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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 Orders Review of Federal Aid to Portland Amid Ongoing Protests

A demonstrator dressed in an inflatable frog costume stands infront of law enforcement officers during a protest outside of the ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) headquarters in south Portland, Oregon, U.S., October 3, 2025.

President Donald Trump has directed his administration to review federal funding to Portland, Oregon, in response to ongoing anti-ICE demonstrations and what the White House has described as “anarchy” in the city.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Friday that the president instructed his team to identify areas of federal aid that could potentially be cut. “We will not fund states that allow anarchy,” Leavitt said, citing repeated clashes outside Portland’s U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility.

The move comes after months of protests in Portland, where demonstrators have targeted federal immigration enforcement policies. Federal officials claim the ICE building has been attacked with projectiles and vandalized, while local leaders have resisted calls for increased federal intervention.

In addition to the funding review, the administration has signaled plans to bolster federal law enforcement presence in the city. Portland officials, however, have pushed back, arguing that federal involvement risks escalating tensions further.

The review of aid marks the latest flashpoint in the ongoing standoff between the Trump administration and Democratic-led cities over immigration enforcement and public safety.


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