omeGold PricesJordanPalestineMENAWorldLifestyleHealthTechnologyWeatherEconomySportTop StoriesVideosTop StoriesTop Stories:’Israel’-Iran warRoya News: Live Broadcast1Image 1 from gallery0thumb_up0thumb_downTrump administration plans to expand travel ban to 36 more countriesPublished : 13 hours ago|WorldThe US President Donald Trump administration is reportedly considering a major expansion of its travel ban, with a proposal to block citizens from 36 additional countries from entering the United States, according to an internal State Department cable obtained by Reuters.The potential move follows a recent proclamation signed by Trump earlier this month that barred entry to nationals from 12 countries. The White House cited concerns over “foreign terrorists” and national security threats as justification for the directive.The proposed expansion is part of a broader immigration crackdown launched by Trump at the start of his second term. Measures already implemented include the deportation of hundreds of Venezuelans—suspected of gang affiliations—to El Salvador, as well as restrictions on foreign student enrollment and targeted deportations of international students already in the USAn internal diplomatic cable signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio outlined specific security and compliance concerns related to the 36 countries under review. The document called for those nations to take “corrective action” within a 60-day period to avoid travel restrictions.“The Department has identified 36 countries of concern that might be recommended for full or partial suspension of entry if they do not meet established benchmarks and requirements within 60 days,” the cable stated.The proposed measures reflect Trump’s ongoing efforts to tighten immigration rules and prioritize domestic security, marking a continued shift in US policy under his renewed presidency.US President Donald Trump said his early departure from the G7 summit in Canada on Monday had “nothing to do” with a possible ceasefire between “Israel” and Iran, adding that France’s leader had been “wrong” to suggest otherwise.”Publicity seeking President Emmanuel Macron, of France, mistakenly said that I left the G7 Summit, in Canada, to go back to D.C. to work on a ‘cease fire’ between Israel and Iran,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.”Wrong! He has no idea why I am now on my way to Washington, but it certainly has nothing to do with a Cease Fire. Much bigger than that. Whether purposely or not, Emmanuel always gets it wrong. Stay Tuned!”Macron had suggested that the United States was ready to make a diplomatic overture to Iran.”There was an offer made for a meeting and an exchange,” Macron told reporters on the sidelines of the G7 summit.”If the United States can obtain a ceasefire, it is a very good thing,” the French president said.Trump departed the G7 gathering a day early, as US ally “Israel” and Iran traded fire for a fifth straight day.The leaders of industrial democracies on Monday called for “de-escalation” in the Middle East starting with the “Israel”-Iran conflict, stressing that Israel “has a right to defend itself” and that civilians needed to be protected on both sides.At a group photo with fellow G7 leaders before his departure, Trump said: “I have to be back as soon as I can. I wish I could stay for tomorrow, but they understand, this is big stuff.”US President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Monday with a stark message amid intensifying conflict between Iran and ‘Israel’, declaring that “Iran should have signed the ‘deal’ I told them to sign,” and calling the situation a “waste of human life.”In the same post, Trump reiterated, “Simply stated, IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON. I said it over and over again!” He ended the post with a dramatic appeal, saying, “Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!”The post comes at a time of heightened regional tension, as airstrikes and retaliatory attacks continue between Iran and ‘Israel’ after the latter launched a large-scale military offensive on Iran, striking key nuclear and military targets, including the Natanz enrichment facility.Read more: LIVE UPDATES | ‘Israel’ strikes Iran: Top commanders killed, retaliation beginsThe strikes killed several top Iranian military and nuclear scientists, including IRGC commander-in-chief Hossein Salami, and Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces as well as scientists Tehranchi and Abbasi.Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei condemned the attack as a “bloody and criminal act,” vowing severe retaliation. Civilian casualties were reported, with airstrikes hitting residential areas in Tehran.’Israel’ declared a state of emergency, closed its airspace, and warned citizens of potential Iranian retaliation. A second wave of airstrikes reportedly followed.The US distanced itself from the attack, warning Iran not to target American assets. Global markets reacted sharply, with oil prices surging and stocks falling amid fears of broader regional conflict.
