How the War in Iran Could Help China and Change Asia
American officials have said for years that they would prioritize the Indo-Pacific. Now they’re moving warships, missiles and air defenses out for a war in the Middle East.
Australia
Iran Soccer Players Seeking Asylum Are Part of a History of Athlete Defections
Members of the Iranian soccer team who chose to remain in Australia this week are far from the first to travel to a competition and stay there.
Iranian Soccer Squad Member Changes Mind on Asylum Offer
After seven members of the Iranian women’s soccer delegation were granted asylum by Australia, one changed her mind and decided to return home. The team had protested Iran’s government during an international competition.
One Member of Iranian Soccer Squad Abandons Asylum Bid in Australia
Seven members of the Iranian women’s soccer delegation had initially opted to stay in Australia. The reversal was a sign of how fraught that decision was.
Australia Gives Asylum to Iranian Soccer Players
The Australian government is helping the Iranian national women’s soccer team after state media called the players “traitors” for refusing to sing the national anthem.
Australia Offers Five Humanitarian Visas to Iran’s Woman’s Soccer Team
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia told reporters on Monday that five humanitarian visas were being offered to some members of the Iranian women’s soccer team, after concerns were raised over the women’s safety upon returning to Iran.
Australia Grants Humanitarian Visas to 5 Members of Iranian Women’s Soccer Team
Concern for the safety of the players had grown after Iranian state media criticized them for not singing the national anthem at a game in Australia.
Australia Urged to Protect Members of the Iranian Women’s Soccer Team
The athletes, who are set to head home, were called “traitors” by Iran’s state media after they didn’t sing their national anthem during a match in Australia.
Traveling Around the Turbulent World With Mark Carney
The prime minister visited India, Australia and Japan to sell Canada to foreign investors and call for middle powers to unite, as the United States and Israel attacked Iran.
3 Australians Were on U.S. Submarine That Sank an Iranian Warship
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s disclosure about the attack in the Indian Ocean prompted concern that Australia’s close military cooperation with the United States could draw it into the fighting in the Middle East.