News Summary

• Women's Asian Cup hosts Australia face criticism for the political tug of war over the Iranian women’s football team.
• Of seven Iranian women who initially accepted asylum in Australia, five changed their minds within days and returned to their country for reasons undisclosed.
• Critics argue the outcome might have been different had the women been provided with independent legal advice earlier and the process not been so rushed.
• All but two women who accepted asylum rejoined the team in Kuala Lumpur on Monday and were met with a welcome ceremony.