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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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Canada Greenlights Next-Gen COVID-19 Vaccines Ahead of Fall Season



Health Canada has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna, paving the way for their rollout ahead of the upcoming respiratory virus season.

Both vaccines — Pfizer’s Comirnaty and Moderna’s Spikevax — have been reformulated to target the LP.8.1 variant, a descendant of Omicron currently under global monitoring. The updated shots are authorized for individuals aged six months and older, with provincial and territorial health authorities determining eligibility and distribution plans.

Moderna will manufacture doses for the Canadian market at its new facility in Laval, Quebec, with final syringe preparation in Cambridge, Ontario — marking a milestone in domestic vaccine production.

The National Advisory Committee on Immunization recommends priority vaccination for seniors, long-term care residents, immunocompromised individuals, health-care workers, and others at higher risk of severe illness.

The vaccines are expected to be available in pharmacies, clinics, and public health sites across the country this fall, with most provinces offering them free of charge to eligible residents.

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