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LBCI
18-06-2025
- Business
- LBCI
Israel to ease domestic restrictions imposed due to Iran war: Minister
Israel will ease domestic restrictions imposed on its population due to the ongoing war with Iran and will "reopen its economy," Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Wednesday. "While we continue our intense fight against Iran until the threats are removed, we will also reopen the economy, ease restrictions, and restore Israel to paths of creativity, activity, and security," Katz was quoted as saying in a statement after approving the changes for most of the country starting Wednesday evening. AFP
The Independent
15-06-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Trump threatens to expand travel ban list in coming months
The Trump administration is considering travel restrictions for 36 more countries, including major U.S. partners such as Egypt and Djibouti, according to an internal memo. Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed a memo that said listed nations had 60 days to meet new State Department requirements. The list includes 25 African countries, several Caribbean nations, four Asian countries, and three countries in Oceania. Countries have until Wednesday to provide an initial action plan to the State Department to meet the new requirements. This action follows Trump 's revival of his first-term travel ban and a full ban on entry from 12 countries, with restrictions on seven others, as part of his anti-immigration agenda.
The Independent
05-06-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Trump signs new travel ban targeting 12 countries
The Trump administration announced new travel restrictions to the U.S. from 19 countries, effective June 9, reminiscent of his first-term "Muslim travel ban." The restrictions fully ban travel from 12 nations, including Afghanistan, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen, while partially restricting travel from seven others like Cuba and Venezuela. Trump cited a recent Molotov cocktail attack in Colorado, allegedly by an Egyptian man who overstayed his visa, as justification for the new restrictions. Exemptions include lawful permanent residents, athletes traveling for the World Cup and Olympics, those with asylum or refugee status, and individuals with specific visas. Critics, such as the National Iranian American Council and Congressman Dan Goldman, condemn the policy as discriminatory and reminiscent of the "great replacement theory."
