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You will never be able to live a fulfilling life contributing to the greater society & to fearlessly stand by your conscience “If you engage every known/unknown person who slings mud or works hard to destroy you/your work”. Having said that Churchill’s quote never gets old! 😊

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Gulf carriers show no interest in Sri Lanka’s Chinese-built ghost airport: Deputy Minister Top Gulf airlines have not responded to Sri Lanka’s call to use the island nation’s Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA), Deputy Civil Aviation Minister said. Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku said the state-run Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has informed Gulf airlines to use the airport. “We have informed them to use the airport, but so far, no one has expressed any willingness to do so,” Deputy Minister Kodithuwakku told EconomyNext. “We have informed all airlines to use this airport as needed, taking into account the difficulties they are currently facing. However, there has been no feedback or interest from their side.” “This is because there is no capacity here to shift their [entire] operation. These are large airlines, aren’t they? So it is impossible for them to easily shift to Mattala. Mattala is, after all, an airport with a passenger capacity of about 1 million.” He said the CAA has informed all airlines that Sri Lanka is ready to provide landing and parking free of charge if they require refuelling and transit. “Yet, there has been no response to the invitations we sent; they have only expressed appreciation, and that is all. He also rubbished media reports over Gulf representative team coming for discussions. The Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA), famously dubbed “the world’s emptiest international airport,” continues to be a significant financial burden on Sri Lanka, accumulating over Rs. 39 billion in net losses over the last six years. Built at a cost of US$209 million primarily through high-interest Chinese loans, the facility was designed to handle one million passengers annually but has recorded only a fraction of that, with expenditure often outstripping revenue by nearly 15 times. The airport incurs a massive operational loss annually, driven by massive overheads and an annual interest cost of Rs. 2.05 billion on foreign debt. Its failure to become a profitable hub is attributed to its remote location in Hambantota, far from the commercial center of Colombo, and a lack of consistent scheduled flights. The financial bleeding persists despite several attempts to revitalize the airport through public-private partnerships (PPP). Sri Lanka cancelled a 30-year management deal with an India-Russia joint venture (Shaurya Aeronautics and Airports of Regions) due to legal concerns and U.S. sanctions on the Indian partner. ECONOMYNEXT

Tens of millions of Americans voted for this guy to lead them, twice.

Sri Lanka recorded its highest debt repayment in 2025, settling USD 3,900 million, while also reporting a USD 1,700 million surplus despite vehicle imports worth over USD 2,100 million. Minister Upali Pannilage said the repayment, previously thought to peak in 2028, underscores the government’s fiscal management, with USD 29,300 million earned and only USD 27,600 million spent that year. D:newswire.lk/pfh0

President Trump mocks Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Bin Salman: “He didn’t think he would be kissing my ass, he really didn’t…and now he has to be nice to me….he better be nice to me, he’s gotta be..”

US Underestimated the task - #Iran - former head of #Mi6 #Iranwar #IranUSAWar youtube.com/watch?v=Lggjw3…

🇲🇾📞📞📞🇮🇷 Saya telah berhubung dengan Presiden Republik Islam Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, bagi mendapatkan perkembangan terkini berhubung konflik Asia Barat yang kian meruncing. Malaysia merakamkan takziah yang mendalam kepada seluruh rakyat Iran atas kehilangan besar yang menimpa kepimpinan tertinggi negara, termasuk tokoh politik, ketenteraan dan keselamatan, di samping nyawa tidak berdosa, termasuk kanak-kanak dan orang awam. Malaysia mengecam sekeras-kerasnya serangan Israel yang didukung Amerika Syarikat ke atas Iran. Dalam masa yang sama, Malaysia turut menyatakan keprihatinan terhadap negara-negara sahabat di Teluk yang terkesan akibat konflik ini. Malaysia mengutuk sebarang tindakan yang menyasarkan orang awam, kerana ia jelas melanggar undang-undang antarabangsa, prinsip kemanusiaan dan nilai keadilan. Saya turut mengambil maklum kesediaan Iran untuk berunding, dengan syarat penamatan perang secara muktamad. Pengalaman lalu membuktikan bahawa gencatan senjata tanpa jaminan kukuh hanya akan mengulang kitaran keganasan, sebagaimana yang berlaku di Gaza dan Lebanon. Justeru, usaha damai mesti berteraskan keadilan, akauntabiliti dan komitmen berpanjangan. Malaysia percaya keamanan sejati menuntut penyelesaian yang tuntas, demi menjamin keselamatan semua pihak serta memulihkan maruah kemanusiaan di rantau Asia Barat. Saya turut menghargai penghargaan Presiden Pezeshkian terhadap sokongan Malaysia, dan komited untuk terus memperkukuh solidariti ini. Sama-sama kita doakan agar konflik di Asia Barat dapat menemui jalan damai dengan kadar segera. #MalaysiaMADANI #DiplomasiMADANI

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I’m pissed! Trump gave Iran a pause on strikes against their energy infrastructure until April 6. So what did Israel do?

They bombed all three of Iran’s largest steel plants simultaneously, which are crucial to their economy And if that wasn’t enough, they also struck Iran’s Khondab heavy-water reactor facility as well as uranium production and uranium-conversion sites All on the same day Why did Israel do this? And was it in coordination with the U.S.? If it’s in coordination, it means Trump lied to Iran. If not, than Israel is lying. If you take into account the report today that JD Vance yelled at Netanyahu over the phone this week, upset at being dragged into the war by misleading intelligence, then I think you have your answer Israel seems to be trying to sabotage these negotiations, and it serves their interests to do so.

BREAKING: A US Justice Department official has confirmed to Reuters that Iran-linked hackers have breached the personal email of FBI Director Kash Patel, publishing photographs of him and his purported resume. 🔴 LIVE updates: aje.news/im6vrc

Iran allows Malaysian ships to pass through Hormuz, says PM Anwar Ibrahim, amid global energy crunch driven by US-Israeli war on Iran aje.news/xymcq6

BREAKING: Israeli chief of staff warns that military will 'collapse in on itself' due to shortage of soldiers 🔴 LIVE updates: aje.news/yxenis?update=…

BREAKING: More than one million fighters in Iran have been prepared for a ground battle with the US, reports Tasnim news agency, citing an Iranian military source.

BREAKING: Iran is preparing a law to charge tolls for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, with parliament drafting legislation to collect fees for ensuring maritime security. 🔴 LIVE updates: aje.news/cx3sxw

Putrajaya plans to cut the monthly subsidised RON95 petrol quota from 300 L to 200 L, effective as early as April. Consumers exceeding the new limit would pay the market price, which has surged to RM3.87 from RM3.27 per litre amid the ongoing Iran war, sources told The Edge. 🧵1 theedgemalaysia.com/node/797401

Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim said any talks with Iran must aim to end the US and Israel war with the country, not serve as a tactical advantage or temporary pause. He also reaffirmed Iran’s right to defend its sovereignty while urging restraint to avoid wider regional fallout.

UPDATE: Shell CEO says Europe could face fuel shortages next month 🔴 LIVE updates: aje.news/ve6pos?update=…

BREAKING: Iran's military dismisses Trump's claim of talks, says: "Has the level of your internal conflicts reached the state of negotiating with yourselves?" 🔴 LIVE updates: aje.news/ve6pos?update=…

BREAKING: Iran, Malaysia discuss US-Israel war 🔴 LIVE updates: aje.news/b79m9v?update=…