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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).

Pope Francis made his final public appearance on Easter Sunday, just one day before his death, aged 88. After a brief greeting, he delegated his Easter speech to Vatican master of liturgical ceremonies Diego Ravelli. 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.

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.

US Democratic senator Cory Booker protested Donald Trump and his administration with a marathon speech in the Senate. Booker, with help from his Democratic colleagues, spoke for 25 hours and 5 minutes, breaking a 68-year-old record for longest speech in the Senate. 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)

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)

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).

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)

Two uninhabited Australian islands have been singled out for US tariffs. Read more @sbsnews_au (link in bio).

Prime Minster Anthony Albanese's press conference on Labor's $1 billion commitment for mental health funding was crashed by 21-year-old Rising Tide climate activist Alexa Stuart, who accused the government of "condemning young people" to a "lifetime of climate disasters" with new coal and gas projects. Read more about the mental health funding @sbsnews_au (link in bio).

Opposition leader Peter Dutton said he does not think Welcome to Country ceremonies should be part of Anzac Day dawn services, saying he's listened to the sentiment of veterans. Dutton previously said he felt Welcome to Country ceremonies have become overused in Australia during the final leaders' debate on Sunday.

US President Donald Trump has announced a "Golden Dome" missile defence system will be "fully operational" by the end of his term. He said the US$175 billion ($271 billion) system will be capable of intercepting missiles "even if they are launched from other sides of the world and even if they are launched from space". Read more @sbsnews_au (link in bio)

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed his first orders of business for his second term of government, telling reporters his top priority is cutting student loan debt. Read what else he flagged @sbsnews_au (link in bio)

Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested having direct talks with Ukraine on 15 May in Türkiye, while rejecting a 30-day unconditional ceasefire proposal from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and some European leaders Read more @sbsnews_au (link in bio)

Incoming Labor MP Ali France offered a heartfelt tribute to her late son, after winning the Queensland seat of Dickson from Opposition leader Peter Dutton. France lost her eldest son Henry to leukaemia last year and said his strength had been a motivator throughout her campaign. Read more @sbsnews_au (link in bio)

A paraglider has survived after accidentally being propelled to an altitude of 8,500 metres while testing new equipment above north-west China. Peng Yujiang, 55, was reportedly suspended for six months for the unauthorised flight. For the latest news, visit @sbsnews_au (link in bio)