DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
Tamil Headlines
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Virakesari: Commit yourselves to a peaceful world; President Anura makes an open appeal to the international community; focus on handling domestic crises; we cannot determine the Middle East situation Thinakaran: “Parties involved in the conflict must commit to restoring peace; we have requested a report from the Central Bank on the impact of the clashes; indirect consequences will be addressed” – President delivers special address in Parliament explaining the Middle East situation | “Hold prayers in churches for the Middle East war to end” – Pope’s request to priests |
Thinakkural: Iran continues intensive attacks on Israeli and American positions; Americans advised to leave | US and Israel: 1,039 attacks across 153 cities! 787 Iranians killed | “Trump is a Satan! Peace in the world has vanished” – Kariapper | “While Gulf nations are engulfed in flames, Anura’s true colours are exposed; they are opportunists” – Mujibur Rahman MP | “Middle East war situation: Sri Lanka cannot escape the impact; appropriate action must be taken” – President Anura Thamilan: “America’s retaliation will be delivered soon” – Trump threatens | Death toll skyrocketing in Iran! Strait of Hormuz closed; oil prices may rise due to Iran’s action |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: Air travel obstructed: 10,000 tourists stranded in Sri Lanka: visa extended for 14 days; most tourists are from Israel; air travel to Pakistan halted | Security risk: American citizens in 14 Middle Eastern countries are being immediately repatriated: US embassy in Kuwait closed; Americans in Israel provided buses to travel to Egypt: war fatalities surpass 787 Divaina: US and Israel continue to attack Iran through land and sea for the fourth day: Strait of Hormuz closed: 250 fuel vessels stuck: “ships will be set ablaze if attempts are made to move” — Iran growls; the largest gas exporter in the world, Qatar LNG halts production: Ali Khamenei’s death was planned by observing traffic cameras in Tehran; Americans living in the Middle East asked to evacuate Mawbima: US and Israel continue to attack Iran through land and sea for the fourth day: Strait of Hormuz closed: 250 fuel vessels stuck: “ships will be set ablaze if attempts are made to move” — Iran growls; the largest gas exporter in the world, Qatar LNG halts production: Ali Khamenei’s death was planned by observing traffic cameras in Tehran; Americans living in the Middle East asked to evacuate
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Dinamina: “All parties involved in the war will soon commit to peace; we are prepared for the worst, although we are hoping for the best; government takes responsibility for providing essential services; long-term plans for the crisis; fuel stocks will be well managed” – President in Parliament Aruna: “Risk of losing USD 10 million weekly due to the non-arrival of tourists; the highest turnout of tourists in the country’s history was expected in March” – Deputy Minister of Tourism Anidda: This paper is published only on Fridays |