An Italian Navy ship delivered 49 people to an Albanian port as part of Rome’s controversial migrant transfer agreement, marking the third attempt after previous failures. The right-wing Italian government’s deal with Albania allows for processing asylum claims in the Balkan nation, with migrants taken to reception centers for vetting. The European Court of Justice is set to review the plan amid concerns from rights groups about its compliance with international law.
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Zohran Mamdani leads fundraising in NYC mayoral race – Middle East Monitor
Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has raised over $1 million in recent weeks, significantly outpacing incumbent Mayor Eric Adams and former Governor Andrew Cuomo in campaign funds. Following his victory in the Democratic primary, Mamdani is positioned to potentially become the first Muslim and South Asian mayor of the largest U.S. city. Want More Context? 🔎
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