EU leaders confront China over Tibet human rights at Beijing summit, criticizing interference in Dalai Lama succession and religious freedoms restrictions.

Chinese authorities destroy over 300 Buddhist stupas and sacred statues in Tibet's Karze region amid intensified religious crackdowns and information blackouts.

Nilgiris Tibetan Association celebrates Dalai Lama's 90th birthday and their 50th anniversary with gratitude campaign for local Tamil Nadu community.

Dalai Lama arrives in Zanskar to inaugurate major Buddhist symposium featuring debates by monks, nuns and schoolchildren from across Himalayan region.

Civil society groups urge EU to address Tibet rights and Dalai Lama succession interference at upcoming China summit in Beijing.

Tibetan activist Tsongon Tsering released early from prison with heavy restrictions after protesting illegal mining activities in Tibet.

Massachusetts honors Dalai Lama's 90th birthday with Governor's Citation and Legislative Resolution, launching global "Year of Compassion" observance.

China begins construction of $167B mega-dam on Tibet's Yarlung Tsangpo river flowing to India, raising water security concerns downstream.

Former Tibet Communist Party chief Wu Yingjie sentenced to suspended death for $47.78 million bribery during his 2006-2021 tenure in Tibet.

US Senate names July 6 a Day of Compassion to honor the Dalai Lama and support Tibet.