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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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Alberta Independence Referendum Question Moves Forward After Official Approval

                                           Aberta's provincial flag flies on a flag pole in Ottawa.


Elections Alberta has signed off on a proposed referendum question that would ask voters whether the province should separate from Canada, marking a major milestone for the group pushing for an independence vote.

The approved question is straightforward: “Do you agree that the province of Alberta should cease to be a part of Canada to become an independent state?”

With this approval, organizers must now appoint a financial officer before launching the petition phase. Once underway, they will have four months to gather the required number of signatures to trigger a province‑wide referendum. If they succeed, Albertans could be asked to vote on independence in the coming years, setting the stage for a historic and highly contentious political moment.

The initiative comes amid ongoing debates about Alberta’s place in Confederation, economic autonomy, and federal‑provincial relations — issues that have fueled periodic calls for greater provincial independence.


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