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An Australian man believed to have been killed while fighting in Ukraine; the United States announces a major arms deal with Saudi Arabia as President Trump visits the Middle East; in football, Socceroos striker Kusini Yengi dropped from English side Portsmouth

Sussan Ley elected the new leader of the Liberal Party; Turkiye welcomes the dissolution of the Kurdish PKK militant group; and, in sport: the Indian Premier League tournament set to resume this week after a suspension due to regional violence.

Archbishop of the Chaldean Catholic Church, Diocese of Australia and NZ, Mar Emil Shimoun Nona, spoke to SBS Assyrian about the election of Pope Leo XIV, the Augustinian Order and his messages of peace, tolerance and love. He was also asked about the participation of the Patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church, Cardinal Louis Raphaël I Sako, in the Conclave.

Playwright and director Zaya Roel spoke with SBS about the return of his impactful theatrical play, Echoes of Yesterday. After overwhelming demand from the Assyrian community, the production is being replayed due to its powerful and timely focus on the challenges of dementia. The performance will take place at Bankstown Theatre, with free admission available through online registration. Alzheimer'...

Catholics welcome the election of a new Pope in Rome; tensions between Pakistan and India continue to escalate; and, in sport, the NRL confident a new team franchise in Perth will be a success.

Cardinals have been meeting in the Vatican ahead of the conclave on 7 May, where they will start to vote for a successor to Pope Francis. Preparations for the centuries-old tradition are underway, following Pope Francis' death on 21 April at age 88.

Anthony Albanese begins second term with strong mandate after Labor's landslide victory; Israel approves plan to fully capture Gaza and maintain an indefinite military presence there; and, in sport, Brisbane Roar part ways with Ruben Zadkovich as search begins for their fourth manager in three years.

Two young children die in hospital following a house fire in Queensland: veterans and political leaders mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two; and, in football, Paris St Germain takes down Arsenal in the Champions League semi-final.

In this prgram: Oliver Slewa discusses Sydney University's subsidy to Assyrian language teachers to obtain master's degrees; ALC feature about the elections: SBS Examines new episodes and a repeat of highlights of the Assyrian business awards.

Liberal candidate for the seat of McMahon, Carmen Lazar, reflected on her experience during the 2025 Federal Election, saying it gave her the opportunity to meet and connect with people from all walks of life within the electorate’s diverse community. She came second after Labor's Chris Bowen.

Oliver Slewa from Shayna Humanitarian spoke with SBS Assyrian about a valuable opportunity for Assyrian language teachers to enrol in a two-year, full-time master's program, jointly offered by the universities of Sydney and Western Sydney. The universities support and subsidise the program, making it more accessible for prospective students.

The Coalition is on track for its worst-ever result at a federal election after last night's crushing loss to Labor. Peter Dutton lost his seat leaving the Liberal party having to select a successor. Meanwhile, the Greens are in a precarious position.

The next leader of the Coalition to be chosen in a Liberal party room meeting; a class action begins over strip-searches conducted by New South Wales Police at music festivals; and, in sport, Australian Oscar Piastri wins the Miami Grand Prix.

Anthony Albanese secured a larger majority in parliament while Opposition Leader Peter Dutton lost his Queensland seat.

The Labor Party has won the federal election and will be able to form a majority government.

President Trump blames former President Biden for the US economy shrinking over the quarter since he took power; Senate race heats up as balance of power looms large in shaping next government; and, in AFL, North Melbourne defends players, slams Cornes’ comments as vindictive, bullying behaviour.

In this program: Meet the candidate forum; Australia Explained: taking your child to the emergency department at your local hospital; SBS Examines: the role of religion in elections; and the fourth and final leaders' debate.

Hecklers interrupt a solemn Anzac Day service in Melbourne as diggers remembered around the country; Australian nurses in the Vietnam War honoured with a permanent memorial; and, in sport, the NRL flags a potential team in Western Australia.

The Trump administration warns Russia and Ukraine it will walk away from efforts to mediate peace if they don't provide concrete proposals; the death cap mushroom triple-murder trial begins in Victoria; and, in tennis, dual grand slam doubles champion Max Purcell accepts an 18-month ban.

On 23 April, 2023, Shayna Humanitarian hosted a Meet the Candidates forum, bringing together seven candidates from Family First, Labor, The Greens, One Nation, independent and libertarian parties. The event offered an opportunity for these candidates to engage directly with constituents from the electorates they seek to represent, discussing their party platforms and vision for the community. Thro...

Russian President Vladimir Putin announces a three-day ceasefire in the war with Ukraine; anti-gambling advocates criticise the major parties' progress on gambling reform; and, in cricket, an Indian prodigy smashes a record-breaking IPL century.

A panel of undecided voters handed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese a convincing win at the end of the fourth and final leaders' debate. With one week of campaigning remaining, the verdict of voters across Australia will be sealed on 3 May.

The Prime Minister says he is concerned about a rise in online misogyny; the cost of a ketamine nasal spray to treat depression to become cheaper for Australians; and, in football, a goal from Australian Caitlin Foord helps Arsenal reach the Champions League final.

US President Donald Trump has again taken aim at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, blaming his refusal to accept Russian occupation of Crimea for failure to end the Russia-Ukraine war. But Zelenskyy says ceding the territory would be a violation of Ukraine's constitution.

The Coalition promises an additional $90 million to address family and domestic violence across Australia; cost-of-living pressures spark a surge in people seeking help from food charities; and, in golf, Hannah Green reveals a new weapon ahead of the first women's major of the year in Texas.