Dengue Surge: Sri Lanka reported 1,069 new dengue cases in 24 hours, pushing the yearly total to 47,179, with 112 MOH divisions flagged as high-risk and Maharagama still the worst hotspot. GSP+ Warning: Opposition figures warn Sri Lanka could lose EU GSP+ trade benefits over slow PTA reform progress, with EU diplomats reportedly stressing PTA changes tied to international convention compliance. Cricket Governance Row: The President’s Media Division and Sri Lanka Cricket both denied claims that ICC Chairman Jay Shah threatened to blacklist SLC or demand elections. Military Intelligence Shake-up: A new Military Intelligence director appointment has sparked allegations of political influence, including claims the officer lacks key intelligence qualifications. Digital Payments Push: SLT-Mobitel mCash integrated GovPay to let citizens pay over 4,000 government services (including traffic fines) via mobile, even for real-time payments. Disaster Preparedness: Sri Lanka plans a nationwide early warning system with India’s help to send emergency alerts to phones even without active internet. SEC Crackdown: The SEC says it secured record enforcement recoveries in 2025, including a Rs. 188.1m settlement for market rigging. Power Sector: NSO says forced renewable shutdowns should end next year as BESS projects come online. Sports Spotlight: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi stole headlines with a record 11-ball List A fifty and a 29-ball 94 in India A’s tri-series win over Sri Lanka A.