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Alphabet Surpasses $4 Trillion Market Value, Overtakes Apple

Asian TribuneJanuary 13, 2026

Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, has crossed a $4 trillion market capitalization as of January 12, reaching the highest level in the technology sector, according to international media reports. The milestone was achieved after the company’s stock rose 6% so far this year, reflecting renewed investor confidence. Alphabet now becomes the fourth company...

IMF Targets May Be Adjusted Following Dithwa Cyclone: Central Bank Governor

Asian TribuneJanuary 13, 2026

Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor, Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, has indicated that the targets agreed upon with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) may need to be revised due to the economic impact of the recent Dithwa cyclone. Speaking on Derana TV’s 360 program on Monday evening (12), Dr. Weerasinghe said that the government and the IMF...

Trump Announces 25% Tariff on Goods from Countries Trading with Iran

Asian TribuneJanuary 13, 2026

US President Donald Trump has announced the imposition of a 25 percent tariff on goods imported from countries that maintain commercial relations with Iran, escalating Washington’s economic pressure on Tehran. According to President Trump, the new tariff will take effect immediately. The announcement was made via a post on his Truth Social account, where he...

Sri Lanka Navy Arrests Indian Fishermen for Violating Maritime Boundary Near Delft Island

Asian TribuneJanuary 13, 2026

The Sri Lanka Navy has arrested a group of Indian fishermen for illegally entering Sri Lankan territorial waters and engaging in unauthorised fishing activities, naval sources said. The fishermen were apprehended in the early hours of Monday near the coastal waters off Delft Island during a routine naval patrol. According to officials, the group had...

US Still Weighs Military Strikes on Iran as Diplomacy Remains an Option, White House Says

Asian TribuneJanuary 13, 2026

The administration of US President Donald Trump has stated that military strikes against Iran remain under consideration, even as diplomacy continues to be emphasised as the preferred first choice in Washington’s response to the escalating crisis in Tehran. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that President Trump is exploring “many options” in response...

Iran Ready for War if Provoked by US, Warns Foreign Minister Araghchi

Asian TribuneJanuary 13, 2026

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that Tehran is fully prepared for war if the United States chooses to “test” Iran, escalating rhetoric amid rising regional and global tensions. Speaking amid growing uncertainty over US-Iran relations, Araghchi said Iran does not seek conflict but will respond decisively to any military provocation or aggressive action....

India-Bangladesh Tensions Spill Into Cricket as Sport Becomes a Diplomatic Weapon

Asian TribuneJanuary 13, 2026

Rising diplomatic tensions between India and Bangladesh are beginning to cast a shadow over cricket, with the sport increasingly emerging as an extension of political rivalry rather than a unifying force between the two South Asian neighbours. Sources close to regional sporting bodies indicate that recent political disagreements have influenced bilateral cricket engagements, scheduling decisions,...

Myanmar Turned Rohingya Lives Into a Nightmare, Gambia Tells World Court in Genocide Case

Asian TribuneJanuary 13, 2026

The Gambia on Monday accused Myanmar of deliberately targeting the minority Muslim Rohingya community for destruction, telling judges at the United Nations’ highest court that the Myanmar state made the lives of Rohingya people “a nightmare” through systematic violence and persecution. Addressing the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Gambia’s legal team argued...

Pakistan and Indonesia Close In on Jets and Drones Defence Deal, Sources Say

Asian TribuneJanuary 13, 2026

Pakistan and Indonesia are moving closer to finalising a major defence cooperation agreement involving fighter jets and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), according to defence and diplomatic sources familiar with the discussions. The proposed deal is expected to focus on the joint development, procurement, and possible co-production of advanced military aircraft and combat drones, reflecting a...

Bank of Korea to hold rates at 2.50% on January 15, next cut delayed to 2027 – Reuters poll

Asian TribuneJanuary 13, 2026

South Korea’s central bank is expected to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.50% when it meets on January 15, as the recent weakening of the Korean won has reduced the scope for monetary easing, according to economists surveyed by Reuters. The poll indicates that expectations for the next rate cut have been pushed...

Alphabet Surpasses $4 Trillion Market Value, Overtakes Apple

IMF Targets May Be Adjusted Following Dithwa Cyclone: Central Bank Governor

Trump Announces 25% Tariff on Goods from Countries Trading with Iran

Sri Lanka Navy Arrests Indian Fishermen for Violating Maritime Boundary Near Delft Island

US Still Weighs Military Strikes on Iran as Diplomacy Remains an Option, White House Says

Iran Ready for War if Provoked by US, Warns Foreign Minister Araghchi

India-Bangladesh Tensions Spill Into Cricket as Sport Becomes a Diplomatic Weapon

Myanmar Turned Rohingya Lives Into a Nightmare, Gambia Tells World Court in Genocide Case

Pakistan and Indonesia Close In on Jets and Drones Defence Deal, Sources Say

Bank of Korea to hold rates at 2.50% on January 15, next cut delayed to 2027 – Reuters poll

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