Covid outbreak in Tibet leaves thousands of Chinese tourists stranded Travellers barred from sightseeing or returning home until confirmed clear of disease as authorities struggle to contain cases The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2022
Parts of China's Hainan extend COVID lockdown, Lhasa in Tibet tightens curbs (This Aug 11 story refiles to add dropped word 'million' in paragraph 5) Reuters · Aug 12, 2022
China races to contain COVID outbreaks in tourism hubs Tibet, Hainan China raced on Tuesday to stamp out COVID-19 outbreaks in the tourist hubs of Tibet and Hainan, with the authorities launching more rounds of mass testing and closing venues to contain the highly transmissible Omicron variant. Reuters · Aug 9, 2022
China closes Potala Palace after COVID-19 reported in Tibet Chinese authorities have closed Tibet's famed Potala Palace after a minor outbreak of COVID-19 was reported in the Himalayan region The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2022
How the search for the next Dalai Lama is drawing interference from China and what it means for the future of Tibet The reincarnation of the Dalai Lama is steeped in ancient tradition, but as the current spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism marks his 87th birthday, China is looking to assert its influence. ABC News · Aug 6, 2022
Tibetan activists in Dharamshala observe Int'l Justice Day, protest against China's human rights violation Tibetan activists from four major NGOs in Dharamshala observed International Justice Day on Sunday and held protests against China's human rights violations and atrocities across Tibet. Read more on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Jul 17, 2022
Dalai Lama’s Ladakh tour ‘completely religious’, says government functionary The visit may rile China as it comes amid the military standoff between Indian and Chinese troops at several friction points in eastern Ladakh The Hindu · Jul 15, 2022
Dalai Lama travels to remote Ladakh region bordering China The exiled Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has arrived in India's remote Ladakh region bordering China where he received a rousing reception The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2022
Not a separatist, but advocate of ‘meaningful autonomy’ of Tibet, says Dalai Lama in J&K Says more and more Chinese people are now showing respect towards Tibetan Buddhism, which is in the true Nalanda tradition and a very scientific religion The Hindu · Jul 14, 2022
Dalai Lama marks 87th birthday by opening library and museum Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has marked his 87th birthday by inaugurating a library and museum in his hillside Indian headquarters The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2022
Himachal Pradesh CM wishes Dalai Lama on his 87th birthday SHIMLA: Himachal Pradesh chief minister Jai Ram Thakur on Wednesday wished Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama on his 87th birthday as celebrations were held at Dharamshala in the state. The Times of India · Jul 6, 2022
On the Dalai Lama's 87th birthday, one woman recalls how the former Tibetan political leader changed her life Around 3,000 Tibetans around Australia are celebrating the 87th birthday of Tibet's former political leader, the Dalai Lama. ABC News · Jul 5, 2022
China sees record rains, heat as weather turns volatile From the snowcapped peaks of Tibet to the tropical island of Hainan, China is sweltering under the worst heatwave in decades while rainfall hit records in June The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2022
Nearly 1,000 new microbes unknown to science found trapped in Tibetan glaciers Release of ‘potentially hazardous bacteria’ could affect China and India, say scientists The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2022
Inverse · Jul 1, 2022 Male celibacy has evolutionary benefits — but not for the reasons you think Opinion: We studied lifelong religious celibacy in Tibetan Buddhist monasteries to understand why some people elect not to have sex.
The Hindu · Jun 27, 2022 Musical boost for Tibetan carpets in Arunachal Pradesh The ₹15-lakh overhaul of a weaving centre has worked wonders
ABC News · Jun 25, 2022 Sonam Lhamo is living the 'Aussie dream' after being forced to flee Tibet as a child The challenges of starting a new life in Australia after being forced to flee your home country are enormous, but with hard work and the right support Sonam Lhamo is now living the "Aussie dream".
Newcastle Herald · Jun 25, 2022 Unity in Diversity: Newcastle festival a colourful mix of culture, food and dance from around the world From Afghanistan to Tibet, Ukraine to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Music, dance and taste were shared in Foreshore Park as part of the Unity in Diversity festival.
The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2022 Blinken criticises Chinese ‘manipulation’ of high-profile UN visit to Xinjiang US secretary of state says conditions imposed on Michelle Bachelet prevented independent assessment of abuses against Uyghurs, including genocide
The Hindu · May 18, 2022 U.S. official meets Tibetan delegates in Dharamshala U.S. Special Coordinator on Tibet Uzra Zeya is also expected to meet with the Dalai Lama
The Hindu · May 17, 2022 U.S. Special Coordinator for Tibet Uzra Zeya to visit India and Nepal Washington U.S. Special Coordinator for Tibetan issues Uzra Zeya will travel to India and Nepal this
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 12, 2022 Plane Veers Off Runway in China and Catches Fire; 36 Injured A Chinese passenger jet veered off the runway during takeoff and caught fire on Thursday, sending black smoke billowing into the air and injuring more than 30 people. The Tibet Airlines flight with 122 people on board was departing from the southwestern city of Chongqing for a flight to Nyingchi…
The News Lens · May 9, 2022 Who Are the Young Self-immolators in Tibet? Beijing has been quietly sinicizing Tibet, and young Tibetans are showing their resistance to the policy with their lives.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2022 Tibet builds makeshift Covid hospitals despite one case since pandemic began The move in Tibet, which has reported one Covid case since 2020, comes as 16 million people remain in lockdown in Shanghai
Caixin Global · Apr 20, 2022 Virus-Free Tibet Builds Two Makeshift Covid-19 Hospitals Remote western region follows central government order responding to omicron emergency even though it hasn’t recorded a case in 810 days