SBS Assyrian

The International Day of People with Disability, observed each year on December 3, is dedicated to raising awareness, promoting inclusion, and celebrating the achievements of people with disabilities. Oliver Slewa explains the significance of this important event.

13 people arrested in Hong Kong over apartment fires; The federal government releases a national AI plan, and in sport, Usman Khawaja's fitness for the second Ashes Test in doubt.

Calls to tackle vaccine hesitancy amid falling immunisation rates in Australia; Australian funding for Pacific countries to tackle rising HIV rates welcomed; and in Formula One, Oscar Piastri's reaction after a costly setback at the Qatar Grand Prix.

Suite of environment reforms to pass through parliament; a woman dead and a man in hospital after a shark attack on a remote New South Wales beach; and in sport, The Olympic torch has been lit in ancient Olympia.

In this program, Australia Explained: The Codes of Dressing, NACA features about the G20 summit end. the controversy about the BOM's expensive new website. SBS learn English episode #99, Saying no to Alcohol.

Ukraine's President seeks a meeting with Donald Trump; Monthly inflation data in Australia to be released for the first time; and in cricket, Australia to face Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup group.

The criminal cases against two prominent Donald Trump critics dismissed; Power outages after storms and hail in southeast Queensland; and in golf, Min Woo Lee says he is mentally and physically prepared to play his best at the Australian PGA Championship.

The Bureau of Meteorology's (BoM) controversial website redesign carries a staggering 96 million dollar price tag. The cost blowout has drawn sharp criticism from both government ministers and the opposition. Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt has expressed deep concern over the massive expenditure, while Nationals Leader David Littleproud warns the public that the exorbitant cost will furth...

World leaders have hailed the first G20 summit in Africa as a victory for multilateralism, even as they addressed challenges of climate change, inequality and war, against a backdrop of shifting geopolitical rivalries. The notable absence of President Donald Trump has raised questions the role of the United States, in a changing world order

The federal government defends the COP31 hosting arrangement; Opposition leader Sussan Ley [[Susan Lee]] under pressure; and in sport, in Formula One, Oscar Piastri has reacted to his disqualification from the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

The Prime Minister in South Africa for G20 as Penny Wong arrives in India for bilateral talks; The UN Security Council endorses Trump's peace plan for Gaza; and in sport, a football tournament to spread hope in Gaza.

Turkiye will host the next COP meeting - not Australia; Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 25 Palestinians; and in soccer, Matildas trio help Arsenal seal comeback win over Real Madrid in Champions League.

In this program: Interview with Frank Gilber about the premiere of his movie, interview with Shushan Tower about the launch of the Assyrian Aid Relief-Australia; NACA feature about energy in Australia

New leaders for both Victoria's and New South Wales Liberal parties; the UN Security Council endorses a US plan for peace in Gaza; and in sport, European heavyweights book their spots at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Rising electricity prices are a major driver of headline inflation, putting pressure on households and Australia’s 2.6 million small business owners.

An overwhelming vote to force the release of files on Jeffrey Epstein; an urgent warning for international students leaving Australia; and in sport, the Iraqi football team in his path to FIFA World Cup

Assyrian Aid Relief–Australia was recently established to support Assyrian schools in northern Iraq and to assist with community projects, including providing power generators to Assyrian villages. Shushan Tower, the elected president of the organisation, spoke to SBS about its goals and the reasons behind its creation.

After months of challenges and setbacks, director Frank Gilbert premiered his film Son of Assyria at a cinema in his hometown of Chicago. Mr Gilbert told SBS Assyrian that he felt immense joy and relief as audiences responded with pride, emotion, and tears while watching this portrayal of modern Assyrian history, highlighting the persecution and mass killings of Assyrians in northern Iraq at the e...

Former US Vice President Dick Cheney has died at the age of 84 from complications related to pneumonia and cardiovascular disease. Mr Cheney became one of the most powerful vice presidents in US history as George W. Bush’s number two during 9/11 and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

ASIO foils foreign spy plot to recruit Australians and steal sensitive national secrets... UN warns world set to permanently breach 1.5 degree Celsius climate target within a decade, and in sport, The NRL set to ban clubs from commenting on players under contract.

In this program: NACA feature about the train attack in the UK; Oliver Slewa talking about living expenses; in Australia Explained, How to build a relationship in Australia and in the medical series: Albert Yousif talks about Pre-Diabetes

Foreign ministers meet to discuss an international peacekeeping force in Gaza; The Reserve Bank set to announce its decision on the cash rate; and in Rugby Union, Indigenous and Pasifika teams prepare for the Global Youth Sevens tournament

After a mass stabbing on a train in the UK left 11 people hospitalised, police say they have no evidence suggesting the attack was related to terrorism. With one suspect now in custody, authorities in the UK are urging the public to give time for a full investigation into the motives behind the incident.

The actions of the driver during the mass stabbing on a UK train praised; Optus executives questioned as part of a deadly triple zero service outage; in cricket, India levels T20 series against Australia.

Victoria's parliament passes a historic treaty with First Nations people ;King Charles strips his brother Andrew of all his titles; and in cricket; Australia's women lose their World Champions title as India triumphs after a massive run chase.