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Ownership Options Remain Open as Mattala Airport Awaits Revival

Ownership Options Remain Open as Mattala Airport Awaits Revival

Asian TribuneFebruary 22, 2026

Sri Lanka’s Government says all ownership and management options remain open for the underutilized Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) as efforts continue to revive operations at the country’s second international airport. Deputy Minister of Transport Ruwan Ranasinghe stated that the immediate priority is to make the airport fully operational before deciding on a long-term ownership...

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee Says It “Would Be Fine” if Israel Took Vast Territories — Sparks Regional Outrage

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee Says It “Would Be Fine” if Israel Took Vast Territories — Sparks Regional Outrage

Asian TribuneFebruary 22, 2026

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee sparked a major diplomatic controversy after telling a high-profile interview that “it would be fine if [Israel] took it all,” when asked whether the country had the right to control a large portion of the Middle East based on a biblical promise. Huckabee’s remarks were made during a conversation...

Donald Trump Proposes Raising Global Tariff from 10% to 15%

Donald Trump Proposes Raising Global Tariff from 10% to 15%

Asian TribuneFebruary 22, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a new proposal to increase the existing global baseline tariff from 10% to 15%, signaling a significant shift in his trade policy agenda ahead of the upcoming election cycle. The proposal, which is expected to become a central pillar of his economic platform, aims to...

T20 World Cup – Super 8 Stage Kicks Off

T20 World Cup – Super 8 Stage Kicks Off

Asian TribuneFebruary 21, 2026

On February 21, 2026, the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup (20-over cricket) began, with the first match between Pakistan and New Zealand. The Super 8 stage is organized into two groups, with each group’s 4 teams playing against each other. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the semi-finals....

No National Gas Shortage, Government and Supplier Say; Distribution Issues Identified

No National Gas Shortage, Government and Supplier Say; Distribution Issues Identified

Asian TribuneFebruary 21, 2026

Amid growing public concern over empty gas cylinders and long queues at retail outlets, the Sri Lankan government and state‑owned supplier Litro Gas Lanka Ltd. have disputed claims of a nationwide gas shortage, saying that current challenges are due to temporary supply and distribution issues rather than an actual shortfall. Government Statement: ‘No National Gas...

Sri Lanka Parliament Reveals Irregularities in Coal Tendering Process

Sri Lanka Parliament Reveals Irregularities in Coal Tendering Process

Asian TribuneFebruary 21, 2026

Following the current government’s assumption of power, Parliament heard allegations of irregularities and non-compliance in coal procurement for the Norochcholai Lakvijaya Power Plant. Opposition MP S.M. Marikkar tabled a motion urging the government to take appropriate action against all responsible parties, highlighting that coal shipments did not meet required specifications and raised concerns of mismanagement....

Sri Lanka Plans House Arrest System to Ease Prison Overcrowding

Sri Lanka Plans House Arrest System to Ease Prison Overcrowding

Asian TribuneFebruary 21, 2026

The Sri Lankan government is preparing to introduce new legislation to allow suspects to be placed under house arrest instead of being remanded in prison, in a bid to address severe overcrowding in the country’s prison system. Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara announced on February 19 that draft legislation is being formulated in consultation with...

Sri Lanka Court of Appeal Orders Compliance with Approved Plan in Trincomalee Temple Dispute

Sri Lanka Court of Appeal Orders Compliance with Approved Plan in Trincomalee Temple Dispute

Asian TribuneFebruary 21, 2026

Sri Lanka’s Court of Appeal of Sri Lanka on February 20 ruled that the dispute surrounding alleged unauthorized construction at the Sri Sambuddha Jayanthi Bodhiraja Viharaya in Trincomalee should be resolved in accordance with the temple’s originally approved building plan. The ruling was delivered when a writ petition filed by the Chief Incumbent, Ven. Kalyana...

Can the “Military Sleep Method” Really Help You Fall Asleep in Two Minutes?

Can the “Military Sleep Method” Really Help You Fall Asleep in Two Minutes?

Asian TribuneFebruary 21, 2026

Almost everyone wishes they could fall asleep quickly. Yet for millions of people worldwide, sleep doesn’t come easily. Estimates vary widely, but research suggests that between 5% and 50% of the global population experience insomnia symptoms — whether struggling to fall asleep, waking frequently during the night, or lying awake tossing and turning. In the...

US Weighs Military Strike Options Against Iran as Tensions Rise

US Weighs Military Strike Options Against Iran as Tensions Rise

Asian TribuneFebruary 20, 2026

The United States is considering a range of military options against Iran, as President Donald Trump weighs whether to authorize potential strikes amid escalating tensions between the two countries. According to US officials cited in multiple reports, the American military has already positioned significant air and naval assets in the Middle East, enabling a possible...

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