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Greece’s Asylum Freeze Sparks Global Outcry Amid Crete Migrant Surge

In a move that has ignited fierce backlash from human rights organizations and the United Nations, Greece has passed legislation temporarily halting asylum applications from migrants arriving by sea from North Africa. The three-month suspension, approved by parliament with 177 votes in favor and 74 against, allows for expedited repatriation without prior identification. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis defended the measure as a “difficult but necessary decision” in response to a sharp rise in irregular arrivals, particularly from Libya to the island of Crete. Over 7,000 migrants have reached Crete and nearby Gavdos this year, straining local resources and prompting concerns from the tourism industry. Rights groups, including the International Rescue Committee, have condemned the ban as illegal and inhumane, warning it violates international and European law. The UNHCR echoed these concerns, emphasizing that the right to seek asylum is a fundamental human right regardless of how or wh...
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Air India Flight Returns to Hong Kong Amid Mid-Air Technical Issue

An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner bound for New Delhi was forced to return to Hong Kong shortly after takeoff due to a suspected technical issue on Monday. Flight AI315, which departed from Hong Kong International Airport at approximately 12:20 p.m. local time, reached an altitude of 22,000 feet before the crew decided to turn back as a precautionary measure.

The aircraft landed safely at around 1:15 p.m., and Air India confirmed that the plane was undergoing checks to ensure passenger safety. The airline stated that alternative arrangements were being made to transport affected passengers to their destination.

This incident comes just days after another Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed in Ahmedabad, India, killing 241 passengers and crew members. The recent technical issue has raised concerns about the reliability of the airline’s fleet, prompting further scrutiny from aviation authorities.

While the exact nature of the technical issue remains undisclosed, Air India and Boeing have yet to provide additional details regarding the incident. Authorities continue to investigate the safety of the aircraft model following the recent tragic crash.

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