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Greece Faces Mounting Social Strain as 2.8 Million Residents Risk Poverty

                                        Athens, Greece Greece is once again confronting a troubling social reality: an estimated 2.8 million people—more than a quarter of the country’s population—are now at risk of poverty or social exclusion. Despite signs of economic recovery in recent years, the benefits have not reached everyone, leaving many households struggling to keep up with rising living costs, stagnant wages, and persistent unemployment. The latest figures highlight widening inequality, particularly among young people, single‑parent families, and the long‑term unemployed. Inflation has intensified the pressure, eroding purchasing power and pushing vulnerable groups closer to the edge. Social organizations warn that the situation is becoming unsustainable, with increasing demand for food aid, housing support, and community services. While the government ha...

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Pentagon Under Scrutiny After Video Reveals Second Strike on Shipwrecked Suspects

File photo: A US military strike on a Venezuelan drug cartel vessel that had been on its way to the United States according to President Trump.

The Pentagon is facing mounting legal and ethical questions after newly surfaced footage appeared to show U.S. forces conducting a second strike on suspected drug traffickers who had already been shipwrecked.

The video, which has circulated widely online, depicts an initial strike against a vessel allegedly carrying narcotics, followed by a subsequent attack on survivors stranded in the water. Legal experts argue that the second strike could violate international humanitarian law, which prohibits targeting individuals who are hors de combat—those incapacitated or no longer posing a threat.

Human rights advocates have called for a transparent investigation, stressing that the footage raises serious concerns about rules of engagement and accountability in U.S. military operations. The Pentagon has not yet issued a detailed statement but confirmed that the incident is under review.

The controversy underscores broader debates about the use of force in counter-narcotics missions and the balance between national security objectives and adherence to international law.


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