SBS Assyrian

Renewed budget expectations as the Treasurer meets with G20 leaders in Washington; Polls reveal nearly equal support for the two major parties ahead of the May budget; And in sport, Football Australia reveals the host states for the 2026 Asian Cup.

X says it will fight Australia's eSafety Commissioner requests to remove posts about church stabbings; A man is dead after colliding with a bus on a highway near Dubbo; And in sport, how artificial intelligence will be used at this year’s Olympic Games.

A 19-year-old arrested for participating in riots following the Wakeley Church stabbing attack; Israel considers retaliation against Iran following drone and missile attacks; Brisbane's preparedness to host the 2032 Olympic games called into question.

In this bulletin, A candlelit vigil to be held at Bondi Beach this Sunday to honour the victims of the Westfield stabbing attack; The bishop stabbed at a Sydney church publicly forgives his attacker; And in sport, Brisbane's preparedness to host the 2032 Olympic games called into question.

Police declare church stabbing a terrorist act; Anthony Albanese praises a French citizen who fought off the Bondi attacker; And in AFL, Collingwood defender Nathan Murphy retires after repeated head knocks.

In his report, Naseem Sadiq discusses how Iraqis observed drone and cruise missiles soaring through the skies of Erbil, located in Northern Iraq. He highlights the successful interception by the American anti-missile defense system, which neutralized two missiles. Consequently, these intercepted missiles fell in Rawandoz, within the Kurdistan region, without causing any damage.

Joni Odisho is the president of the Athri Assyrian Centre. He talks about the future projects and activities including an Assyrian Book Exhibition to be held at Odessa hall in mid April this yrear

Professor Samir Johna, a Clinical Professor of Surgery at Bernard Tyson Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine, Loma Linda University, is also a poet versed in Assyrian and Arabic literature. Visiting Sydney from the USA, he's launching his book, "One Thousand and One Verses of Raweh," discussing his profound love for Assyrian art with SBS Assyrian.

Some Assyrian community leaders have voiced their perspective on the recent Church stabbing, which authorities are investigating as an act of terror. Reflecting on the gravity of the situation, these leaders convey their profound sorrow and sadness over the tragic event. They urge the community to remain composed and to trust in the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies...

An independent coronial inquiry to be established into the Bondi Junction stabbing attack as the state government considers additional measures for security guards; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joins Scottie Scheffler wins his second Masters in three years.