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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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UK Court Convicts Two Men in Deadly IS-Inspired Plot Against Jewish Community

mar Hussein (left) and Walid Saadaoui (right) have been found guilty of preparing acts of terrorism. Bilel Saadaoui (centre) was found guilty of failing to disclose information about acts of terrorism. 

Two men have been found guilty of preparing acts of terrorism in a plot to massacre hundreds of Jews in northwest England. Walid Saadaoui, 38, and Amar Hussein, 52, were convicted at Preston Crown Court after investigators uncovered their plan to smuggle automatic weapons and ammunition into the UK.

Authorities revealed that the men intended to launch a gun rampage targeting mass gatherings of Jewish people. Saadaoui had arranged for four AK-47 rifles, two pistols, and 900 rounds of ammunition to be imported, believing he was working with a fellow extremist. In reality, he was communicating with an undercover operative known as “Farouk,” who exposed the plot.

Police described the scheme as potentially “one of, if not the, deadliest terrorist attacks in UK history.” The convictions come amid heightened fears of resurgent Islamic State activity, following recent IS-inspired attacks abroad, including a deadly shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney.

Saadaoui’s brother, Bilel Saadaoui, 36, was also convicted for failing to disclose information about the planned attack.

Counterterrorism officials emphasized that the case highlights the ongoing threat posed by extremist groups and the importance of vigilance against rising antisemitism.


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