Washington DC — While describing the U.S. policy toward Tibet, is to support the aspirations of the people of Tibet to safeguard their distinct identity, nearly 40 US Congressmen wrote a joint letter urging US President Trump to appoint the position of special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues at the US Department of State as soon as possible.

San Diego — His Holiness the Dalai Lama met with about 200 members of the San Diego Indian community, during his visit to the United States, calling himself a 'son of India.'

San Diego — “Remain calm, stick together and stay united. Keep in mind that our Buddhist traditions can contribute to the wider world,” was the spiritual leader of Tibet's message during his dialogue with Tibetans living in San Diego, California, during his current trip to the United States.

San Diego, CA, USA — The spiritual leader of Tibet His Holiness Dalai Lama has expressed sadness over the demise of Helmut Kohl and has conveyed his condolences to Kohl's family.

San Diego, CA, USA — “Knowledge of the mind is relevant to all 7 billion human beings alive today because we achieve peace of mind by tackling our destructive emotions on the basis of understanding the whole system of our emotions. This isn’t related to the next life, to heaven or hell, but to this life here and now," said His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the commencement ceremony of University of San Diego.

Geneva — "International Community and Human Rights Council must act on Tibet": More than 1,000 Tibetans and supporters including speakers from 6 European countries participated in Grand Tibet Solidarity rally in Geneva, urging the United Nations Human Rights Council to act on Tibet.