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Documents Suggest Sacred Kaaba Cloth Pieces Were Sent to Epstein, Triggering Outrage

Documents Suggest Sacred Kaaba Cloth Pieces Were Sent to Epstein, Triggering Outrage

Asian TribuneFebruary 19, 2026

Documents released by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) have sparked global outrage among Muslims, suggesting that pieces of the Kiswah — the cloth covering the Kaaba in Mecca — may have been sent to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. The documents, published on January 30, 2026, include email exchanges indicating that three Kiswah fragments were...

Can Tarique Rahman Deliver Change After Bangladesh Election Victory?

Can Tarique Rahman Deliver Change After Bangladesh Election Victory?

Asian TribuneFebruary 19, 2026

Following a decisive election victory, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Tarique Rahman now faces a crucial question — can he deliver meaningful change? The BNP’s return to power marks a significant shift in Bangladesh’s political landscape, ending over 15 years of dominance by Sheikh Hasina and the Awami League. 🔄 Power shift or real change?...

Resignation of Lanka Sugar Chair Raises Questions Over Political Pressure

Resignation of Lanka Sugar Chair Raises Questions Over Political Pressure

Asian TribuneFebruary 19, 2026

Former chair cites unlawful requests; minister denies interference The resignation of Lanka Sugar Company’s Chairperson, Attorney-at-Law Sandamali Chandrasekara, has raised questions about possible political pressure within Sri Lanka’s state-owned enterprises. She stepped down from her position on February 17, informing Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti in writing. She is the second chairperson...

10-Year Tax Concessions Approved for Strategic Development Projects in Key Sectors

10-Year Tax Concessions Approved for Strategic Development Projects in Key Sectors

Asian TribuneFebruary 16, 2026

The Government has approved 10-year tax concessions for a range of Strategic Development Projects (SDPs) across multiple priority sectors, aiming to attract large-scale foreign and local investment while accelerating economic recovery and long-term growth. According to official sources, the concessions will apply to projects that meet specific investment thresholds and national development criteria under the...

BASL members decide not to appear in court cases tomorrow in solidarity move

BASL members decide not to appear in court cases tomorrow in solidarity move

Asian TribuneFebruary 16, 2026

Colombo, February 15, 2026 – In a significant show of protest and solidarity, members of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) have unanimously decided not to appear for court hearings across the country tomorrow. The decision was taken at a special general meeting held today with widespread participation from lawyers affiliated with the association....

T20 World Cup: India thrash Pakistan by 61 runs

Asian TribuneFebruary 16, 2026

India secured a dominant 61-run victory over Pakistan in a 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Group A match played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. India posted a strong total batting first, and their bowlers then restricted Pakistan’s chase effectively, ultimately winning by a comfortable margin of 61 runs. The result boosts India’s...

Enezuela’s quiet opposition figure sidelined amid power struggles

Enezuela’s quiet opposition figure sidelined amid power struggles

Asian TribuneFebruary 16, 2026

Edmundo González Urrutia, the Venezuelan opposition leader and former presidential challenger, remains on the political sidelines as the country navigates deep uncertainty following weeks of upheaval and leadership change. Analysts say González’s low-profile diplomacy and limited public presence have left him overshadowed by larger political forces even as debates over Venezuela’s future continue. González, a...

European nations say Alexei Navalny was poisoned with rare toxin, blame Russia

European nations say Alexei Navalny was poisoned with rare toxin, blame Russia

Asian TribuneFebruary 16, 2026

Five European countries have jointly accused the Russian state of poisoning Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny with a rare toxin derived from South American poison dart frogs, after new forensic analyses linked the substance to his death in 2024. A statement by the governments of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands said laboratory...

‘Star of Pure Land’ enters global record as world’s largest purple star sapphire

‘Star of Pure Land’ enters global record as world’s largest purple star sapphire

Asian TribuneFebruary 15, 2026

Colombo, January 18, 2026 – A rare and enormous natural purple star sapphire called the “Star of Pure Land” has been formally entered into the global record books as the largest documented gemstone of its kind in the world. The gemstone weighs a remarkable 3,563 carats and displays a striking six-ray star pattern (asterism) —...

Agreement on Sinopec Hambantota oil refinery to be finalised in early 2026, says Foreign Minister

Agreement on Sinopec Hambantota oil refinery to be finalised in early 2026, says Foreign Minister

Asian TribuneFebruary 15, 2026

Colombo, January 13, 2026 – Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, has announced that the long-delayed agreement with China’s state-owned energy company Sinopec for the proposed oil refinery project in Hambantota is expected to be finalised in the first quarter of 2026. The statement was issued by the Ministry...

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