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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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Trump to Send “Take-It-or-Leave-It” Tariff Letters to 12 Nations on Monday


U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he has signed letters to 12 countries detailing new tariff levels on goods exported to the United States. The letters, described as “take it or leave it” offers, are scheduled to be dispatched on Monday, July 7.

Speaking aboard Air Force One en route to New Jersey, Trump declined to name the countries involved, stating that the list would be made public on Monday. The move follows a 90-day pause on elevated tariffs, which is set to expire on July 9. If no trade agreements are reached by then, the new tariffs—ranging from a base rate of 10% to potentially as high as 70%—will take effect on August 1.

Trump emphasized the simplicity of the letter approach, saying, “The letters are better… much easier to send a letter,” signaling a shift away from prolonged trade negotiations that have stalled with several major partners, including the EU and Japan.

So far, the U.S. has finalized trade deals with the United Kingdom and Vietnam, while talks with India and the European Union remain unresolved. The administration’s strategy marks a significant escalation in its efforts to reshape global trade relationships on what it calls “reciprocal” terms.

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