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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 Eyes U.S. Rocket Deal, Testing Carney’s Pledge to Curb Reliance


The Canadian Army is moving forward with plans to acquire the U.S.-built High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), despite Prime Minister Mark Carney’s earlier commitment to reduce dependence on American-made military equipment.





According to the Department of National Defence, Canada submitted a formal request to the U.S. government in December 2024 for pricing and availability details on 26 HIMARS launchers. Defence officials are aiming to finalize a contract by the end of this year through the U.S. Foreign Military Sales program.

The move comes only months after Carney vowed to overhaul defence procurement, citing concerns that Canada had become too reliant on U.S. suppliers. His pledge followed heightened tensions with Washington, including threats from President Donald Trump targeting Canadian sovereignty.

Critics argue that the HIMARS deal underscores the difficulty of balancing political promises with military realities. The system, built by Lockheed Martin in Arkansas, has proven effective in Ukraine but also highlighted U.S. control over its operational data, raising questions about Canada’s autonomy in future conflicts.

If approved by the U.S. State Department and Congress, the deal would deepen Canada’s military integration with the U.S., even as Ottawa publicly signals a desire to diversify its defence partnerships.


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