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Penpa Tsering begins second term as Sikyong of exile Tibetan administration

(TibetanReview.net, May27’26) – Mr Penpa Tsering has taken his oath of office as the Sikyong (executive head) of the Central Tibetan Administration for a second five-year term this morning following his more than 61% electoral victory in February at...

India reacts strongly to Pakistan-China remarks on Jammu-Kashmir situation

(TibetanReview.net, May27’26) – India has reacted strongly to Pakistan and China making a reference to the situation in Jammu and Kashmir in a joint statement they issued after a meeting between host President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Shehbaz...

“India must be on alert”: Former Tibetan Sikyong Sangay warns of Chinese interference in Dalai Lama’s succession

Speaking to ANI, he highlighted that though the succession of the Dalai Lama is not complicated, as it will be facilitated by the Ganden Phodrang and recognised by Dalai Lamas for centuries, he was wary of Beijing's intervention in...

Former Tibetan President Urges Middle Powers To Unite Against China

Former Tibetan President Dr. Lobsang Sangay urges democratic middle powers like India to unite against China's expanding surveillance and territorial claims.

Penpa Tsering Sworn In For Second Term As Tibetan President

Tibetan President Penpa Tsering was sworn in for a second term in Dharamshala. International leaders attended to support their religious and cultural freedom.

Penpa Tsering Sworn In for Second Term as Sikyong of the Central Tibetan Administration

Dharamshala: Penpa Tsering, the Sikyong of the 16th Kashag (Cabinet) of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), was sworn in as the Sikyong of the 17th Kashag earlier this morning at the Tsuglagkhang courtyard in the presence of His Holiness...

“China’s tentacles everywhere; middle power countries must work together to counter’: Former Tibetan Sikyong Lobsang Sangay

Former Sikyong of the Central Tibetan Administration, Lobsang Sangay, has described the recently concluded Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting as "very significant," saying it reflects a shifting geopolitical alignment driven by concerns over China's expanding global footprint.

Penpa Tsering Sworn In for Second Term as Sikyong of Tibetan Government-in-Exile

By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA, 27 May: Sikyong Penpa Tsering, the re-elected political head of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), also

Tibet-In-Exile Leader Penpa Tsering Sworn In For Second Term

Penpa Tsering, was elected for a second term, after taking 61% in the preliminary round -- a high enough threshold to win outright.

Inaugural Address at the Swearing-in Ceremony of the Sikyong of the 17th Kashag, Central Tibetan Administration

I begin by offering my deepest reverence and obeisance of body, speech, and mind to His Holiness the Great Fourteenth Dalai Lama of Tibet, the apostle of world peace, the manifestation of Avalokiteśvara, the supreme protector and symbol of...

34 Communist party of China-state compliant scholars awarded top Tibetan Buddhism degrees

(TibetanReview.net, May26’26) – China said May 24 that it had awarded a total of 34 “Thorampa” degrees, the top academic degree for Tibetan Buddhists, to candidates who successfully completed their course. However, the final examination was held not in...

Call for Tibet’s independence reiterated at supporters’ 8th int’l conference

(TibetanReview.net, May26’26) – Votaries of independence for Tibet have on May 26 concluded a four-day conference in the Blue Mountains town in the Australian state of New South Wales, near Sydney, by reiterating their call on the Central Tibetan...

New bipartisan legislation seeks to strengthen America’s relationship with the Central Tibetan Administration

May 26, 2026 Reps. Jim McGovern (D-MA) and Michael McCaul (R-TX) introduced H.R. 8982 on May 22 in order to increase America’s recognition of and engagement with the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA). The Assuring the Future of Tibet Act...

Exile Tibetan leader attends milestone US Independence Day reception in New Delhi

(TibetanReview.net, May26’26) – Sikyong Penpa Tsering, the executive head of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), on May 25 attended a reception hosted by the US Embassy in New Delhi to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence. The development...

US charges American journalist for acting as unregistered agent for China

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, May 26: U.S. federal authorities have charged an American journalist and political commentator, Thomas Pauken II, with allegedly acting as an unregistered agent for the Chinese government, in a case highlighting growing concerns over Beijing-linked influence...

8th Rangzen Conference urges CTA to change political stance from Autonomy to Independence

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, May 26: The 8th International Rangzen Conference, held from May 23 to 26 in the Blue Mountains near Sydney, Australia, concluded with the unanimous adoption of a four-point resolution calling for renewed global advocacy for Tibetan...

Dalai Lama grants farewell audience to outgoing cabinet of CTA  

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, May 26: The Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama granted a farewell audience to the outgoing 16th Cabinet of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) at his residence in Dharamshala on Tuesday, following the conclusion...

New US bill seeks state department recognition for Tibetan government-in-exile

A new bipartisan US bill, H.R. 8982, has been introduced to direct the Secretary of State to advocate for the inclusion and recognition of the Central Tibetan Administration. The legislation reflects ongoing, bipartisan congressional support for the Dharamshala-based Tibetan...

Who Is Homer Gere? 3 Things To Know About Richard Gere’s Son After His Viral Euphoria Season 3 Casting

For years, Homer James Jigme Gere stayed largely away from the glare of Hollywood despite being the son of Richard Gere and Carey Lowell. The post Who Is Homer Gere? 3 Things To Know About Richard Gere’s Son After...

Tibet Wins Top Award at Berlin Carnival Festival

Tibetan performers won the top award at Berlin Carnival Festival, presenting traditional dances and costumes before global audiences.

8th International Rangzen Conference Calls on CTA to Reinstate Demand for Tibet’s Independence

By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA 26 May: The 8th International Rangzen Conference, the largest global gathering advocating for Tibetan independence, concluded

Deputies Luis Mala Valenzuela of Chile and Jose Francisco Lira Alvarado of El Salvador Visit Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile

Dharamshala: Deputies Luis Mala Valenzuela of Chile and Jose Francisco Lira Alvarado of El Salvador visited the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile on 25 May 2026 and met with Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel and Deputy Speaker Dolma Tsering Teykhang. Welcoming the deputies...

Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel Condoles Passing of U.S. Congressman Barney Frank

Dharamshala: Khenpo Sonam Tenphel, Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, extended his heartfelt condolences on the passing of former U.S. Congressman Barney Frank, a steadfast ally and true champion of the Tibetan people. He passed away at the age of 86...

Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts visits Czech Republic, challenges China’s narrative on Tibetan Culture

The Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA), a leading cultural institution under the Central Tibetan Administration, has accused China of attempting to erase and distort Tibetan identity as it concluded a landmark cultural programme in the Czech Republic after...

35 Tibetans Arrested For Harvesting Caterpillar Fungus

35 Tibetans were arrested in Tengchen County, Tibet, for harvesting caterpillar fungus (Scientific name: Cordyceps sinensis) without a permit, an offense that carries strict legal penalties. Following the Chinese government’s implementation of a mandatory “Caterpillar Fungus Harvesting Permit” (冬虫夏草采挖证) in Tibetan regions, 35 Tibetans were arrested on May 12 in Tengchen County, Tibet. Authorities accused them of harvesting the fungus without the required permit. Their current condition and whereabouts remain unknown.