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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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Trump Administration Eyes Fed Shake-Up as Powell’s Future in Doubt

The Trump administration is preparing to search for a new Federal Reserve Chair this fall, signaling a potential leadership shift at the central bank well ahead of Jerome Powell’s term ending in May 2026. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the administration’s intent in a recent interview, noting that “a lot of good candidates” are under consideration.

President Trump has been openly critical of Powell’s reluctance to cut interest rates, arguing that the Fed’s current policy is stifling economic growth. In a handwritten note to Powell, Trump urged a significant rate cut, calling the Fed Chair “Mr. Too Late” and blaming him for costing the U.S. “a fortune”.

While Bessent has emerged as a potential successor, he expressed contentment with his current role, stating, “I will do what the president wants, but I think I have the best job in DC”. Other names floated for the position include Fed Governor Christopher Waller, former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh, and White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett.

The administration is expected to announce a replacement as early as October, with the goal of ensuring a smooth transition before Powell’s term concludes. The move comes amid broader economic debates over tariffs, inflation, and the pace of monetary easing.

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