Strait of Hormuz Security: Two Saudi and Liberia-flagged oil tankers were hit by unidentified projectiles near Khasab, Oman, as US-Iran tensions escalated and shipping activity reportedly dipped—raising fresh risks for global energy logistics. Liberia Economy & Finance: Liberia’s growth narrative is improving on paper, with domestic revenue nearing US$1bn, but critics warn benefits aren’t reaching ordinary people fast enough. Energy Policy: President Boakai suspended import tariffs on qualifying off-grid solar products to cut costs and expand rural electrification. Credit & Lending: The CBL’s Enhanced Collateral Registry is set to expand credit by improving collateral verification and reducing double-pledging risks. Healthcare Infrastructure: Work to upgrade Jackson Fiah Doe Hospital in Tappita aims to expand emergency and ICU services and strengthen specialized care outside Monrovia. Maritime Decarbonisation: Greece pushed back against EU shipping rules and backed a global IMO approach—relevant as Liberia continues to engage on net-zero frameworks. Education & Social Services: The First Family dedicated a renovated public school in Bomi, while coverage also highlights Liberia’s kidney disease burden and limited dialysis capacity. Governance & Justice: Opposition leader Clarence Moniba demanded full accountability on the Liberia-Guinea border dispute, and calls for a speedy, fair trial for Jewel Howard-Taylor continued. Sports & Inclusion: Liberia’s senior female handball team faces funding gaps for a tournament in Burkina Faso, while a girls’ empowerment camp spotlighted systemic barriers beyond football.