ODI Series Update: Persistent rain at Sabina Park in Kingston forced the abandonment of the 2nd ODI between West Indies and Sri Lanka with no ball bowled, leaving Sri Lanka 1-0 up after their 41-run win in the opener and keeping the series alive only through Monday’s final match. LPG Cost Shielding: India’s Petroleum Ministry says domestic LPG prices rose by Rs 29 per 14.2kg cylinder, but households are still effectively paying far less than market-linked costs, with the government absorbing under-recovery of about Rs 700 per cylinder amid West Asia-linked price pressure. Food Security Alarm: The UN World Food Programme warns Iran conflict-driven fuel and food shocks are pushing millions toward acute hunger, estimating an additional 1.3 million in Sri Lanka among those struggling to meet basic needs. Health Prevention: Sri Lanka health authorities highlight that a simple blood test can help prevent genetic blood disorders like thalassaemia, noting about 3% of the population are carriers. Detention Claims: Former minister Udaya Gammanpila alleges detained retired Major General Suresh Salley has started a hunger strike over mistreatment in CID custody. Cybercrime Crackdown: China’s embassy says joint Sri Lanka-China law enforcement efforts have intensified since early 2026 to tackle online gambling and telecom fraud linked to cross-border criminal networks.