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President Trump’s proposal for the US to take over Gaza and relocate Palestinians has triggered international condemnation. Arab nations, the UN, and key allies warn it would worsen regional instability and undermine a two-state solution. Critics, including US politicians and foreign leaders, are calling the idea unrealistic and dangerous.

US President Donald Trump repeats his plan for Gaza on social media; more wild weather — including a cyclone — predicted for an already rain-soaked north Queensland; and, in cricket, Australia on top after a slow-paced first day's play in the second Test match against Sri Lanka.

US President Donald Trump signs an executive order for steel tariffs — with no exceptions for Australia; a seven-year-old dies in a stabbing in South Korea; and, in sport, world athletics propose testing all elite females in a new crackdown on trans athletes.

Sam Kerr looking to the future after being found not guilty of racially harassing a London police officer; Benjamin Netanyahu orders Israel's military to be ready to fight again in Gaza; and, in sport, Talisha Harden to equal a veteran record in the Indigenous All Stars match.

Retiring renters in Australia face homelessness; a criminal trial set to begin for those accused of murdering Indigenous teenager Cassius Turvey; and, in sport, at the age of 23, Violette Dorange has become the youngest sailor to finish the Vendee Globe.

Peter Dutton defends Donald Trump's proposal to relocate Gaza residents; Labor introduces a new student code to combat assaults on campus; and, in sport, Donald Trump signs an order banning trans athletes in the United States.

A man is assisting police after a one year old dies outside a Sydney childcare centre; Donald Trump reiterates his support for Gazans to be resettled elsewhere; and, in sport, a gold medal from the 1956 Melbourne Olympics to be sold at auction.

Australia has seen three fatal shark attacks in just a few weeks, with the most recent one killing a 17-year-old in Queensland. Meanwhile, the practice of setting shark nets has been a source of controversy, criticised for its environmental impact and inefficiency. Is the situation really getting worse, and what can actually be done to avoid shark attacks?

Australia's emergency minister on her way to north Queensland; the US presses pause on planned tariffs on Canada and Mexico; and, in sport, Travis Head and Annabel Sutherland win top honours at this year's Australian cricket awards.

The Assyrian National Council of Australia hosted the Assyrian Business Awards 2025, recognising excellence in the community. With 210 nominees on the list, 13 winners were selected, including the prestigious Assyrian Businessperson of the Year. The awards gala night was attended by over 450 guests.

Australia imposes counterterrorism sanctions on an online transnational terrorist group; the Grammy Awards kick off in LA; and, in cricket, Australia's coach Andrew McDonald says he believes Mitch Marsh has an international future, despite an injury setback.

Hope fades for survivors of a US plane crash; the Prime Minister's strong words for people arrested in antisemitism investigation; and in sport, Australia in a dominant position after the first day of the women’s Ashes Test.

Authorities defend keeping secret the discovery of an antisemitic plot in Sydney; Donald Trump cancels plans to freeze US federal government grants; and, in sport, Afghanistan's female cricket team prepares for an exhibition match.

NATO chief Mark Rutte says Europe is willing to pay for US weapons to support Ukraine; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces a national plan to combat antisemitism; and, in tennis, a shock upset at the Australian Open, with Madison Keys through to the women's decider.

A man fighting for life after a police shooting in Queensland; volunteers make a grim discovery in the Syrian capital of Damascus; and, in sport, the crash that killed Leicester City football club owner Vichai Srivaddanaprahba ruled accidental.

In this episode, Yousip Bet Yousip discusses the founding of the Assyrian Universal Alliance (AUA) during the Paris conference in 1968, as well as the creation and design of the Assyrian flag. He also explains the process behind establishing the date for the Assyrian new year.

The federal government's anti-scam legislation examined by a parliamentary committee; communities in Australia begin Lunar New Year celebrations; and, in cricket, Australia considers changing tactics for the Test series against Sri Lanka.

Lunar New Year festivities will officially begin this week, marking the Year of the Wood Snake. One of the most important cultural celebrations for many east and south-east Asian communities, it is observed by more than a quarter of the world’s population. For artist Jason Wing with both Chinese and Aboriginal ancestry, it’s a time for reflection — his work offers an exploration and celebration of...

Prime minister Anthony Albanese has announced the 2025 Australian of the Year, Senior Australian of the Year and Young Australian of the Year in a ceremony at the National Arboretum in Canberra. In this podcast, we will present you with the winners and their contributions to Australia and the world.

Anthony Albanese announces $6.4 million for Holocaust education; South Korea's impeached leader Yoon Suk Yeoul formally charged with insurrection; and, in tennis, Jannik Sinner celebrates winning his second successive Australian Open title.

Australia Day, celebrated annually on 26 January, has been a national public holiday since 1994. While some Australians enjoy barbecues and citizenship ceremonies, others — particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities — view it as a day of mourning, referred to as Invasion Day or Survival Day. This reflects ongoing debates about the date's significance, given its historical assoc...

In 2021, the second line of the Australian anthem was changed from 'for we are young and free' to 'for we are one and free' to reflect the 65,000 years of Australia's human history. SBS Assyrian carefully translated the lyrics into Assyrian to make them better understood by new Assyrian Australians.

The Houthis release 25 hostages seized from a ship in the Red Sea; swastikas plastered on a political billboard; and, in sport, American Emma Navarro calls for more video replays after controversial call at the Australian Open.

SBS Assyrian spoke with several prominent members of the Assyrian community to hear their thoughts on celebrating Australia’s national day as new Australians. They also shared their views on the ongoing calls to change the date from 26 January.

Foreign Minister Penny Wong meets with the Trump administration on their first full day in office; authorities try to assure the public they're doing everything they can over antisemitic attacks; and, in tennis, Novak Djokovic fights off an injury to make the Australian Open quarter-finals and now, it's Aussie Alex De Minaur's turn.