Tibetan man sets himself on fire outside UN headquarters in New York: Here's what we know

A Tibetan man set himself on fire on Thursday (local time) outside the United Nations headquarters in Manhattan, with the horrifying incident captured on a livestream. Mint ImageA Tibetan man set himself on fire on Thursday (local time) outside the United Nations headquarters in Manhattan, with the horrifying incident captured on a livestream.The man, identified by a friend as Lobga Rangzen, was reportedly protesting China's occupation. He was dressed in full monastic attire when he planted a Tibetan flag on the sidewalk and later self-immolated along the busy street during the evening rush, the New York Post reported.The protester, who has lived in the United States for roughly two decades, crumbled to the ground in less than a minute after he was engulfed in flames. Nearly 15 seconds later, first responders with fire extinguishers doused the flames. The police said that Rangzen, 42, was taken to Bellevue Hospital immediately after, where he was pronounced dead.This is a developing story. More details awaited.About the AuthorSwati GandhiSwati Gandhi is a digital journalist with over four years of experience, specialising in international and geopolitical issues. Her work focuses on foreign policy, global power shifts, and the political and economic forces shaping international relations, with a particular emphasis on how global developments affect India. She approaches journalism with a strong belief in context-driven reporting, aiming to break down complex global events into clear, accessible narratives for a wide readership. Previously, Swati has worked at Business Standard, where she covered a range of beats including national affairs, politics, and business. This diverse newsroom experience helped her build a strong grounding in reporting, while also strengthening her ability to work across both breaking news and in-depth explanatory stories. Covering multiple beats early in her career has helped her be informed about her current work, allowing her to connect domestic developments with wider international trends. At Live Mint, she focuses on international and geopolitical issues through a business and economic lens, examining how global political developments, foreign policy decisions, and power shifts impact markets, industries, and India’s strategic and economic interests. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English (Honours) from the University of Delhi and a Master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. Her academic training has shaped her emphasis on precision, analytical rigour, and clarity in writing. Her interests include global political economy and the intersection of geopolitics with business. Outside work, Swati focuses on exploring her passion and love for food. From fancy cafes to street spots, Swati explores food like a true foodie. Get Latest real-time updatesStay updated with the latest Trending, India , World and US news. HomeNewsUs NewsTibetan man sets himself on fire outside UN headquarters in New York: Here's what we knowMore