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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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Kyiv Endures Unprecedented Aerial Assault as Russia Launches 550 Drones and Missiles

In the early hours of July 4, 2025, Kyiv was rocked by the most intense aerial bombardment since the onset of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. According to Ukrainian officials, Russia launched a staggering 550 drones and missiles across the country, with the capital bearing the brunt of the attack.

The assault, which lasted over seven hours, injured at least 23 people, 14 of whom required hospitalization. Ukrainian air defenses managed to intercept 270 targets, including two cruise missiles, while another 208 were lost from radar and presumed jammed. Despite these efforts, nine missiles and 63 drones successfully struck eight locations in Kyiv, causing widespread destruction.

Fires broke out across multiple districts. In Solomianskyi, a five-story residential building was partially destroyed, and a seven-story building’s roof caught fire. Other blazes were reported at warehouses, garages, and even rail infrastructure, severely disrupting daily life.

The timing of the attack—just hours after a phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin—has raised eyebrows. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the strike a “deliberate act of terror,” underscoring Moscow’s continued aggression and disregard for peace efforts.

As Kyiv begins to clear the rubble and assess the damage, the scale and coordination of this assault mark a grim escalation in the ongoing conflict.

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