SBS Assyrian

The United States is preparing to expand a naval blockade of Iran’s ports, as it ramps up economic pressure to force Tehran back to nuclear negotiations. U-S President Donald Trump says the strategy is working, but Iran has condemned the move as an act of war and signalled it will respond. Despite claims of military success, divisions are growing in Congress over the cost, strategy and long-term...

UK PM Keir Starmer condemns "appalling" attack on two Jewish men; report from Royal Commission into Anti-Semitism and Social Cohesion to be released today; and in the NRL, The Women's State of Origin series kicks off tonight.

Qatar calls for a comprehensive peace deal in the Middle East; search resumes for missing girl in the NT; and in sport, the sacked Demons CEO considers legal action

In this program; Part two interview with Sam Darmo about the Simele Monument project; Feature about the 30th anniversary of the Port Arthur Massacre; and in Australia Explained: how to save money during the fuel crisis

Iran proposes easing Strait of Hormuz blockade; Californian teacher charged with attempted assassination of U-S President; and in sport, The A-League finals series gets underway with two elimination finals.

It's been nearly 30 years since 35 people died and dozens more were injured in a shooting at Port Arthur, in southern Tasmania. [[anniversary 28 April]] The tragedy led to a mass buyback of more than half-a-million guns and other reforms to gun ownership. Australia hadn't seen a mass shooting anywhere near that scale in almost 30 years. until the attack at Bondi in December, when 15 people were...

Australia invests 750 million dollars in defence vehicles; cCalls for a national investigation into the unexplained rise in road deaths; and in sport, multiple runners smash the two-hour marathon world record in London...

This 2016 interview features Gabi Georgis, founder of the Assyrian Levies march on ANZAC Day in Australia, explaining why the Assyrian regiment in Australia will no longer take part in the annual parade held on April 25 after one decade of participation.

More than one thousand parishioners, along with bishops representing numerous churches and various local, state, and federal officials, gathered to welcome the newly elected Patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church, Mar Polis III Nona. SBS Assyrian highlighted the speeches and well-wishes offered by several guests, reflecting their appreciation for His Beatitude’s achievements during his ten...

Donald Trump announces extension of ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon; Anthony Albanese defends NDIS reforms; and in AFL, Carlton coach Michael Voss says there's been amazing care and love shown for Elijah Hollands. .