Asylum Seekers
Iranian women's football team member changes mind on asylum in Australia
Seven Iranian women’s football team members sought asylum in Australia after being labelled 'traitors' over a protest. One later changed her mind after speaking with teammates and contacting the Iranian embassy. The remaining players were relocated for safety.
March 18, 2026
Five Iran women footballers take asylum in Australia
Five members of Iran’s women’s football team sought asylum in Australia after refusing to sing the national anthem and facing backlash at home.
March 10, 2026
US Afghans in limbo after Washington soldier attack
In August 2021, the last US troops hurriedly withdrew from Afghanistan as the Taliban ran riot, taking over the institutions that American taxpayers had spent billions of dollars to prop up.
December 20, 2025