Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Three Liberia-flagged oil tankers were hit near the Strait of Hormuz, injuring or leaving crew missing as the US-Iran standoff deepens and the IMO warns seafarers are being pulled into geopolitical danger. Illegal Mining Crackdown: Liberia launches the Protect Our Resources Taskforce (PORT) to intensify inspections, stop gold smuggling, and tighten licensing, royalties, and environmental and labour compliance. Human Trafficking Justice: Liberia’s court hands down the country’s longest-ever trafficking sentences and orders US$120,000 restitution to victims, with asset-freezing steps for banks and telecoms. Health & Faith: The Lutheran Church moves to reopen Phebe Hospital and its School of Nursing in Bong after a staff go-slow shut down services. Media & Culture: LBS gets an invitation to uplink its TV programming to DStv, potentially expanding Liberia’s reach across Africa. Power for Communities: EU-funded Light Up Southeast begins low-voltage stringing in Buchanan’s Korean Farm Community, pushing safer electricity distribution. Youth & Democracy: Naymote trains 25 young political leaders from 13 parties on electoral laws and reforms. Local Governance: Bong County orders a crackdown on illegal employment of foreign workers, urging residents to report undocumented nationals. Public Accountability: Liberia’s legislature prepares a major reconciliation audit hearing on tax revenues and bank accounts from 2018–2024. Sports/Travel Policy Watch: UK entry-clearance rules tighten for Liberia and many other African countries, affecting travel and transit.