Cricket, T20 Series: West Indies won the toss and chose to bowl in the 2nd T20I vs Sri Lanka in Kingston, with SL making two XI changes—Kamil Mishara for Lasith Croospulle and Dunith Wellalage for Dilshan Madushanka—while WI bring in seam bowler Shamar Springer for Jason Holder. Sports, Women’s T20 World Cup: England crushed Sri Lanka by 87 runs in the tournament opener at Edgbaston, powered by Danni Wyatt-Hodge’s 105* and Freya Kemp’s 4/21, while New Zealand’s title defence also stumbled as West Indies chased down their target with a ball to spare. Public Safety, Dengue: Health authorities warn mosquito larvae density is rising nationwide, hitting 12% last month (up from 8% in April), with sharp spikes in schools and government institutions; officials urge residents to remove breeding sites and seek care for fever. Crime & Security: Police arrested the brother of alleged drug trafficker “Modara Nipuna” after his deportation from Dubai, with investigations pointing to alleged drug trafficking links in Modara and nearby areas. Foreign Affairs & Rights: The UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture will visit Sri Lanka again from 15–24 June, meeting officials, the Human Rights Commission, and civil society. Economy & Climate: The World Bank expects South Asia growth to soften to 6.3% in 2026 amid Middle East conflict pressures, while Sri Lanka reviews preparedness for El Niño impacts. Development & Trade: Japan handed over refrigerated trucks and ice-making machines to strengthen Sri Lanka’s fisheries cold chain, aiming to cut post-harvest losses. Business & Lifestyle: Food Studio expands its Colombo City Centre Dining Gallery with five culinary concepts, and LAUGFS Supermarkets opens a Bing Chun franchise outlet at Pepiliyana.