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Vice-President JD Vance to lead the US in Iran ceasefire talks as troops stay on alert; Motorists warned fuel prices may stay high for months despite the pause in fighting; in sport, Rory McIlroy prepares to defend his title as US Masters Champion.

Mediation efforts ahead of Donald Trump's deadline on the Strait of Hormuz; Calls for a dedicated war crimes investigations unit, after the charging of Ben Roberts-Smith; and in golf, three-time runner-up Justin Rose is determined to finally win at the Augusta National.

In this program: Feature about the war in the Middle East; Australia Explained: Changing your career; SBS learn English; Australia biodiversity and diet in a multicultural society

Donald Trump targets Australia in fresh criticism over the Iran crisis; E-bike demand surges as commuters confront rising fuel prices; and in rugby league, Jock Madden seals a golden-point thriller to help the Tigers beat the Eels.

US President Donald Trump is ramping up his pressure on Iran in an expletive-laden post over the Strait of Hormuz closure. But Tehran is warning him over the threat, saying the strait will only open if transit revenues are partially set aside to compensate war damages. As strikes and military attacks continue to escalate in the region, it’s unclear if there's an end in sight with the war in the...

Benjamin Netanyahu congratulates Donald Trump on the rescue of the missing American crew member in Iran; The Pope uses his first Easter speech to call for peace; and in the National Basketball League, The Sydney Kings clinch their sixth title, after defeating Adelaide.

Iran announces a wave of new attacks on Tel Aviv and in bases in Kuwait and Bahrain; NASA's first crewed lunar mission in fifty years is preparing to launch this morning; and in golf, the PGA tour voices support for Tiger Woods as he takes time out after arrest...

The celebration featured a vibrant parade, traditional music and dance performances, and a variety of cultural activities that reflected the rich heritage of the Assyrian people. Families and visitors enjoyed food stalls offering authentic cuisine, while community leaders highlighted the importance of preserving language, identity, and traditions for future generations. SBS Assyrian met members...

On Sunday, 29 March 2026, the Assyrian community in Sydney celebrated the 6776 Assyrian New Year, which falls on 1 April each year. More than ten thousand people attended the festival. The event was also attended by many dignitaries representing federal, state, and local governments. Here are highlights of their speeches.

Global reactions grow against Israel's mandatory death penalty for Palestinians; Reserve Bank to ban surcharge fees for EFTPOS, Mastercard and Visa transactions ; and in sport, FIFA rejects Iran's request to have World Cup group matches shifted from USA to Mexico