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‎President Donald Trump on Tuesday expanded a U.S. travel ban by adding five more countries and imposing additional limits on others, according to a White House proclamation outlining updated entry restrictions. ‎ ‎The action reflects continued efforts by the Trump administration to tighten U.S. entry requirements and immigration standards, citing national security, foreign policy, and counterterrorism objectives as guiding considerations. ‎ ‎President Donald Trump expands the U.S. travel ban, adding five countries, broadening suspensions, and tightening visa and vetting rules. ‎Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images ‎ ‎“The restrictions and limitations imposed by the Proclamation are necessary to prevent the entry of foreign nationals about whom the United States lacks sufficient information to assess the risks they pose,” the proclamation states, referencing cooperation with foreign governments and enforcement of U.S. immigration laws. ‎ ‎Citizens from Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, So...

‎The head of Britain’s armed forces has issued a stark warning about a potential Russian threat to the UK, urging citizens to be ready to defend the nation. Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton highlighted that Russia’s military has grown stronger and more combat-experienced after nearly four years of war in Ukraine. He stated, "The situation is more dangerous than I have known during my career, and the price of peace is rising." ‎ ‎UK military warns Russia’s growing power demands national readiness, urging "sons and daughters" to strengthen defence resilience and societal preparedness. ‎PA ‎ ‎The defence chief emphasized that the UK’s armed forces, alongside NATO allies, form the first line of defence. However, he stressed that the entire society must contribute to rebuilding resilience. "Our response needs to go beyond simply strengthening our armed forces. It needs a whole of nation response that builds our defence industrial capacity, grows th...

‎President Donald Trump said the United States would be “starting” land strikes against drug operations in Latin America, signaling a possible expansion of the administration’s military campaign against drug trafficking networks. He did not specify when or where the land actions would begin or whether steps could still be taken by affected countries to prevent the escalation. ‎ ‎Trump says the US will begin land strikes against drug operations in Latin America, expanding military actions beyond maritime targets. ‎Alex Wong/Getty Images  ‎ ‎Trump made the remarks Friday during comments to reporters in the Oval Office, stating that maritime interdictions had already reduced drug flows significantly. He said the administration had disrupted 96% of drugs entering the United States by water and indicated that land-based operations would now follow, describing them as easier to carry out. ‎ ‎The comments followed several days of statements from the president pledging to broad...

‎President Donald Trump said there would be “very serious retaliation” following an attack in Syria that killed two U.S. service members and one American civilian, an incident the United States has attributed to the Islamic State group. ‎ ‎Trump described the incident as an Islamic State attack against U.S. forces operating in a dangerous area of Syria that is not fully under government control. The president made the comments in a social media post and reiterated the message to reporters at the White House. ‎ ‎Trump vows serious retaliation after an attack in Syria kills two U.S. service members and an American civilian, with the U.S. blaming IS. ‎Evan Vucci/AP ‎ ‎Statements from Trump indicated that Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa expressed anger and distress over the attack. Trump said al-Sharaa was devastated by the incident and emphasized that Syrian forces are fighting alongside U.S. troops in ongoing operations. ‎ ‎U.S. Central Command reported that three additional...

‎President Donald Trump criticized Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar for choosing to run again as a Democrat after receiving a presidential pardon for a federal bribery and conspiracy case involving the congressman and his wife. ‎ ‎Trump posted on his social media platform that Cuellar showed “Such a lack of LOYALTY,” signaling that he may have expected the Texas lawmaker’s clemency to benefit the Republican Party’s narrow House majority heading into the 2026 midterm elections. ‎ ‎Trump faults Rep. Henry Cuellar for remaining a Democrat after receiving a presidential pardon as both sides outline their positions ahead of 2026. ‎Mark Schiefelbein/AP Photo ‎ ‎Cuellar responded during a televised interview, explaining that he remains a conservative Democrat who intends to work with the administration “to see where we can find common ground.” He added that he prayed for the president and the presidency, stating that national success is tied to presidential success. ‎ ‎Cuellar refere...

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