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Heat wave ends, monsoons begin: 6 inches of rain to pummel south through Monday
Tourists walk across rain-soaked ground with parasols at Imjingak in Paju, Gyeonggi, on July 1. [YONHAP] Heavy rain is expected to sweep across Korea through Monday, with southern regions forecast to receive more than 150 millimeters (5.9 inches),...
China: Dalai Lama succession issue a ‘thorn’ in relations with India
China views the Dalai Lama's succession as a sensitive issue and an internal affair, criticizing Indian officials' support for the Dalai Lama's stance. The Chinese embassy claims this issue strains China-India relations. India's foreign minister is scheduled to visit...
Will Dalai Lama succession row put China-India thaw at risk?
The fallout between China and India over the 14th Dalai Lama’s succession plan has put a strain on their improving relations, but observers say the dispute is unlikely to completely jeopardise the thaw between the neighbours. The dispute was...
Massachusetts honours Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday, launches Global Year of Compassion
In a landmark celebration held at the Massachusetts State House, U.S. lawmakers, Tibetan leaders, and officials from the Governor's Office came together to honour the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama and inaugurate the Global Year...
BJP MP Urges India to Call It India-Tibet Border, Not India-China
BJP MP Sujeet Kumar says India should recognize border with Tibet, not China, and urges debate on China's occupation.
Dalai Lama Arrives in Ladakh, Urges Preservation of Tibetan Traditions
Dalai Lama reaches Ladakh, urging Himalayan youth to revive Tibetan Buddhist education and debate traditions.
India Should Respect Tibetans’ Choice in Dalai Lama Succession: Menon
India should engage with the Dalai Lama chosen by Tibetans, says ex-NSA Menon, amid China’s push to control succession.
Will China’s mega dam in Tibet bring a water crisis to India? Study gives hint
On the Tibetan plateau, a super dam will harness the roaring river of Yarlung Tsangpo, generating triple the electricity of the Three Gorges Dam. But politicians in India, sitting downstream, have voiced fears the dam could be a “water...
Australia won’t commit in advance to joining hypothetical US-China conflict, Pat Conroy says
Comments come amid reports Washington seeking guarantees about how Canberra would respond in event of Indo-Pacific conflictFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia will refuse any US...
Hinduism in Japan’s Shrines: Tracing Saraswati Through Time and Tradition
Hinduism lingers in unexpected corners of Japan. Follow the traces of a goddess whose journey bridges rivers, religions, and the rhythms of everyday life. The post Hinduism in Japan’s Shrines: Tracing Saraswati Through Time and Tradition first appeared on...













