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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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Elon Musk Launches 'America Party' Amid Rift with Trump Over Spending Bill

In a dramatic escalation of his feud with President Donald Trump, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced the formation of a new political entity—the America Party. The move comes just one day after Trump signed his controversial “Big Beautiful Bill,” a sweeping tax and spending package that Musk has fiercely criticized as fiscally irresponsible.

Musk, who previously served as head of the Department of Government Efficiency under Trump’s administration, took to his social platform X to declare the party’s creation. “By a factor of 2 to 1, you want a new political party and you shall have it,” he wrote, referencing a poll he conducted among his followers.

The newly launched America Party positions itself as a response to what Musk calls a “one-party system” dominated by waste and graft. Its platform includes support for small businesses, a digital bill of rights, merit-based immigration, and investment in space exploration and next-generation nuclear energy.

The announcement has already sent ripples through political and financial circles. Some investors have expressed concern about Musk’s shifting focus, with one firm postponing a Tesla-related ETF launch pending clarification of his political ambitions.

While Musk’s deep pockets and massive online following give the America Party a high-profile debut, political analysts note that breaking the entrenched two-party system in the U.S. remains a formidable challenge.

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