International
Charges are withdrawn in Greece against the nine Egyptians accused of a shipwreck in which more than 500 migrants died
The court of the city of Kalamata, in southern Greece, decided on Tuesday to withdraw the charges against nine Egyptian citizens accused of having caused the shipwreck of the fishing boat Adriana, which caused the death of between 500 and 700 people off the Greek coast, reported the Greek newspaper Efsyn.
After opening the controversial trial, the court considered the criminal process of the accused “unacceptable” and declared them innocent of the charges of smuggling migrants and illegally entering the country.
As for the charges of causing a shipwreck and participating in a criminal organization, the court decided that it has no jurisdiction over the case, since the incident occurred in international waters.
Upon hearing the decision, the hearing in the crowded room burst into applause, as did the people gathered in front of the court in solidarity with the accused.
“We feel absolutely vindicated both legally and morally,” Efi Dusu, a member of the defense team of Egyptian citizens, made up of eight lawyers, told EFE.
The fishing vessel Adriana sank on June 14 in international waters, although under Greek jurisdiction in terms of rescue operations, off the southwest coast of the Hellenic country.
The exact number of people on board has never been established, but estimates range from 500 to more than 700.
Of these, only 104 people survived.
The rescue teams also recovered about 80 corpses.
According to testimonies of survivors to the NGOs Amnesty International (AI) and Human Rights Watch (HRW), the Hellenic Coast Guard tied a corporal to Adriana and began tow it, which caused the ship to be angry and finally sank, a version of the facts that the Hellenic authorities categorically deny.
In this sense, Dusu pointed out that “the case has not yet been closed,” since the exact causes that led to the shipwreck continue to have to be investigated and recalled that a naval court continues to inquire into what happened.
International
German president says trust in U.S. leadership is ‘lost’ amid global tensions
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said on Tuesday that trust between the United States and its Western allies has been “lost,” warning that the damage could persist beyond the presidency of Donald Trump.
“The rupture is very deep, and the loss of trust in U.S. great power policy is significant—not only among its allies, but also, as I observe, globally,” Steinmeier said during a speech in Berlin marking the 75th anniversary of Germany’s Foreign Ministry.
Referring to the future of transatlantic relations, he stated that “there is no return to the situation before January 20, 2025,” the date marking the start of Trump’s second term in the White House.
“Even a future U.S. administration will no longer be able to resume the role of a benevolent hegemon guaranteeing a liberal international order,” added Steinmeier, who previously served as Germany’s foreign minister.
He also criticized the war against Iran, describing it as “contrary to international law” and calling it “a political mistake with serious consequences.”
“This war is avoidable and unnecessary,” he said.
Although the German presidency is largely ceremonial, Steinmeier’s remarks reflect a broader concern within Germany, aligning with the government’s cautious stance while going further in tone.
International
Trump claims talks with Iran as G7 meets to address global tensions
U.S. President Donald Trump said that the United States has held talks with Iran—a claim denied by Tehran—and has temporarily paused his threat to target the country’s electrical infrastructure.
In his first overseas trip since the United States and Israel launched their offensive on February 28, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to address key global issues, including the situation in the Middle East, according to State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott.
Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven will meet in Cernay-la-Ville, close to Versailles, on the outskirts of Paris.
During the meeting, Rubio will hold discussions with his counterparts on “the war between Russia and Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East, and threats to global peace and stability,” Pigott said.
France currently holds the presidency of the G7, whose members also include the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Italy, and Japan.
Although all G7 nations are close allies of the United States, none has offered explicit support for Washington’s military actions against Iran, a stance that has reportedly frustrated Trump.
Last Saturday, G7 foreign ministers called for an “immediate and unconditional end” to Iranian attacks against U.S. allies in the Middle East.
International
Pentagon to deploy 3,000 troops to Persian Gulf as Middle East tensions escalate
The Pentagon is planning to deploy nearly 3,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Persian Gulf, according to two senior officials cited Tuesday by Spanish newspaper El País.
Meanwhile, Hezbollah warned it would confront any attempt at occupation following Israel’s announcement that its military will take control of southern Lebanon up to the Litani River, located about 30 kilometers from the border.
In recent hours, the Israel Defense Forces carried out airstrikes on Beirut, while Iran and Hezbollah responded with attacks on Israel, leaving at least six people with minor injuries in Tel Aviv.
The escalation comes as global markets react to renewed instability. The price of oil rose again above $100 per barrel after a brief decline the previous day, following an announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump of a five-day truce on attacks targeting Iran’s energy infrastructure.
Despite the announcement, Iranian authorities reported that two projectiles struck a gas pipeline in Khorramshahr and administrative buildings at a gas facility in Isfahan early Tuesday.
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