SBS News In Depth

Slowing retail sales could mean bigger Black Friday discounts this year, as shoppers face renewed interest rate pressures.

Slowing retail sales and cost-of-living pressures could deliver bigger Black Friday and Christmas bargains. But with inflation rising and uncertainty over the RBA's next move, what does it mean for shoppers and investors?

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Betashares Investment Strategist Hugh Lam about consumer spending, interest rates, global markets and the Australian dollar's 13-year high against the New Zealand dollar.

In this episode:

Why could Black Friday discounts be bigger this year?
How is inflation affecting the RBA's next rate decision?
What do US interest rates and the AI boom mean for investors?
Why is the Australian dollar soaring against the NZ dollar?
Where could investors find opportunities amid uncertainty?
SBS On the Money is a daily finance podcast where SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves unpacks the ASX, the economy and the latest market moves with leading analysts and executives.

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Why are millions celebrating Diwali, and what's behind the lights, sweets and colourful traditions? Discover the meaning of the Festival of Lights and how it's celebrated across Australia.

More than just lights and celebrations, Diwali is a five-day festival rich in meaning, food and tradition.

From family rituals to festive feasts, discover how different communities mark the occasion and why calls are growing for greater recognition in Australia.

In this episode:

Why is Diwali celebrated?
What's the meaning behind the lights?
How do traditions differ across cultures?
What foods and rituals mark the festival?
Could Diwali become an Australian public holiday?
SBS News in Depth is a news analysis podcast from SBS, going behind the headlines with reporting and interviews on the stories shaping Australia and the world.

Listen to more episodes of SBS News in Depth, and follow the show on the SBS Audio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

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The votes are being counted in Israel, and Ben Lewis is in Tel Aviv to pull back the curtain on what could be the country’s most consequential election ever.

The votes are being counted in Israel, and Ben Lewis is in Tel Aviv to pull back the curtain on what could be the country’s most consequential election ever. While in Brazil, Lula da Silva has won a shock fourth term, and Flavio Bolsonaro fleeing to the US. Serbia’s months-long student protest movement has peacefully ousted the country’s far-right leader Aleksandar Vucic after 12 years in power, but how the newly formed government in Belgrade will shape the country’s future remains to be seen. Plus, we take a flight to Destination Unknown as Australia’s newest airport blows travellers off course.

Foreign governments are accused of threatening and intimidating critics living in Australia. As a Senate inquiry examines transnational repression, those targeted are calling for stronger protections.

Australian citizen Salman Shabbir alleges his brother was abducted and tortured in Pakistan to silence his political activism in Sydney.

SBS News reporter Tee Mitchell investigates transnational repression, the challenges facing those targeted and whether Australian laws offer enough protection.

In this episode:

How did political activism in Sydney allegedly lead to torture in Pakistan?
How far will foreign governments go to silence critics abroad?
Why are victims struggling to get protection in Australia?
Are Australian laws failing to tackle transnational repression?
Will a Senate inquiry expose the scale of the problem?
SBS News in Depth is a news analysis podcast from SBS, going behind the headlines with reporting and interviews on the stories shaping Australia and the world.

Listen to more episodes of SBS News in Depth, and follow the show on the SBS Audio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

For the latest news from Australia and around the world, visit SBS News and follow us on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.

The International Criminal Court says it won't be intimidated by US sanctions. Deputy Prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan tells SBS Chief Political Correspondent Anna Henderson why its work will continue and what Australia must do if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu travels here.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is facing US sanctions over its arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who denies allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

ICC Deputy Prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan explains why the court won't back down, how the sanctions are affecting its work and Australia's obligations under international law.

In this episode:
Would Australia have to surrender Benjamin Netanyahu to the ICC if he travelled here?
Could Mr Netanyahu still face prosecution if he were no longer prime minister?
How are US sanctions affecting the ICC and its officials?
Could international pressure threaten the court's future?
What role is Australia playing in investigations into alleged war crimes in Afghanistan?
SBS News in Depth is a news analysis podcast from SBS, going behind the headlines with reporting and interviews on the stories shaping Australia and the world.

Listen to more episodes of SBS News in Depth, and follow the show on the SBS Audio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

For the latest news from Australia and around the world, visit SBS News and follow us on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.