Negombo Prison Crisis: Sri Lanka’s prison system is under intense scrutiny after deadly clashes at Negombo Prison left at least 27 dead and over 100 injured, with families still searching for transferred inmates and officials pointing to chronic overcrowding and wider criminal justice failures. Accountability Push: Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa blamed the Government for failing to protect people in state custody, while legal and rights-focused commentary calls for real reform, not slogans. Child Labour-Free Exports: Sri Lanka plans fresh U.S. engagement to protect export markets as Washington moves toward new tariffs tied to forced or child labour concerns in supply chains. Money Laundering Overhaul: Proposed amendments aim to broaden Sri Lanka’s anti-money laundering rules, strengthen asset-freezing powers, and make wilful tax evasion a predicate offence. Port City Labour Sandbox: Colombo Port City is considering a regulatory sandbox to trial labour market reforms, arguing rigid hiring rules—not taxes—are holding back entrepreneurship. Hypertension Spotlight: A Hypertension Summit 2026 is set for 11 July, urging early screening and treatment. Cricket (WI vs SL): West Indies were fined and docked WTC points for slow over-rate in the second Test, while Justin Greaves surged in ICC Test rankings after a standout series.