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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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President Donald Trump is celebrating what he calls a “historic success” in brokering a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, following a dramatic escalation that saw U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and retaliatory missile attacks on American bases in the Middle East.

Speaking at the NATO summit in The Hague, Trump claimed the U.S. strikes had “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, setting its program back by decades. “It was very severe. It was obliteration,” he said, dismissing intelligence assessments that suggest the damage may only delay Iran’s nuclear ambitions by a few months.

Despite the ceasefire holding for now, tensions remain high. Both Iran and Israel have accused each other of violating the agreement, and Trump has publicly rebuked both nations for their actions. Still, he insists the ceasefire is a “victory for everybody” and expressed hope for a new diplomatic relationship with Tehran.

While many in Iran and Israel expressed relief at the pause in hostilities, uncertainty lingers. Analysts warn that the long-term effectiveness of the strikes remains unclear, and the potential for renewed conflict persists if diplomatic efforts falter.

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