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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 Seeks Breakthrough with Xi on High-Stakes Asia Tour

Protesters attend an anti-Trump rally against US President Donald Trump's tariff policy ahead of his visit to South Korea for the APEC summit, in Seoul, South Korea.

U.S. President Donald Trump has embarked on a week-long trip across Asia, aiming to secure a pivotal deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping amid escalating trade tensions. The journey includes stops in Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea, where Trump is expected to sign economic and critical mineral agreements with regional partners before his highly anticipated face-to-face meeting with Xi.

The White House has signaled that Trump’s priority is to stabilize strained U.S.-China relations and potentially ease the ongoing trade war. Officials say the administration hopes to unlock new supply chains, strengthen investment opportunities, and reduce reliance on Chinese exports.

The Trump-Xi meeting, scheduled in South Korea, is being described by analysts as “high-risk, high-reward.” A successful outcome could reset relations between the world’s two largest economies, while failure may deepen global economic uncertainty.

As Trump positions himself as a dealmaker on the international stage, the Asia trip could prove decisive in shaping the trajectory of U.S.-China ties for years to come.


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