DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: Attack on the Israeli Prime Minister’s office; Iranian Revolutionary Guard announces missile strike | “If the war intensifies, price increases are inevitable; imports will not be affected” — Petroleum Corporation | “War can never be recognised; we will raise our voice internationally for the welfare of the region” — Government announcement Thinakaran: “Government closely monitoring Middle East due to direct economic ties” – Minister Nalinda Jayatissa | Government employees’ housing loan increased to Rs. 5 million! | New number +94 704776008 to connect Sri Lankans in the Middle East |
Thinakkural: Expanding Iranian retaliation; Arab countries becoming a major war front! Joint US-Israel attacks on 130 Iranian cities in a single day; intense strikes continue for the third day | “The war will last 4 weeks! 9 Iranian warships destroyed” — Trump | 3 American F-15 fighter jets shot down | Attack on the Israeli Prime Minister’s office! Thamilan: Iran rose aggressively; barrage of attacks on American positions! Great tension in the Middle East due to fears of a nuclear attack |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: The Middle East turns worse: four oil vessels destroyed: crude oil prices increased; 350 oil and gas vessels stuck at the Strait of Hormuz Divaina: War worsened: Iran attacks several places in the Middle East; “the war will be prolonged by several weeks” – Trump; not prepared for discussions with the US – Iran states Mawbima: Obstructions to recall Sri Lankans amidst the air travel crisis in the Middle East: visas of foreigners stuck in Sri Lanka, extended | “The ‘righteous operation’ against Iran will continue until the final goal is achieved” – Donald Trump states; Iran continues to attack supporters of the US; energy supply disrupted
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Dinamina: QR not required: There is plenty of fuel, do not collect fuel at homes; Several more ships are on the way; Fuel distribution continues; If oil is given in containers, licences will be cancelled; Police security for filling stations – Government states Aruna: Middle East’s largest refinery, which processes 500,000 barrels of crude oil per day, comes under attack; “If Iran does not lay down its arms, death is certain” – A threat from Trump; Israel bombs Lebanon, 31 dead; For months, American intelligence agencies have monitored the movements of Ali Khamenei Anidda: This paper is published only on Fridays |