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Ranil Says He Is No Longer Engaged in Active Politics

Indika SuriarachchiJanuary 23, 2026

Colombo / Kandy — Ranil Wickremesinghe, the former President of Sri Lanka, has announced that he is no longer taking part in active political life. The statement came during his visit to Kandy today (23 January), where he called on senior Buddhist clergy for blessings and spoke about the current political situation in the country....

World Economic Forum LIVE: Trump Signs Documents Formally Establishing ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza

Indika SuriarachchiJanuary 22, 2026

Former United States President Donald Trump has formally signed documents to establish a new international body titled the “Board of Peace” for Gaza, during a live session at the World Economic Forum (WEF). The signing ceremony, broadcast live to a global audience, marks a symbolic step in what organisers described as an effort to introduce...

UK to Consult on Social Media Ban for Under-16s

Indika SuriarachchiJanuary 21, 2026

LONDON — The British government has announced plans to consult on whether social media should be banned for children under the age of 16 in the UK. The consultation aims to gather views from parents, young people and civil society to assess the effectiveness of a ban and whether stronger age verification systems should be...

Suspicion Surrounds Death of Former Minister Nandana Gunathilaka; Family Halts Cremation, Plans Burial

Indika SuriarachchiJanuary 21, 2026

The family of former minister Nandana Gunathilaka, who passed away while receiving treatment in hospital, has raised doubts over the circumstances surrounding his death. Due to these concerns, the final arrangements scheduled for today (—) have been altered. Instead of proceeding with cremation as originally planned, the family has now decided to prepare for burial....

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...

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....

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...

Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Foreign Reserves Rise to USD 6.82 Billion

Asian TribuneJanuary 12, 2026

Sri Lanka’s official foreign reserves have risen to USD 6.825 billion by the end of December 2025, according to the latest data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. This marks an increase of 13.1% compared to the reserves recorded at the end of November 2025, which stood at USD 6.034 billion. The main...

A/L Exams Resume Today After Cyclone Disruption in Sri Lanka

Asian TribuneJanuary 12, 2026

The G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) examinations are resuming today after being postponed due to the widespread disruption caused by Cyclone Ditwah, the Department of Examinations has announced. The remaining subjects of the 2025 A/L exams will now be conducted under a revised timetable running from January 12 to January 20, 2026. Commissioner General of Examinations...

NMRA Strengthens Regulations to Combat Illegal Pharmacy Practices in Sri Lanka

Asian TribuneJanuary 12, 2026

The National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) has reaffirmed and strengthened existing rules requiring the full-time presence of qualified pharmacists at all registered pharmacies across Sri Lanka, in a bid to curb illegal practices and improve public safety in medication dispensing. Under the NMRA Act No. 5 of 2015, pharmacies must employ at least one licensed...