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US Deports Non-Liberian Migrants to Liberia Under Third-Country Deal

The United States has deported 20 non-Liberian nationals to Liberia as part of an expanded third-country deportation program. Liberia has agreed to accept up to 1,200 individuals under this humanitarian arrangement. Deportees sent to Liberia retain the option to apply for asylum within the country. The agreement is part of broader US efforts to manage immigration flows and reinforce border security.

Hormuz Oil Flow Data Gap Fuels Supply Uncertainty and Price Volatility

US officials claim oil is moving through the Strait of Hormuz at rates well above market expectations, but external shipping data tells a different story. Independent tracking shows a decline in oil tanker activity alongside falling global stockpiles, contradicting official assertions. This discrepancy has cast doubt on the actual volume of crude oil reaching world markets. Complicating matters further, shadow fleet vessels are obscuring their locations to evade monitoring, making accurate assessments difficult. The resulting uncertainty is contributing to potential volatility in both oil prices and supply forecasts.