Media reports 5th Iranian soccer team member gives up asylum in Australia
A fifth member of the Iranian women’s soccer team who accepted a refugee visa to stay in Australia has left the country, Australian Broadcasting Corp. reported. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke’s office on Monday did not immediately confirm the news media report that the player departed on Sunday. The reported…
Most of Iranian women’s soccer team left Australia after declining last-minute airport asylum offers
The Iranian women's soccer team left Australia without seven squad members after tearful protests of their departure outside Sydney Airport and frantic final efforts inside the terminal by Austra
Australian official touts bravery of Iranian women's soccer team as some receive asylum
An Australian city official lamented to Fox News that the government didn't do more to help the Iranian women's soccer team stay in the country.
Two more Iranian women’s soccer team members granted asylum in Australia
Two more members of the Iranian women's soccer team were granted asylum in Australia before their teammates departed the country, Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said Wednesday.
More Iranian women's soccer personnel accept asylum in Australia amid threat of punishment in home country
Seven Iranian women's soccer players accepted asylum in Australia after Trump urges protection, fearing severe punishment if they are forced to return to Iran.
2 more members of Iranian women’s soccer team granted asylum in Australia
Two more members of the Iranian women’s soccer team were granted asylum in Australia before their teammates departed, the country’s Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said Wednesday. The pair has been reunited with five players who were granted humanitarian visas a day earlier, Burke told reporters in Canberra on Wednesday.…
Israel commends 'courage' of Iranian women's soccer team as five players granted asylum in Australia
Israel praised the Iran women's soccer team after players stayed silent during their national anthem at the Women's Asian Cup. Five secured asylum in Australia.
Iranian women's soccer team flies out of Australia - but more stay
The Iranian women's national soccer team, The Lionesses, have flown out of Australia and back to a country in the midst of upheaval, but Australian officials revealed 7 players chose to stay.
Australia grants asylum to 5 members of the Iranian women’s soccer team
Australia granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women's soccer team who were visiting the country for a tournament when the Iran war began, a government minister said Tuesday.
Australia grants asylum to 5 members of the Iranian women’s soccer team
Australia granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women's soccer team who were visiting the country for a tournament when the Iran war began, a government minister said Tuesday.
Five Iranian women’s soccer players granted humanitarian visas in Australia
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke posted pictures on his X account showing him posing with the five players after granting their visas.
Australia grants asylum to 5 members of the Iranian women's soccer team
Australia has granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women’s soccer team who were in the country for a tournament when the Iran war began.
Australia grants asylum to 5 Iranian women’s soccer players amid Iran conflict
Australia granted asylum to five Iranian women's soccer players who sought safety while visiting for a tournament amid the ongoing conflict in their country.
Australia grants asylum to 5 Iranian women’s soccer players amid Iran conflict
Australia granted asylum to five Iranian women's soccer players who sought safety while visiting for a tournament amid the ongoing conflict in their country.
Australia grants asylum to five Iranian soccer players amid pressure from Trump
Australians 'moved by plights of these brave women,' PM says after being berated by US president, whose administration was still deporting Iranians during regime's crackdown on protests
5 Iranian women's soccer players receive asylum in Australia after Trump pressure
At least five Iranian women's soccer players were granted asylum in Australia after the country received added pressure from President Donald Trump on Monday.
Australia grants asylum to 5 members of Iranian women's soccer team, official says
Australia has granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women’s soccer team who were visiting the country for a tournament, Australia’s Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said Tuesday. The women were transported from their hotel in Gold Coast, Australia “to a safe location” by Australian federal police officers in…
Trump calls on Australia to give asylum to Iranian women's soccer players
U.S. President Donald ​Trump said on Monday he had spoken to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese about the Iran women's soccer team after reports that five players had sought asylum in Australia. FRANCE 24's August Hakansson reports.
Australia grants asylum to 5 members of the Iranian women's soccer team
Australia has granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women's soccer team who were in the country for a tournament when the Iran war began.
Five Iranian women's footballers given asylum after Trump speaks with Australian PM
The Iranian women's football team are in Australia for the Asian Cup tournament.
Five Iranian women's footballers given asylum in Australia after national anthem protest
Five players escaped the team hotel on Australia's Gold Coast overnight, holing up in a "safe location" while lodging their claims for asylum.
Five Iranian women's footballers given asylum in Australia after national anthem protest
Five players escaped the team hotel on Australia's Gold Coast overnight, holing up in a "safe location" while lodging their claims for asylum.
Trump calls on Australia to give asylum to Iranian women’s soccer team members
US president says Washington will take in athletes if Canberra doesn't, amid fears they could be persecuted after declining to sing national anthem before one of their games
Australia grants asylum to five Iranian women soccer players over concerns for safety
Australia said Monday it is granting asylum to five members of the Iranian women's soccer team, responding to concerns the players would be harmed if they returned to their home country.
Australia grants asylum to five Iranian women soccer players over concerns for safety
Australia said Monday it is granting asylum to five members of the Iranian women's soccer team, responding to concerns the players would be harmed if they returned to their home country.
Calls grow for Australia to give Iran’s women’s soccer team asylum after anthem protest
Reza Pahlavi and J.K. Rowling join growing chorus urging Canberra to protect the players after Iranian state TV brands them 'wartime traitors'
Pressure builds for Australia to offer Iran women's soccer team asylum
Australia must protect the visiting Iranian women's soccer team, the son of the nation's late shah urged Monday, warning their refusal to sing the national anthem before a match could have "dire consequences". Iranian players refused to sing ahead of an Asian Cup tournament match in Australia last week --…
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