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US Appoints Long Vacant Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues
The United States government has appointed a new officer to the long vacant post of Special Coordinator for Tibetan issues. According to a press release by the US State Department on Wednesday, a new special coordinator for Tibetan issues. The Special Coordinator seat had remained vacant under the Trump Administration since 2017.
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India Allows Tibetans in Foreign Countries to Return Amid Global Travel Ban
The government of India has given its nod to allows Tibetan refugees in foreign countries to return amid global travel ban. With India yet to open for commercials international flights since the lock down began from the end of March this year, it has been a serious trouble for people on international trips. The problem…
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Popular Game App Geshin Impact Censors Tibet, Taiwan & Hong Kong
A popular game app called the Geshin Impact is being criticized for censoring words like Tibet, Taiwan and Hong Kong. The game released last month became an instant hit but it has soon been blamed for bowing to Chinese pressure. These censored words are among the most sensitive topics for China when it comes to…
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Tibetan Democracy: All Updates on 2021 Elections in Exile
The Tibetan democracy is an example for the world and it is now on a further milestone with the preparations for 2021 elections in full swing. Upcoming elections in exile for the Tibetan refugees to elect their political leader and members of their parliament in exile will be held in the beginning of next year…
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China Paid Indian Journalist to Write Fake News on Dalai Lama
A freelance Indian journalist was arrested by the special cell of Delhi Police last week after he was found working for Chinese intelligence officers. The arrest has unveiled the fact that China paid the Indian journalist to write fake news on His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the Central Tibetan Administration apart from other anti-national…
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New York Police Officer Charged of Spying for China on Tibetans
A New York Police Department Officer has been charged of spying for China on Tibetans. The Federal Prosecutor in a statement released this Monday has unsealed a criminal complaint upon the NYPD officer for acting as an illegal agent of the People’s Republic of China to spy on Tibetans among many other charges listed in…
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Dalai Lama Sends Prayers and Wish on PM Modi’s Birthday
The Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama in a letter has sent his prayers and wishes on Prime Minister Modi’s birthday. His Holiness has written that on the occasion of the incumbent Indian prime minister’s 70th birthday, wishing many happy returns of the day and prayers for continued good health.
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Dalai Lama Tells World Leader to do More on Global Warming
The Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama in a video message to world leaders has urged to do more on the pressing issue of global warming. His Holiness conveyed his message at the virtual convention of G7 parliamentarians. The Group of Seven is an international intergovernmental economic organization consisting of seven major developed…
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Tibetan Medicine Effective in Treating COVID-19 Patients
The traditional Tibetan medicine is effective in treating COVID-19 patients according to the director of Men Tsee Khang, the Tibetan Medical Institute in Dharamshala. While the world is suffering from the wrath of highly infectious Coronavirus that originated from China, Tibetan exile institute is very hopeful that their traditional medicine is effective.
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Highest Weekly Surge in COVID-19 Cases Reported Among Tibetans
The highest weekly surge in COVID-19 cases has been reported among Tibetans from India. According to the latest weekly update from Central Tibetan Administration in Dharamshala, 113 COVID-19 positive cases has been reported from Tibetan settlements across India. This can be seen as a reflection of overall surge in infections from India.