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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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Maduro Makes First U.S. Court Appearance on Drug Charges

An armored vehicle carrying Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores arrives at Manhattan Federal Court, Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, in New York.

Former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro was brought into a federal courthouse in New York on Monday for his initial appearance on U.S. drug‑trafficking and narco‑terrorism charges, marking a dramatic escalation in the long‑running standoff between Washington and Caracas.

Escorted by federal agents, Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were transferred from a Brooklyn detention center to Manhattan for the brief hearing. The charges—filed years earlier—accuse Maduro of leading a criminal network that funneled large quantities of cocaine into the United States while leveraging state institutions to support armed groups involved in the drug trade.

Maduro has repeatedly denied the allegations. His legal team is expected to challenge the legitimacy of his capture and transfer, arguing that he should be shielded from prosecution as a former head of state.

The proceeding marks the beginning of what could become a lengthy and politically sensitive legal battle. Venezuelan officials still aligned with Maduro have condemned the operation and demanded his release, while U.S. prosecutors prepare for a case with significant geopolitical implications.

A trial date has not yet been set.


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