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Chinese police target Tibetans for DNA collection, reports allege

Chinese police have taken DNA samples from as much as one-third of Tibet's population since June 2016, according to a report.

Axios

China collecting DNA samples from across Tibet, says rights group

Human Rights Watch claims new evidence of a systemic DNA collection drive across Tibet as part of a ‘crime detection’ program

The Guardian - AU

Chinese tourists stranded in Tibet as coronavirus cases in China reach three-month high

Thousands of Chinese tourists are stranded in Tibet as the region suffers a spike in coronavirus cases and provinces impose restrictions on travel from the area.

ABC News

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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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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.

The Independent UK

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

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

Inverse

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.

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The Hindu

Musical boost for Tibetan carpets in Arunachal Pradesh

The ₹15-lakh overhaul of a weaving centre has worked wonders

ABC News

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

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

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

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

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

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…

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