Headlines- According to US President Donald Trump, he may issue an order "very soon" to strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain, which is reported to host nuclear facilities.
- The war in Iran, US President Donald Trump said, is "small potatoes" and "not a big thing" for the United States, as the US has "essentially" taken over Iran.
- In a post on his X account on Thursday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei accused that the US was "deliberately attacking civilian targets".
- According to a Nigerian environmental NGO, an attempt to illegally tap oil from a cargo vessel in the country's south resulted in at least 37 deaths.
- The Israeli police has blocked humanitarian aid from reaching an occupied West Bank village that has been under siege by settlers for weeks, while Israeli police have killed a Palestinian man in Jerusalem.
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Dalai Lama Undergoes Left Knee Surgery...
The Dalai Lama has undergone surgery on his left knee on Monday, his personal physician confirmed.In the video statement, Dr. Sadutshang said that the Dalai Lama “is out of recovery post-surgery, and he is back in his room,” and conveyed thanks to the medical workers at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital.
China’s Xi Makes a Rare Visit...
Chinese leader Xi Jinping made a rare visit to Tibet on Wednesday to mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Tibet Autonomous Region — the consolidation of Beijing’s long-contested rule over the Himalayan territory.
Dalai Lama Says He Will Have...
The Dalai Lama on Wednesday affirmed that he should have a successor and said the next Dalai Lama should be chosen by the Gaden Phodrang Trust, a non-profit group that he set up — rejecting moves by China to steer his succession.
Dalai Lama’s Expected Announcement Might Impede...
As the Dalai Lama approaches his 90th birthday on July 6, the world awaits the Tibetan spiritual leader’s decision on whether there will be a next Dalai Lama – an announcement the head of Tibetan Buddhism promised to unveil when he is 90 in what may serve as a definitive move to thwart the Chinese government’s efforts to exert control over his succession.
Event Kicks Off Celebration of Dalai...
The Dalai Lama said there would be a “structured framework” for his succession and reflected on a “profoundly purposeful and deeply fulfilling” life as spiritual and administrative leaders gathered on Monday to begin celebrations for his 90th birthday.
Scorsese Reflects on ‘Spiritual Act’ of...
The making of Martin Scorsese’s 1997 Oscar-nominated film Kundun was a “spiritual act” and a “very personal and special project,” the legendary filmmaker said at a rare public screening of the film on the big screen at the Tribeca Festival in New York.
China’s Controversial Boarding School Policy for...
The Gangjong Sherig Norbu School has long been a source of pride for ethnic Tibetans in China’s Qinghai province. Known for its rigorous curriculum, the school counted leading Tibetan scholars as members of its faculty; its graduates have gone on to excel in fields like engineering, education, medicine and religion.
New school for Overseas Tibetan Kids...
In a bid to help preserve Tibet’s language and culture, a nonprofit organization in northern India is transforming one of its facilities into a boarding school where children of Tibetans living overseas can go to live and study.
Calligraphy Day Keeps Alive Tibetans’ Written...
For several years now, Tibetan Calligraphy Day has been a way for Tibetans to keep their language and heritage alive amid China imposing restrictions and bans on use of the language.
Dalai Lama’s Sister Receives Award for...
The younger sister of the Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has received a prestigious university award for her lifelong dedication to educating Tibetan children who live in exile.