Australia
Initial Australian inquiry into Bondi Beach shooting calls for counter-terrorism reforms
Australian Prime Minister Albanese assured his government would adopt all the initial recommendations made by the Royal Commission, established in January following pressure from Jewish groups.
Concert to benefit Bondi Beach victims canceled after Greek choir refuses to sing with Jews
Iranian embassies openly recruit for ‘sacrificing life’ campaign in the West
Norway to follow Australia, plans to ban social media use by children under 16
Iranian football players face government pressure to return to Iran, as families warn against it
The exact number of delegation members seeking protection remains unclear, with accounts from activists, officials, and Iranian state media differing.
Meghan Markle set to lead a $1,930-a-ticket women's retreat
The retreat, called Her Best Life, will feature a schedule of wellness and connection activities.
Iranian regime’s ‘deep fear’ made apparent by attempts to quash potential dissent - analysis
Iran’s regime strengthens its grip on dissent, with continued arrests and a strict internet blackout, as the threat of future protests looms over the country’s fragile stability.
Female player on Iran's soccer delegation changes mind on Australian asylum, to return home
Concerns about the players' safety upon their return home grew after Iranian state television labeled the team "wartime traitors" for refusing to sing the national anthem during a women's Asian Cup.
Six players and one staff member of Iranian women's soccer team receive Australian visas
Five players were initially granted asylum on Tuesday, with one player later changing her mind and electing to return home to Iran.
Sydney Biennale opens amid accusations of anti-Israel bias, genocide claims
Out of 83 artists and collections from 37 countries, 47 are Arab and Muslim artists. No Israeli artists have been invited, nor Jewish artists other than one anti-Israeli American-Jewish artist.
After ‘unique intervention,’ Iran’s women’s soccer team allowed to stay in Australia
The five players, including team captain Zahra Ghanbari, sought protection after the team were branded "wartime traitors" for refusing to sing their national anthem before an Asian Cup match.
Australia to deploy surveillance aircraft in Middle East, send missiles to UAE, Prime Minister says
Australia's military support would help the Gulf countries defend themselves against unprovoked attacks from Iran, Albanese said, stressing Australia was "not a protagonist."
Australia to grant visas to five members of Iranian women's soccer team after Trump appeal
The players, who were playing in the Women’s Asian Cup in Australia, stood silent last week during the Iranian national anthem, which was interpreted by hardliners in Iran as a sign of treason.
Israel urges Australia to grant asylum to Iranian soccer players after anthem protest
Science Minister Gila Gamliel has urged Australia to provide refuge for Iranian women’s soccer players. Branded "wartime traitors" by Tehran, five players have already left the team hotel.
