SBS News In Depth Folgen

Syria's President is calling for Syrians to help the country become an advanced nation, as it celebrates one year since the fall of of former President Bashar al-Assad. Thousands of Syrians have taken to the streets to celebrate, waving the country’s new green flag , which for years was used by opposition forces during an uprising that became a civil war.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Luke McMillan from Ophir Asset Management about the day's sharemarket action including how the market is positioning itself ahead of key interest rates decisions out of the US and Australia.

Communications Minister Annika Wells is under intense public scrutiny over her travel expenses, from last-minute flights to the UN to attend an event on social media reform. It has sparked revelations over other expenses she has made, including thousands on a family entitlement to visit a ski resort and lavish meals out in Paris during the Olympics. While the Minister insists all costs adhered to official rules, critics argue her expenditure is exorbitant and fails the "pub test," prompting calls for a full independent review.