Maritime Security: Caspian Pipeline Consortium says drone attacks hit three tankers during loading near its Black Sea terminal, briefly suspending operations; one Liberia-registered vessel reported a fire that was contained, while a sanctioned tanker’s crew was evacuated and loading resumed after damage checks. Gulf Shipping Risk: In the Strait of Hormuz, a Liberia-flagged supertanker (Acheloos) and a Malta-flagged fuel tanker were struck by projectiles; crews were safe and assessments are underway as traffic continues despite U.S.-Iran escalation. Energy Investment Push: Liberia’s Petroleum Regulatory Authority appoints Energy Capital & Power as strategic communications and investor engagement partner to promote upstream licensing, building on recent TotalEnergies and Oranto PSC momentum. Regional Power Project: ECOWAS leaders back the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline intergovernmental agreement, with Liberia’s President Boakai calling it a major breakthrough for regional integration and energy security. Rubber Industry Pressure: A raw rubber supply shortfall is threatening Liberia’s processing plants, with lawmakers hearing that processors need far more monthly volumes than they currently receive. Roads & Skills: House ratifies a US$30m concessional loan for the Salayea–Konia Road, while Speaker Koon urges higher TVET investment and the House advances a new Gharzon Vocational and Technical Institute bill. Telecom Oversight: Questions persist over whether Liberia’s LTA can truly monitor traffic in real time, despite claims of monitoring and a deal with Numtel Liberia. Construction Sector: ALCC calls for stronger government support, local contractor participation, and faster payment to revive Liberia’s construction industry. Youth Governance: The House endorses a Youth Legislative Caucus to institutionalize youth input into lawmaking and oversight.