Iran releases assets of women’s football captain who withdrew asylum plea
Zahra Ghanbari, one of the six players who sought asylum in Australia, reversed her decision and returned to Iran.

Zahra Ghanbari, one of the six players who sought asylum in Australia, reversed her decision and returned to Iran.









Japan and Australia renew calls for pay parity with men’s football, as former also sack coach Nils Nielsen.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces the tax cut as the price of crude oil tops $116 a barrel.
Transgender women athletes now excluded from female events at the Olympics after IOC agrees new eligibility policy.

Australia’s prime minister says his government has made a “constructive” contribution to the war on Iran.
Fear for future of peaceful protest in Australia while some say Jewish community being prioritised over others.
Germany’s defence minister, Boris Pistorius, says the economic impact of the war is “absolutely evident”.
Australia’s Home Affairs Department said decision to ban Iranian visitors amid the war was in the ‘national interest’.
EU’s Von der Leyen says critical minerals partnership is ‘crucial’ as China dominates supply chains.

European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen has called for negotiations with Iran and an end to hostilities.
Energy crunch prompted by Iran war poses ‘major threat’ to global economy, Fatih Birol says.