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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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Iran Warns of Strong Response to U.S. Involvement in Israeli Strikes

Iran has issued a stern warning to the United States, stating that it will respond firmly if Washington becomes directly involved in Israel's ongoing military campaign against Tehran. Ali Bahreini, Iran's ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, emphasized that Iran views the U.S. as "complicit in what Israel is doing" and will not hesitate to defend its people, security, and land.

The warning comes amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, with both nations exchanging missile strikes. Thousands of civilians have fled major Iranian cities as the conflict intensifies. The U.S. has so far taken indirect actions, such as assisting in intercepting Iranian missiles aimed at Israel and deploying additional fighter aircraft to the Middle East.

Iran's leadership has made it clear that any direct U.S. involvement will be met with a "serious and strong" response, signaling the potential for a broader regional conflict. As diplomatic efforts falter, the world watches closely to see how the situation unfolds.

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