Tibet
Why I’m not apologising for my child-free life after a trip to Nepal
A milestone-birthday trip to a remote region of Nepal reveals traditional ways of life – and some unexpected truths.
- Nina Karnikowski
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Blizzard traps hundreds of hikers on Mount Everest
About 350 trekkers have been rescued from the eastern face of the world’s tallest mountain, while another 200 were still stranded after a weekend of heavy snowfall.
- Ryan Woo
Dalai Lama says he will be reincarnated, and only his trust can choose a successor
“The institution of the Dalai Lama will continue”, the Tibetan Buddhist leader tells followers, but Beijing says the identification of his reincarnation has to be done in China.
- Krishna N. Das
Want a Himalayan trek minus the red tape? Consider ‘Little Tibet’
The city of Leh is where snowcapped peaks and stellar stargazing meet.
- Paul Ewart
- Opinion
- Culture holidays
I met my hero and was lost for words. It was perfect
Becoming tongue-tied in front of the Dalai Lama may actually have been a blessing.
- Nina Karnikowski
Hundreds rescued from under rubble after Tibet earthquake
More than 120 people have been confirmed dead and thousands are homeless after a night of sub-zero temperatures and hundreds of aftershocks.
- Joe Cash
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- Earthquakes
Powerful earthquake strikes Tibet, rattles Everest region
The magnitude 6.8 earthquake rocked the northern foothills of the Himalayas near one of Tibet’s holiest cities.
- Joe Cash and Gopal Sharma
World of photos, May 11, 2024
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.
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- China relations
‘China is our best publicity agent’: Tibet urges tougher line on Beijing
The head of Tibet’s government-in-exile says it is unfair for Australia to hold countries such as Russia and Iran to a higher human rights standard than China.
- Matthew Knott
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- China relations
China lobbies press club against Tibetan appearance
The Chinese government is seeking to block the head of Tibet’s government-in-exile from making a scheduled appearance at the National Press Club.
- Matthew Knott