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Energy Minister and Secretary Resign to Ensure Impartial Probe into Coal Imports

Asian TribuneApril 18, 2026

COLOMBO, April 17: In a significant political development, Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody and the Secretary to the Ministry, Prof. Udayanga Hemapala, handed over their letters of resignation to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this afternoon. The Reason Behind the Resignation According to a statement by the Presidential Media Division (PMD), the resignations were tendered to facilitate...

Global Markets Rally: Trump Brokers Crucial Israel-Lebanon Peace Deal.

Asian TribuneApril 17, 2026

Middle East Peace Prospects Brighten as Israel and Lebanon Agree to 10-Day Ceasefire In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day temporary ceasefire, offering a rare window of hope for stability in the volatile Middle East. The deal, brokered through intensive U.S. diplomacy, is viewed as a critical step toward...

A Blow to Trump’s Agenda: Analilia Mejia Flips New Jersey Special Election in Landslide Victory.

Asian TribuneApril 17, 2026

New Jersey Special Election: Analilia Mejia Replaces Mikie Sherrill Amid Rising Pressure on Trump Administration Democrat Analilia Mejia has secured a decisive victory in the New Jersey special election, filling the congressional seat vacated by Mikie Sherrill, who stepped down to assume office as the Governor of New Jersey in early 2026. The Race and...

Former MP Chandana Kathriarachchi Arrested with Cache of Firearms and Ammunition

Asian TribuneApril 17, 2026

Former Member of Parliament Chandana Kathriarachchi has been taken into custody by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) following the discovery of a significant quantity of illegal ammunition and explosives at his residence. The Raid and Recovered Items: Acting on specific intelligence, the CCD obtained a search warrant from the Kesbewa Magistrate’s Court and conducted a...

Did China Help Iran Spy? An International Media Analysis

Asian TribuneApril 17, 2026

Amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, new allegations have emerged in international media claiming that China may have assisted Iran in conducting intelligence and surveillance operations against rival nations. These claims, though not fully verified, have triggered widespread debate among analysts, policymakers, and global security observers. Origins of the Allegations According to several...

Are Chinese Hackers Threatening British NHS Refrigerators?

Asian TribuneApril 17, 2026

British MPs and technology experts have warned of a potential threat from Chinese hackers targeting the refrigeration systems of the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), where vaccines and medicines are stored. The ‘Coalition on Secure Technology’ highlighted that many components used to connect these refrigerators to the internet are manufactured in China. They warn that...

CPC Chairman Denies Reports of Paying $286 Per Barrel of Crude Oil

Asian TribuneApril 17, 2026

The Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has categorically denied reports claiming that the corporation paid USD 286 per barrel for imported crude oil. Addressing the allegations circulating in social media and certain news outlets, the Chairman stated that the CPC has at no point purchased crude oil at such an inflated price. He...

Former Basnayake Nilame Arrested Over Financial Fraud

Asian TribuneApril 17, 2026

A former Basnayake Nilame of a prominent Kovil (Devalaya) in Kandy has been arrested by the Kandy Special Crimes Investigation Division in connection with a multi-million rupee financial fraud. According to police investigations, the 72-year-old suspect and his son are alleged to have defrauded several individuals of approximately Rs. 180 million (18 Crores) under the...

Government Pushes Forward With Economic Reforms

Asian TribuneApril 3, 2026

The Sri Lankan government has intensified efforts to implement reforms under its agreement with the International Monetary Fund. Authorities are focusing on strengthening revenue collection, restructuring state-owned enterprises, and improving fiscal discipline. Officials emphasize that these reforms are essential to stabilizing the economy after the crisis experienced in recent years. However, the impact on the...

Fuel Price Pressure and Inflation Concerns

Asian TribuneApril 3, 2026

Sri Lanka is likely to face another fuel price revision in response to global oil market fluctuations. The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has indicated that pricing adjustments will depend on international crude oil prices and exchange rate movements. Transport operators have warned that any increase in fuel prices could lead to higher bus fares and logistics...