Labour Mobility Deal: Sri Lanka and Thailand signed two agreements in Bangkok to formalise safe, regular recruitment of Sri Lankan workers, with Thailand approving an initial intake of 10,000 and a framework covering contracts, welfare, visas and repatriation. Fuel Price Pressure: Private diesel retailers say they are losing up to Rs.160 per litre and some pumps have gone empty, while the Energy Minister says Sri Lanka is reviewing fuel prices and is weighing options like subsidies or price bands. Cricket—Women’s Asia Cup Fallout: India beat Sri Lanka by 72 runs in Dubai but refused to accept the trophy from ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi, with BCCI calling it a “collective decision”; meanwhile, India’s Kranti Gaud was fined 10% for a send-off gesture in the final. Cricket—England vs Sri Lanka Build-up: England’s white-ball setup brings Kevin Pietersen as a specialist mentor, while Sri Lanka face a tough T20 stretch against a strong England side. Regional Tech Cooperation: BIMSTEC and Sri Lanka signed an agreement to set up a Technology Transfer Facility in Colombo to speed up science and innovation exchanges. Energy & Climate Watch: Sri Lanka’s clean-energy push is colliding with payment and grid governance problems, and officials warn El Niño makes disaster preparedness urgent. Public Health: A new push to make Sri Lanka rabies-free by 2030 hinges on enforcing dog registration and vaccination rules at local level.