US lawmakers meet Tibet's Dalai Lama, pressure China on talks
Tibetan tradition holds that the Dalai Lama is reincarnated after his death and current leader has said his successor may be found in India.
Wed Jun 19 2024
Is TikTok a gold mine for animal behavior specialists?
The #animal hashtag currently totals some 74.9 billion views on TikTok!
Sat Mar 04 2023
Scientists watch as China remote glaciers melt at 'shocking' pace
The Tibetan plateau is known as the world's Third Pole for the amount of ice long locked in the high-altitude wilderness.
Tue Nov 10 2020
China denounces India hosting Dalai Lama in disputed region
China said India's decision to host the Dalai Lama on a contested stretch of land on the India-China border would cause serious damage to relations between the two countries.
Wed Apr 05 2017
Exiled Tibetans elect leader as Dalai Lama steps back
Tens of thousands of exiled Tibetans go to the polls Sunday to elect a new leader tasked with sustaining their struggle for greater autonomy.
Sun Mar 20 2016
Tibetan schoolboy who set himself alight dies in India
A Tibetan schoolboy living in India has died four days after setting himself on fire to protest Chinese rule, the hospital treating him said Friday.
Fri Mar 04 2016
Top Tibetan monk faces India money-laundering charges
A top Tibetan monk who is seen as a potential successor to the Dalai Lama is to be prosecuted for money-laundering after an Indian court overturned a decision to drop charges.
Thu Jul 09 2015
Tibetans pray for Dalai Lama at 80th birthday celebration
The Dalai Lama marked his official 80th birthday on Sunday, with prayers and celebrations at his hometown in exile but little to show for decades of lobbying seeking greater Tibetan autonomy.
Sun Jun 21 2015
Tibetan father of four sets himself alight in China: reports
A Tibetan father-of-four set himself on fire in protest at China's rule over the Himalayan region, overseas media and rights groups said, adding it was unclear whether he survived.
Fri May 22 2015
Tibet bus accident kills 44 people, injures 11
A tour bus plunged into a Tibetan valley on Saturday after hitting two vehicles, killing 44 people and injuring 11.
Sun Aug 10 2014
Tibetan dies after self-immolation: reports
Kunchok Sonam, 18, carried out the protest on Saturday outside a monastery in Aba prefecture, part of Sichuan province, Radio Free Asia said in a report which cited local residents.
Sun Jul 21 2013
Next Dalai Lama could be a woman
The Dalai Lama waded into Australia's bitter gender war, saying his successor as the spiritual leader of the Tibetans could be a woman.
Thu Jun 13 2013
Tibetan burns himself to death in China
A Tibetan man burnt himself to death in protest against Chinese rule bringing the total to have set themselves on fire to 101 since 2009.
Thu Feb 14 2013
Tibetan monk's burning marks 100th immolation bid
A Tibetan monk doused himself in petrol in a Kathmandu restaurant on Wednesday and set himself on fire, marking the 100th self-immolation bid in a wave of protests against Chinese rule since 2009.
Wed Feb 13 2013
Dalai Lama: China needs to change with new leader
Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama says China's bullying tactics must come to an end under incoming President Xi Jinping.
Mon Nov 05 2012
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024