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March 19

Iranian women’s soccer team returns home after declining asylum in Australia: report

Iran’s women’s soccer team reportedly returned home after several players sought asylum in Australia. Two players accepted asylum offers and have remained in the country.

March 17

2026 World Baseball Classic Bracket, Schedule, Standings

The final for the 2026 World Baseball Classic is set. Here's how the bracket shaped up.

March 17

Iran wrestling champion speaks out against country's treatment of female athletes amid soccer player concerns

Iranian women soccer players returned home after Australia's asylum offer, allegedly facing threats to their families for not standing during the national anthem.

March 17

Multiple allies decline US calls for Strait of Hormuz support amid rising Middle East tensions

Several U.S. allies are refusing military involvement in securing the Strait of Hormuz, citing diplomacy, legal limits or strategic caution.

March 17

Iranian women's soccer players practice with Australian club after being granted asylum

Two Iranian women's soccer players granted asylum in Australia were seen practicing with the Brisbane Roar of the country's A-League on Monday.

March 12

Transgender triple killer removed from home with 2 foster children months after authorities were notified

Australian authorities apologize after two foster children lived with a transgender convicted triple killer for months, calling the situation "entirely unacceptable" and "terrible."

March 11

WBC Daily: Canada Hands Cuba a Historic Loss; Italy and USA Advance, Mexico Out

Catching up on all day's action from the World Baseball Classic.

March 11

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.

March 10

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.

March 10

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.