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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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Markets Steady as Tariff Tensions Ease and Trade Talks Gain Momentum

U.S. stock futures edged higher Tuesday morning, signaling cautious optimism among investors following President Trump's latest tariff announcements. Futures tied to the S&P 500 rose 0.12%, while Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.25%, as markets digested the news of steep import duties on 14 countries and a delayed implementation date of August 1.

The tariff threats—ranging from 25% to 40%—initially rattled markets, with major indexes closing lower on Monday. However, the postponement has opened a window for renewed trade negotiations, giving investors hope that diplomatic efforts may avert a full-blown trade war.

Global Respons: Countries like South Korea and Japan, both targeted by the tariffs, have signaled readiness to accelerate trade talks. Meanwhile, Wall Street is keeping a close eye on upcoming Federal Reserve minutes and corporate earnings, with Delta Air Lines set to kick off the season later this week.

With the deadline extended and negotiations underway, investors appear willing to give diplomacy a chance—at least for now.



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