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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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UN Warns of Closing Window to Halt Gaza Famine Amid Intensifying Strikes

 

Palestinians react, as smoke and flames rise while a residential building collapses after an Israeli air strike, in Gaza City


The United Nations has issued an urgent warning that there is only a “narrow window” to prevent famine from spreading further across Gaza, as Israeli forces intensify their bombardment of Gaza City. UN aid chief Tom Fletcher said the opportunity to avert catastrophe in central and southern areas such as Deir al-Balah and Khan Younis could close by the end of September without immediate, unimpeded humanitarian access.

According to global hunger monitors, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are already enduring extreme food shortages, with Gaza City among the hardest-hit areas. Israel, which halted all aid for 11 weeks earlier this year, says it has increased the flow of supplies, citing over 1,900 aid trucks entering the enclave in the past week. However, international agencies insist the assistance remains far below what is needed to stave off mass starvation.

The renewed Israeli offensive has brought troops within a few kilometers of Gaza City’s center, with airstrikes targeting high-rise buildings Israel claims are used by Hamas — an allegation the group denies. Overnight strikes reportedly killed 14 people, including civilians sheltering in a school.

UN officials stress that without a rapid scale-up in food deliveries and safe distribution, famine could engulf even more of Gaza’s population within weeks.


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