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Renewed fighting in Tigray raises fears of humanitarian catastrophe and a wider regional conflict in the Horn of Africa.Fighting has resumed in northern Ethiopia, raising fears of a humanitarian crisis and wider regional conflict. This episode traces the history behind the renewed war, examines why a fragile peace collapsed, and explores the risks facing civilians in Tigray and beyond.In this episode:How the collapse of the Pretoria Agreement led to the return of conflict in northern Ethiopia.The historical roots of tensions between the Ethiopian government and the TPLF.Allegations of ongoing human rights abuses and the growing humanitarian crisis in Tigray.Why disputes over territory, displacement and accountability remain unresolved years after the last war.Fears that the conflict could spread beyond Tigray and draw more countries into an already volatile region.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.

Grattan proposes a 15 per cent GST that includes food, with tax cuts and welfare payments to offset the cost.The Grattan Institute says raising the GST from 10 to 15 per cent and extending it to food could help fund income tax cuts, welfare payments and state services. But both major parties have rejected the proposal, and concerns remain about its impact on households and inflation. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Grattan Institute CEO Aruna Sathanapally, then examines the ASX’s rise, global tech selling and China’s growth with George Boubouras of K2 Asset Management.In this episode: • What a broader, higher GST could mean for household budgets, income tax and welfare payments• Why the proposal faces political resistance, and the concerns about its impact on inflation• What the ASX’s gains reveal as global technology stocks sell off and oil prices rise• How stronger Chinese growth and unrest in France could affect investor sentiment and opportunitiesSBS 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.Listen to more episodes of SBS On the Money, 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 government has announced its new ghost shark submarines are set to gain strike capabilities as a separate trade deal faces political hurdles.The government's new defence capabilities will be put to test in San Diego this week, as it looks to strengthen Australia’s undersea warfare abilities. Meanwhile, the trade deal with the EU that was announced in March is struggling to get support in parliament. In this episode:The government's announcement and rationale behind its new ghost shark submarines that are set to gain strike capabilities under a secretive defence project developed under AUKUSWhat experts have to say about the new announcement. Why a separate AUS-EU trade deal - yet to be ratified by parliament - is facing political hurdles.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.