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Sri Lanka Central Bank Buys US$1.76 Billion in Dollars in 2025 as Reserves Rebound

Asian TribuneJanuary 26, 2026

Sri Lanka’s Central Bank continued its active foreign exchange market interventions in 2025, purchasing a net US$1.7582 billion in foreign currency over the year. The move aimed to stabilize the Sri Lankan rupee and rebuild foreign exchange reserves, which have been a major policy focus since the country’s economic crisis. According to data released, the...

Week Geopolitical Analyses: Global Power Shifts

Asian TribuneJanuary 26, 2026

Asian Tribune News presents Week Geopolitical Analyses, a calm and authoritative podcast examining the world’s most important geopolitical developments. In this episode, we analyse five key global events from January 17 to January 25, 2025, including: US-Israel strategy on Gaza Red Sea instability and global trade Ukraine war and shifting Western dynamics Taiwan Strait deterrence...

India Clinches T20I Series With Dominant Win

Asian TribuneJanuary 26, 2026

India defeated New Zealand by 8 wickets in the 3rd Twenty20 International on January 25, 2026 at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati to seal the five-match series 3-0. In a crushing performance, India chased down a target of 154 runs in just 10 overs, showing overwhelming batting strength and form. Abhishek Sharma was the star...

England Level Series with Five-Wicket Win Over Sri Lanka

Asian TribuneJanuary 26, 2026

In a thrilling second One-Day International (ODI) at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, England beat Sri Lanka by five wickets to level the three-match series 1–1 on January 24, 2026. The tourists chased down a target of 220 runs, finishing on 223/5 in 46.2 overs, with 22 balls to spare. England’s Joe Root was the...

Trump Launches ‘Board of Peace’ at Davos — A Controversial Global Peace Initiative

Asian TribuneJanuary 26, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump has formally launched an international initiative called the “Board of Peace” at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, with the stated aim of promoting peace and stability — beginning with the war-torn Gaza Strip — and potentially expanding to other global conflicts. The move has been met with both diplomatic...

Ferry Sinks off Basilan in Southern Philippines; Dozens Dead and Hundreds Rescued

Asian TribuneJanuary 26, 2026

A passenger ferry carrying more than 350 people sank early Monday morning off the coast of Basilan province in the southern Philippines, leaving at least 15 people dead, dozens missing, and hundreds rescued as authorities continue search and rescue operations. (CNA) The vessel, M/V Trisha Kerstin 3, was en route from the port city of...

Winter Cold and Malnutrition Claim Lives in Gaza as Humanitarian Crisis Deepens

Asian TribuneJanuary 26, 2026

Despite a ceasefire that has now lasted more than four months, winter weather and chronic food shortages continue to take a devastating toll on civilians in the Gaza Strip. The combination of freezing temperatures, heavy rains, and widespread malnutrition has led to numerous deaths, particularly among young children and displaced families living in makeshift shelters....

Russia-Ukraine War: Major Attacks Continue as First Trilateral Talks with US End in “Constructive” Discussions

Asian TribuneJanuary 26, 2026

Despite ongoing Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, a landmark diplomatic effort involving Russia, Ukraine, and the United States has concluded its first round of trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The talks, hosted by the UAE, took place on January 23–24, 2026 and marked the first time all three sides have...

Trump NATO Criticism Sparks Outrage in UK and Europe

Asian TribuneJanuary 23, 2026

(Based on BBC News report) US President Donald Trump sparked strong criticism from British and European leaders after claiming that NATO troops “stayed a little off the front lines” during the Afghanistan war. Trump made the comments during a recent interview on Fox News, where he questioned the reliability of NATO allies in future conflicts,...

Nandana Gunathilaka: Did He Die Naturally or Was He Killed?

Asian TribuneJanuary 19, 2026

Udaya Gammanpila Raises Controversial Questions (Analysis / Opinion)January 18, 2026 A lengthy post published by former minister Udaya Gammanpila on his Facebook page has triggered intense debate across social media and political circles. The post raises a series of open questions regarding the death of politician Nandana Gunathilaka. Gammanpila notes that he has known Gunathilaka...