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During his recent visit to Australia, Ninab Toma, a member of the political bureau of the Assyrian Democratic Movement, spoke with SBS Assyrian about the challenges confronting the Assyrian nation and the ADM, particularly in managing its affairs in northern Iraq and within the Kurdistan Region.

Israel defiant as global leaders recognise a Palestinian state; German jets scrambled as tensions rise between Russia and NATO; and, in sport, high jumper Nicola Olyslagers wins world athletics gold.

*** Israel closes a Jordan border crossing after a deadly shooting; a report card comes in on coercive control prosecutions in New South Wales; and in sport, Sydney Rooster Victor Radley banned for ten NRL games over drug allegations.

Experts say there are a number of driving forces behind recent mass demonstrations in Australia and the UK, and says they are "not particularly exceptional". They also say media organisations need to treat this issue with caution when reporting. A weekend of protests in both Australia and the United Kingdom. The fatal shooting of US conservative political activist Charlie Kirk was seized upon by o...

Israel opens another corridor out of Gaza, as 63 more reported dead from its bombardment; the federal opposition tries to play spoiler ahead of the government's 2035 climate target announcement; and, in athletics, young Aussie Gout Gout keeping his cool at the World Athletics Championships

In this programs: Interview with Oliver Slewa about RU OK Day; NACA feature about Aab-Islamic summet in Duha regarding Israeli attack on Qatar; and on Australia Explaine: How to change your name legally.

Australia joins in condemnation of Israel, after a U-N body's claim it is committing genocide in Gaza; Federal Opposition Leader Sussan Ley will propose welfare benefits be scaled back; And in athletics, Jessica Hull claims Australia's second medal of the world championships in Tokyo

Australia joins in condemnation of Israel, after a U-N body's claim it is committing genocide in Gaza; Federal Opposition Leader Sussan Ley [[susan lee]] will propose welfare benefits be scaled back; and, in athletics, Jessica Hull claims Australia's second medal of the world championships in Tokyo

An Israeli strike on Doha last week has set off a wave of condemnation, with Arab and Islamic leaders gathering in Qatar to arrive at a united response. Israel, meanwhile, is standing firm, deepening its alliance with Washington as the war in Gaza rages on.

Oliver Slewa presents on R U OK? Day and R U OK? Awareness Month, an initiative that encourages people to check in on others and start conversations about mental health. His talk highlights the power of asking “Are you okay?” and how small acts of care can support friends, family, and colleagues. The goal is to build stronger connections and remind everyone that talking about wellbeing can make a...

The US questions whether Russia intended to violate Poland's airspace ; Labor claims Victory in the New South Wales state seat of Kiama ; and in sport, Argentina deals a blow to the Wallabies' Rugby Championship.

-U describe Russian drones in Polish airspace as a move toward open conflict; Liberal Senator ejected from the front bench after comments about the Australian Indian community; and in sport, Wallabies fly-half Tom Lynagh cleared for Argentina rematch this weekend...

Jacinta Price accepts her demotion from the coalition frontbench; Conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk dies after being shot in the US; and in sport,b Jai Hindley loses more seconds as he fights for a podium finish at La Vuelta.

Israel has struck the Qatari capital of Doha, killing five Hamas members and one Qatari security official. It has led to an outcry from Qatar, Washington, and humanitarian groups, with concern the strike will jeopardise fragile ceasefire talks.

France's parliament has voted to oust the country's Prime Minister, Francois Bayrou, who has lost a confidence motion and is expected to tender his resignation. It comes as part of the opposition party's plan to bring down the government in the face of increasing national debt and a deepening political crisis.

Oliver Slewa, a lawyer and a contributor for SBS Assyrian, discusses in this podcast the significance of Privacy Awareness and emphasises the importance of remaining cautious and safeguarding our privacy at all times. Click on play to listen to the interview.

Australia joins international condemnation of Israel's strike on Qatar; a group of elderly Ukrainians collecting pensions killed in a Russian attack.;and in sport, organisers cut short another stage in the La Vuelta race in Spain because of protesters.

In this program: ALC feature about Prostate Cancer, Oliver Slewa talking about privacy awareness and in Australia explained: How to deal when confronted with wildlife in Australia

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness month, with the disease now the most common cause of death from cancer for men in Australia. Advocacy groups are pushing for greater awareness and regular testing for all men in the country, including those from a multicultural background.

Erin Patterson gets a life sentence for the mushroom murders; one of the policemen allegedly shot by Dezi Freeman laid to rest; and, in tennis; Jannik Sinner wins the U-S Open

Fifteen people have died in a streetcar derailment at a tourist hotspot in Portugal; Liberal Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has called for laws to ban burning the Australian flag; and in sport, Alex de Minaur is out of the US Open after a quarter-final loss.

Fifteen people have died in a streetcar derailment at a tourist hotspot in Portugal; Liberals Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price calls for laws to ban burning the Australian flag; and in sports, Alex de Minaur out of the U-S Open after a quarterfinals loss.

In this program: Oliver Slewa talks about National Child Protection Week; AlC's special feature about Anti-Immigration rallies in Australia; and, in Australia Explained, Cervical Cancer Screening Test.

Two people arrested and released as the hunt continues for Victoria's alleged police killer; Israeli tanks advancing closer to Gaza City; and, in sport praise for Mitch Brown after he came out as the first bisexual AFL player.

The government under pressure to release more home care packages for older people; over 800 killed in an Afghanistan earthquake ; and in sport, a genetic sex test required before boxer Imane Khelif can fight in the world championships.