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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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Putin Condemns U.S. Strikes on Iran as "Unprovoked Aggression" During Talks with Iranian FM

In a high-stakes diplomatic meeting in Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin told Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi that the recent U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities were “absolutely unprovoked” and lacked any justification. The strikes, ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump, targeted three major nuclear sites in Iran, escalating tensions in an already volatile region.

Putin emphasized Russia’s commitment to supporting the Iranian people and expressed deep regret over what he described as a dangerous escalation. “We are making efforts to assist the Iranian people,” he said during televised remarks.

Araghchi, in turn, thanked Russia for its vocal condemnation of the attacks and conveyed messages of solidarity from Iran’s Supreme Leader and President. He praised Moscow for standing “on the right side of history and international law”.

While Russia has offered to mediate in the crisis, Kremlin officials stopped short of detailing any concrete military or strategic support. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov noted that Moscow had not been informed in advance of the U.S. strikes and reiterated concerns about potential radiation hazards from the damaged nuclear sites.

The meeting underscores the deepening alliance between Moscow and Tehran amid growing international concern over the potential for broader conflict in the Middle East.

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