The Liberian government has agreed to accept up to 1,200 deportees from third countries being expelled from the United States over the next year. The first group of approximately 20 deportees is expected to arrive in the West African nation shortly.
The Liberian-flagged bulk carrier Minoan Pioneer was hit by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz near Oman's coast, causing a fire and complete blackout in the engine room. The ship's third engineer is missing after the crew abandoned vessel, marking the fourth such incident in the region in five days.
A Liberian-flagged gas tanker sailing from Egypt to Ukraine was struck approximately 20 nautical miles off Romania's coast, injuring three crew members and igniting a fire. Romanian President Nicusor Dan said the attack was likely linked to Russia's war on Ukraine.
