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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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Gaza Reels from Israeli Strikes as Ceasefire Talks Gain Momentum

At least 60 Palestinians were killed in a series of Israeli airstrikes across Gaza late Friday into Saturday, according to health officials, as diplomatic efforts to broker a ceasefire appear to be gaining traction.

The strikes targeted multiple locations, including a shelter near Palestine Stadium in Gaza City and residential buildings, resulting in dozens of casualties. Hospitals in Gaza, including Shifa and Nasser, reported receiving scores of bodies, many of them women and children.

The escalation comes amid growing international pressure to end the 21-month-long conflict, which has claimed over 56,000 Palestinian lives, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Friday that a ceasefire agreement could be reached “within the next week,” signaling renewed diplomatic engagement.

Meanwhile, humanitarian conditions in Gaza continue to deteriorate. Food supplies remain critically low, and aid distribution has been hampered by looting and violence. Despite limited aid trickling in since mid-May, many Palestinians remain without access to basic necessities.

As negotiations resume, families of hostages and civilians alike await a breakthrough that could bring an end to the suffering on both sides.

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