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SBS News In Depth
Episodes — page 28
Qantas cancels flights as war hits corporate Australia's earningsThe ASX edges higher despite fresh warnings from corporate Australia, with Qantas and Westpac flagging the financial impact of the Middle East conflict as cost pressures build. Ric…
Uber riders to pay fuel surcharge as prices surgeAustralian consumers will be paying a temporary fuel surcharge for their Uber trips if they choose to ride in a petrol or hybrid car. The new measure will begin from Wednesday, and…
It's all change for Hungary after Viktor Orbán was oustedHungarian voters continue to celebrate after ousting Prime Minister Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power. The election result was a rejection of his authoritarian, far-right agenda…
US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz beginsA US naval blockade on all maritime traffic through Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz has come into effect, after a deadline passed for a ceasefire deal and reopening of the pa…
Eight people recognised for Bondi braveryEight people have been recognised for their bravery during the Bondi Junction shopping centre attack. Governor-General Sam Mostyn announced the special honours to mark the two-year…
Markets slip as oil surges and investors ask can AI interpret geopolitical risk?The ASX edges lower as oil prices climb above US$100 amid escalating Middle East tensions, raising fresh concerns about inflation and growth. Armina Rosenberg from Minotaur Capital…
United States to blockade Iran's portsMarathon talks between the United States and Iran have failed to reach a deal to end the war, jeopardising a fragile two-week ceasefire. The collapse of peace negotiations, and U-S…
INTERVIEW: Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy on plans for a missile industryAustralia is stepping into a new phase of its military evolution, producing a type of high-precision, sniper-like missile on home soil for the first time. Along with the United Sta…
India begins count of its 1.4 billion peopleIndia is about to conduct the world’s largest census of its predicted 1.4 billion population after a five year COVID-initiated delay, budgeted for almost two billion Australian dol…
'Love always triumphs': Peter Magyar's Tisza party ousts VIktor Orban after 16 yearsHungary's veteran nationalist leader Viktor Orban has conceded defeat after a landslide election victory by the upstart opposition Tisza party. An end to Mr Orban's period in gover…
Human rights groups warn about systematic persecution of Baha'i followersExecutions have continued despite war in Iran, with human rights organisations warning the regime is sending a brutal message to citizens who challenge it.Fears are mounting in the…
Darwin multicultural walking group connecting migrants one step at a timeA local program in Darwin is helping refugees and new migrants connect with their community, while building life-long friendships. The walking group may be simple, but organisers s…
'Splashdown confirmed' as Artemis II astronauts return to Earth from record-breaking trip to the moonThe crew of NASA's Artemis II mission have returned to Earth after creating history on their pass behind the moon. They splashed down in the Pacific this morning, after flying deep…
Digital detox: welcome to the offline club for those wanting a screen-free connectionA new kind of club has emerged in Amsterdam - one where participants choose to go offline, away from their phones and other devices. The gathering reflects a wider trend, especiall…
INTERVIEW: The Cocos Islands will soon become uninhabitable; but what happens to the residents?A remote Australian outpost more than 3,000 kilometres from Perth, the Cocos (Keeling) Islands are facing an uncertain future. Climate modelling predicts the low-lying atoll, home…
ASX has best week since October 2022 even as super returns slideA volatile stretch for markets has taken a bite out of Australians’ super, with SuperRatings CEO Kirby Rappell explaining how recent gains have been erased amid global uncertainty…
Victoria making voting more accessible for neurodivergent peopleThe Victorian Electoral Commission will introduce low-sensory voting at this year's state election, in a move to make elections more accessible to neurodivergent voters.
US to host Israel-Lebanon talks amid fears for the Iran truceWithin hours of a US–Iran ceasefire, Israel launched strikes across Lebanon, killing hundreds and leaving civilians terrified, as confusion grew over whether the deal ever applied…
INTERVIEW - SBS speaks with UN World Food Programme Country Director Allison Oman Lawi in BeirutSBS World News speaks with UN World Food Programme Country Director Allison Oman Lawi, who is currently in Beirut.
Calls for tougher peacekeeper protections as Israel and Hezbollah blamed for Indonesian soldier deathsItalian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has expressed indignation after Italian peacekeepers travelling from southern Lebanon toward Beirut were blocked by warning shots fired by t…
