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Greek Tanker Struck by Missile in Black Sea, Crew Emerges Unharmed

  A Greek‑flagged tanker sailing near the Russian port of Novorossiysk was struck by a missile but remained operational, and all 24 crew members were confirmed safe.   A Greek‑owned and Greek‑flagged tanker sustained material damage after being hit by a missile while sailing approximately 14 nautical miles off the Russian port of Novorossiysk in the Black Sea. According to authorities, the vessel—operated by Maran Gas Maritime—was not carrying cargo at the time of the strike and continued to navigate safely following the incident.  All 24 crew members on board, including ten Greek nationals, thirteen Filipinos, and one Romanian, were reported to be in good health. The impact caused damage to the starboard side of the ship, but no assistance or towing was required. The tanker remained fully operational, and no environmental pollution was reported.  Greek officials have condemned the attack as dangerous and unacceptable, noting that the incident occurred amid height...
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Gaza’s Hunger Crisis: A Dire Struggle for Survival

 

In the heart of northern Gaza, a humanitarian crisis unfolds as the cost of basic necessities skyrockets, leaving many families in a relentless battle against hunger. The once sporadic echoes of conflict have been replaced by the constant growl of empty stomachs, with the World Food Program issuing stark warnings of an imminent famine.

  • Devastating Toll: The war has claimed lives, but hunger now looms as a silent killer, taking the lives of 15 children and infants, unable to be nourished as their mothers struggle to find food.
  • Dire Statistics: A staggering 1.1 million Gazans face “catastrophic” hunger levels, representing half of the population in the strip, a situation described as unprecedented by the WFP’s chief economist.
  • Fragile Relief: Recent efforts have seen a slight improvement, with Israel allowing more food supplies into Gaza. However, this has merely shifted the crisis from a lack of food to a lack of affordable food, with prices still several times higher than pre-war levels.
  • Visible Suffering: The signs of malnutrition are unmistakable, with thin bodies, hair loss, and pale complexions. For many, famine is not a looming threat but a present reality, as evidenced by the increasing number of premature births and maternal deaths during labor.

As the international community scrambles to address this crisis, the people of Gaza continue to endure the unyielding grip of hunger, hoping for a future where the melody of peace drowns out the cries of starvation.


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