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Israeli Prime Minister praised US President Donald Trump's leadership following the US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, saying Trump's "bold decision" will "help lead the Middle East to a future of prosperity and peace". "President Trump and I often say, 'peace through strength.' First comes strength, then comes peace. And tonight, President Trump and the United States acted with a lot of strength," said Netanyahu. The action came as Israel and Iran have been engaged in more than a week of aerial combat that has resulted in deaths and injuries in both countries. According to US officials, Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow nuclear facilities were the primary targets, which are all located in central Iran. For the latest update, visit @sbsnews_au (link in bio).

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has warned Pakistan to destroy its “terrorist infrastructure” in his first public comments amid the recent tensions following an attack that killed 26 tourists in India-administered Kashmir. India has blamed Pakistan for the supporting those behind the attack, but Islamabad has denied any involvement. Read more @sbsnews_au (link in bio).

With a gold key and a black eye, US tech billionaire Elon Musk's time as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in the Trump administration has come to an end. The administration has said DOGE's efforts to restructure and shrink federal government will continue. A Reuters review of agency departures found Trump and DOGE managed to cut nearly 12 per cent, or 260,000, of the 2.3 million-strong federal workforce largely through threats of firings, buyouts and early retirement offers. Speaking at Musk's Oval Office farewell, Trump says he believes Musk isn't really leaving and will continue to be "back and forth" to the White House.

Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed with US President Donald Trump's repeated claims the war in Ukraine would not have happened if Trump - not Joe Biden - had been the president at the time. "I believe he [Trump] is correct in this regard," Putin said. The comment follows Trump's statement that Putin offered to mediate the Israel-Iran conflict, but he told him "to mediate Russia first".

US President Donald Trump clashed with a reporter during an interview, insisting that the man his administration wrongfully deported had the characters "MS-13" tattooed on his hands - the name of a notorious gang. The reporter pushed back, saying the image being circulated was photoshopped. For the latest news, visit @sbsnews_au (link in bio)

Pressure continues to mount on Russian President Vladimir Putin to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Türkiye. The pair last met face-to-face in 2019, at a meeting in Paris with French President Emmanuel Macron and then-German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Follow this story at: https://ow.ly/GU6n50VSmCG

Global leaders have urged India and Pakistan to pull back from the brink of war as tensions rise between the nuclear-armed neighbours. India hit Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir with missiles on Wednesday, and Pakistan vowed to retaliate, saying it shot down five Indian aircraft, in their worst clash in more than two decades. Read more @sbsnews_au (link in bio).

"Were you aware of Elon Musk's drug use?": US President Donald Trump has responded to this question from a reporter by saying, "Elon is a fantastic guy", denying any knowledge of alleged drug use by the US tech billionaire. During a recent press conference, Musk was also asked about reports of extensive drug use, which the New York Times claimed involved ketamine, ecstasy, and psychedelic mushrooms. The Times reported on Friday that Musk had used these drugs while in office, citing White House insiders and people close to the billionaire. Musk dismissed the claims outright, saying it was "fake news". "The New York Times? Is that the same publication that got a Pulitzer prize for false reporting on the Russiagate?" said Musk.

United States President Donald Trump has told reporters he will not say whether he has decided to order a US strike on Iran, a move Iranian officials warned anew would be greeted with stiff retaliation if it happens. Speaking outside the White House, Trump declined to say whether he had made any decision on whether to join Israel's bombing campaign against Iran. "I may do it. I may not do it. I mean, nobody knows what I'm going to do," he said. Read more @sbsnews_au (link in bio)

Charred airplanes sit on the tarmac at Sanaa International Airport after Israel's military bombed Yemen's main airport. The Israeli military struck the airport in Yemen’s capital on Tuesday, claiming to have disabled the airfield in an attack that destroyed commercial aircraft as its fighter jets struck power plants and other targets. The rare daytime attack on Sanaa, held by Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels since 2014, came as part of a second day of Israeli airstrikes in response to a Houthi ballistic missile striking the grounds of Ben-Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv. The Houthis said the Israeli attacks killed at least seven people and wounded 74 others. For more news, visit @sbsnews_au (link in bio)

Footage from Iranian state TV showed the moment multiple strikes interrupted its live broadcast on Monday. An hour before the strike, Israel had issued a warning to evacuate northern Tehran, where the broadcaster is located. Iran's state TV resumed later on Monday, with anchor Sahar Emami saying the strikes were an "opposition to freedom of expression". Israel launched its air attack late last week with a surprise attack that killed nearly the entire top echelon of Iran's military commanders and its leading nuclear scientists. It has said it aims to destroy Iran's contested nuclear and ballistic missile programs. Iran returned fire with a retaliation attack against Israel, hitting buildings, including residential properties in Tel Aviv and Haifa. Read more @sbsnews_au (link in bio).

The brother of the lone Air India crash survivor said it’s a “miracle” that his sibling is alive but his family is “worried” about another brother who was also on the flight. Brothers Vishwashkumar and Ajay Ramesh had visited family in India and were flying to London when the plane crashed just after takeoff in Ahmedabad. The local community is gathering at the Ramesh family home in Leicester, England as they await further news of the flight. Read more @sbsnews_au (link in bio).

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un has unveiled a sprawling coastal resort in a bid to boost domestic tourism. The Wonsan-Kalma Tourist Zone features luxury hotels, ocean views, and a water park, and was built without major foreign investment, state media reports. It's open only to North Korean guests for now, with some speculation it may later welcome Russian tourists.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has used some of his strongest language yet to condemn Israel's blockade of humanitarian aid into Gaza. "I made it very clear that Australia finds these actions completely unacceptable and we find Israel's excuses and explanations completely untenable and without credibility," Albanese said on Monday. More than two million people in the strip face starvation and famine, the United Nations has warned, as aid trickles in following a nearly three-month blockade by Israel. Read more @sbsnews_au (link in bio)

US Senator Bernie Sanders broke the news of military strikes on Iran to a crowd in Tulsa, which began chanting “no more war". "All of you know that the only entity that can take this country to war is the US Congress. The president does not have the right,” Sanders said.

Two years ago, Lewis Capaldi struggled to finish his hit song "Someone You Loved" at Glastonbury music festival but the crowd rallied behind the Scottish singer to help finish the performance. Capaldi made a surprise appearance at the festival after taking a hiatus from music. The singer explained he wasn't sure he would ever return and joking said he might struggle to sing "Someone You Loved" again but this time "for another reason". Capaldi has openly spoke about living with Tourette's syndrome and cited the impact of it as a factor in taking a break from performing. For the latest news, visit @sbsnews_au (link in bio).

Australia’s ambassador to the United Nations has directly endorsed recognising Palestinian statehood to build “momentum towards a two-state solution” ahead of an international conference next month. "Palestinian civilians cannot be made to pay the price for defeating Hamas," James Larsen told the assembly. It comes as former Labor cabinet minister Ed Husic calls on the federal government to summon the Israeli ambassador and prepare targeted sanctions against the nation. Read more @sbsnews_au (link in bio)

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has sent his condolences to the Selwood family after former West Coast player Adam Selwood died, aged 41. It comes just months after his identical twin and fellow former player, Troy, died by suicide. Members of the AFL's famous Selwood family, Adam and Troy were brothers of Geelong champion Joel and former Eagles and Cats midfielder Scott, who now coaches at Collingwood alongside McRae. For the latest news, visit @sbsnews_au (link in bio).

There has been a rupture from within Donald Trump's most fierce supporters over whether the US should get directly involved in joining Israel in attacking Iran. It comes as the US president insists Tehran was "very close" to creating a nuclear bomb, contradicting his spy chief and the UN's nuclear watchdog. Read more @sbsnews_au (link in bio)

US President Donald Trump has described the US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities as a "spectacular military success", saying "Iran, the bully of the Middle East, must now make peace". "If they do not, future attacks will be far greater," warned Trump. The US attacked three Iranian nuclear sites Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan, joining Israel's air campaign. Follow the latest update @sbsnews_au (link in bio).