DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: “Iran is ready to provide fuel to Sri Lanka” – Announcement by Iranian Ambassador Alireza Delkhosh; points out that there are no restrictions for friendly nations to travel through the Strait of Hormuz | “Attacks on Iran halted for 5 days” – Donald Trump announces; Iran says no negotiations have taken place Thinakaran: “Thanks for the hospitality towards the Iranian Navy; Iran is ready to provide fuel to Sri Lanka; We are certainly ready to help if a request is made” – Iranian Ambassador states | Decision to provide two months’ worth of medicine to clinic patients at once | Protest in Jaffna against hate speech |
Thinakkural: “Attacks on Iran halted for 5 days” – Donald Trump announces | The world stands at the threshold of World War 3? Donald Trump’s 48-hour deadline has ended Thamilan: “Temporary halt to the war on Iran!” – US President Trump announces | Police officer apologises to youth arrested for insulting the Israeli national flag; Agrees to pay Rs. 2 million in compensation at the Supreme Court | Bus services suspended demanding a fare hike; great impact on the people |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: Trump halts the war? Attacking Iranian power plants and energy hubs halted for five days: “No talks with the US: will continue attacks” — Iran states Divaina: “No discussions with Washington” — Iran silent on Trump’s peace; Trump halts attacking Iran for five days; discussions were a success — Washington states | “Sri Lanka is a friend of ours: we will provide anything, including oil, if requested” — Iranian Ambassador states
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Dinamina: Trump suspends the war for five days: attacks on power plants and energy hubs stopped; Trump retreated – Iran says Aruna: Bus fares increase: approval granted to increase fares by 12.19%; minimum fare is Rs. 30, while maximum fare is Rs. 2,422 Anidda: This paper is published only on Fridays |