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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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Canadian Stocks Dip, Loonie Jumps as Trudeau Announces Resignation Plan


Canadian stocks experienced a slight dip on Monday following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's announcement of his resignation. The S&P/TSX composite index fell by 0.4%, closing at 25,131.29 points. Meanwhile, the Canadian dollar, or "loonie," saw a near three-week high, briefly surging by approximately one percent before settling at around 69.7 cents US.

Trudeau stated that he would step down in the coming months after nine years in power, with parliament being prorogued until a successor is chosen. Investors reacted to the news with a mix of caution and optimism, reflecting both uncertainty about the political future and confidence in potential economic changes under new leadership.

The announcement has set off speculation about an early election and the possibility of a shift to a more fiscally conservative government, which markets generally favor. Analysts suggest that the loonie's rise indicates investor confidence in Canada's economic prospects with new leadership on the horizon.

As the country awaits further details on Trudeau's resignation and the Liberal Party's choice for his successor, the financial markets remain on edge, balancing the potential risks and opportunities of this political transition.




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