Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:47am on 17 Dec 2025,Wednesday International
The Trump administration announced a major expansion of its travel ban, adding 20 additional countries and the Palestinian Authority to US entry restrictions, significantly widening earlier measures introduced in June. The expanded list now includes full bans on citizens of several nations and new limits on 15 others, effectively doubling the number of affected countries. The policy targets visitors and potential immigrants, though exemptions apply to existing visa holders, lawful permanent residents, diplomats, and certain travellers. Officials cited national security, vetting issues, and immigration concerns as reasons for the expansion, which takes effect January 1, 2026. Critics argue it unfairly targets nations based on nationality rather than credible threats. (PC: NDTV)
