of China’s Three‑Self Church: But Why Do Some Join? first appeared on Bitter Winter.

An annual march commemorating the 1959 Tibetan uprising, the themes of which would be religious reincarnation, autonomy and resistance to transnational repression, is to take place in Taipei on Saturd...

De Niro read Abraham Lincoln’s words on civility at Carnegie Hall

Taipei, March 4 (CNA) An annual march commemorating the 1959 Tibetan uprising, themed around religious reincarnation, autonomy and resistance to transnational repression, will take place in Taipei on Saturday, organizers said Wednesday.

The carefully choreographed annual meetings signal the priorities of the world's second-largest economy.

Robert De Niro is taking the stage at Carnegie Hall to read Abraham Lincoln’s words on civility and democracy

The climber’s helmet was destroyed in the fall but police say it likely saved his life

De Niro joins a growing list of artists who have canceled events at the Kennedy Center

Robert De Niro will appear this week at Carnegie Hall

Japan hasn't really grown for nearly 30 years, says Diet member Hiroshi Yamada, who details how it's now pivoting to strengthen both the economy and defense.  The post LDP's Hiroshi Yamada on the Country's New Course — and Tibet...

Explore how major events between 2 and 8 March were captured on The Independent’s front pages

Every Lunar New Year for the past 14 years, a Southern California Buddhist temple has displayed what it calls the “10,000 Buddha Relics.”

The United States has appointed a new official to oversee its policy on Tibet, a move analysts say signals Washington’s interest in playing up the issue while dealing with Beijing. The appointment is set against US President Donald Trump’s...

The UN rights chief criticised China on Friday for not doing more to improve the rights situation in the Xinjiang region, four years after a damning report by his office demanded action. “I deplore the lack of follow-up on...