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Al-Ahram Weekly
3 days ago
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Trump slaps new travel ban on 12 countries - International
US President Donald Trump signed a new travel ban that comes into effect on Monday targeting 12 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran and Yemen, reviving one of the most controversial measures from his first term. Trump said on Wednesday the measure was spurred by a makeshift flamethrower attack on a Jewish protest in Colorado that US authorities blamed on a man they said was in the country illegally. The move bans all travel to the United States by nationals of Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen, according to the White House. Trump also imposed a partial ban on travelers from seven other countries: Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela. Some temporary work visas from those countries will be allowed. "The recent terror attack in Boulder, Colorado, has underscored the extreme dangers posed to our country by the entry of foreign nationals who are not properly vetted," Trump said in a video message from the Oval Office posted on social media platform X. "We don't want them." ( @realDonaldTrump - Truth Social Post ) ( Donald J. Trump - Jun 04, 2025, 8:11 PM ET ) We cannot have open migration from any country where we cannot safely and reliably vet and screen…. — Donald J. Trump 🇺🇸 TRUTH POSTS (@TruthTrumpPosts) June 5, 2025 World Cup, Olympics excluded However, the ban will not apply to athletes competing in the 2026 World Cup, which the United States is co-hosting with Canada and Mexico, as well as the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, Trump's order said. Trump announced separately on Wednesday a ban on visas for foreign students who are set to begin attending Harvard University, ramping up his crackdown on what he regards as a bastion of liberalism. The US leader compared the new measures to the ban he imposed on a number of mainly Muslim countries in his first term, which caused travel chaos across the world. Trump said that 2017 ban had stopped the United States from suffering terror attacks that happened in Europe. "We will not let what happened in Europe happen in America," Trump said. "We cannot have open migration from any country where we cannot safely and reliably vet and screen." Venezuela hit back by warning that the United States itself was a dangerous destination. "Being in the United States is a great risk for anyone, not just for Venezuelans," Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said after the announcement, warning Venezuelan citizens against travel there. Amnesty International USA condemned Trump's new travel ban in a post on X, calling it "discriminatory, racist, and downright cruel." It said that "by targeting people based on their nationality, this ban only spreads disinformation and hate." President Trump's new travel ban is discriminatory, racist, and downright cruel. By targeting people based on their nationality, this ban only spreads disinformation and hate. — Amnesty International USA (@amnestyusa) June 5, 2025 The ban could face legal challenges, as have many of the drastic measures Trump has taken since his whirlwind return to office in January. 'Terrorists' Rumors of a new Trump travel ban had circulated following the attack in Colorado, with his administration vowing to pursue "terrorists" living in the United States on visas. Suspect Mohammed Sabry Soliman, an Egyptian national according to court documents, is alleged to have thrown fire bombs and sprayed burning gasoline at a group of people who had gathered on Sunday in support of Israeli hostages held by Hamas. US Homeland Security officials said Soliman was in the country illegally, having overstayed a tourist visa, but that he had applied for asylum in September 2022. "President Trump is fulfilling his promise to protect Americans from dangerous foreign actors that want to come to our country and cause us harm," White House Deputy Press Secretary Abigail Jackson said on X. President Trump is fulfilling his promise to protect Americans from dangerous foreign actors that want to come to our country and cause us harm. These commonsense restrictions are country-specific and include places that lack proper vetting, exhibit high visa overstay rates, or… — Abigail Jackson (@ATJackson47) June 4, 2025 Trump's proclamation gave specific reasons for each country in his proclamation, which says it is aimed at protecting the United States from "foreign terrorists and other national security" threats. Egypt was notably not on the list of countries facing travel restrictions. The proclamation said Taliban-ruled Afghanistan and war-torn Libya, Sudan, Somalia and Yemen lacked "competent" central authorities for processing passports and vetting. Iran, with which the United States is in negotiations on a possible nuclear deal, was included because it is a "state sponsor of terrorism," the order said. "The impact of the ban will once again be felt by Americans who were denied the ability to see their loved ones at weddings, funerals, or the birth of a child," said National Iranian American Council president Jamal Abdi. For most of the other countries, Trump's order cited an above-average likelihood that people would overstay their visas. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Vancouver Sun
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Vancouver Sun
Trump says Canada's Golden Dome membership costs $61 billion — or free as 51st state
Within hours of Canada's sovereignty being made abundantly clear by its King in a historic and symbolic speech from the throne in the nation's capital, U.S. President Donald Trump once again made a pitch for Canada to become the 51st state. In a post to Truth Social, he said the cost to join in the 'fabulous Golden Dome System' — the multilayered missile defence program to counter foreign threats to America, even those coming from space — would be US$61 billion should Canada choose to remain 'a separate, but unequal, Nation.' But join the U.S. as its 'cherished 51st state' and protection from the defence program will cost Canada 'zero dollars.' 'They are considering the offer,' Trump wrote. ( @realDonaldTrump - Truth Social Post ) ( Donald J. Trump - May 27, 2025, 5:41 PM ET ) I told Canada, which very much wants to be part of our fabulous Golden Dome System, that it will cost $61 Billion Dollars if they remain a separate, but unequal, Nation, but will cost ZERO… Prime Minister Mark Carney's office didn't say whether it received such an offer when contacted by National Post, but said discussions on NORAD and the Golden Dome have been part of 'wide-ranging and constructive discussions' Carney and his ministers have had with U.S. counterparts. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. But while acting on his citizen-driven mandate to establish a new relationship with the U.S., his office said, 'the Prime Minister has been clear at every opportunity, including in his conversations with President Trump, that Canada is an independent, sovereign nation, and it will remain one.' National Post has contacted the White House press secretary and is awaiting a response. The president first announced the Golden Dome initiative in the Oval Office last week , remarking during his address and in questioning from reporters that 'Canada wants to be part of it' and will 'pay their fair share.' 'We are dealing with them on pricing,' he said. In a statement to the Canadian Press at the time, a spokesperson for the prime minister confirmed talks on the Golden Dome, but didn't share costs or specifics. The project has already been awarded its first $25 billion with the passage of Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' — legislation that covers reforms in several sectors, including defence. Carney has made multiple commitments on defence spending, the most recent being in Tuesday's throne speech, which confirmed Canada would join ReArm Europe, the European Commissions's plan to give member nations more 'financial flexibility' to mobilize a combined 800 billion euros (CAD$1.25 trillion) for a 'massive ramp-up of defence spending.' Carney later told CBC he hopes to finalize that deal by July 1. 'Seventy-five cents of every dollar of capital spending for defence goes to the United States. That's not smart,' he said. As part of a pledge that Canada would hit NATO's defence spending target of two per cent of gross GDP by 2030, the Liberals' election platform included $130 billion in new defence spending over the next four years. Canada's position as one of just eight member nations that aren't hitting the mark has been a bone of contention from multiple U.S. administrations , not just Trump's. When the pair had their first face-to-face at the White House in early May, Trump remarked that 'Canada is stepping up the military participation.' On the heels of that meeting, Pete Hoekstra, the new U.S. Ambassador to Canada, told National Post that both his and Trump's standpoint, '51st state's not coming back.' 'The president may bring it up every once in a while, but he recognizes it's not going to happen unless the prime minister engages with the president,' he added. Last week, Hoekstra told the Hill Times that while he appreciates Canadians' concerns about Trump's continued rhetoric, he's not going to be distracted by it. 'I'm moving forward. The president sent that message clearly when he was with the prime minister. Now we're waiting to see how Canada responds,' he said regarding the request for a proposal on how it wants to proceed on future trade agreements. Hoekstra said he was 'not very sympathetic' to Canadians feeling slighted, suggesting the U.S. is 'hurt, too,' citing Canada's lengthy NATO spending shortfall. 'International diplomacy is tough. The world is a tough place. Getting prosperity, security, and safety for people, which are the top priorities of the president, that's hard,' he said. 'So, no, I'm not very sympathetic.' Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
Edmonton Journal
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Edmonton Journal
Trump says Canada's Golden Dome membership costs $61 billion — or free as 51st state
Article content ( @realDonaldTrump - Truth Social Post ) ( Donald J. Trump - May 27, 2025, 5:41 PM ET ) I told Canada, which very much wants to be part of our fabulous Golden Dome System, that it will cost $61 Billion Dollars if they remain a separate, but unequal, Nation, but will cost ZERO… — Donald J. Trump 🇺🇸 TRUTH POSTS (@TruthTrumpPosts) May 27, 2025 Prime Minister Mark Carney's office didn't say whether it received such an offer when contacted by National Post, but said discussions on NORAD and the Golden Dome have been part of 'wide-ranging and constructive discussions' Carney and his ministers have had with U.S. counterparts. But while acting on his citizen-driven mandate to establish a new relationship with the U.S., his office said, 'the Prime Minister has been clear at every opportunity, including in his conversations with President Trump, that Canada is an independent, sovereign nation, and it will remain one.' National Post has contacted the White House press secretary and is awaiting a response. The president first announced the Golden Dome initiative in the Oval Office last week, remarking during his address and in questioning from reporters that 'Canada wants to be part of it' and will 'pay their fair share.'
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Russia, Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners hours after Moscow launches massive aerial assault
Russia and Ukraine on Sunday swapped hundreds of prisoners just hours after Moscow launched one of the largest aerial assaults of the more than three-year war between the two countries. The prisoner swap was the third and final part of a major exchange, marking a rare moment of cooperation. Russia's Defense Ministry said both sides exchanged more than 300 soldiers. This followed the release of 307 combatants and civilians each on Saturday, and 390 on Friday — the largest total swap of the war so far. "303 Ukrainian defenders are home," Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote on X, confirming the exchange. Russia Launches Largest Aerial Attack Of Ukraine War, Killing At Least 12 He said the troops returning to Ukraine were members of the Armed Forces, the National Guard, the State Border Guard Service, and the State Special Transport Service. Read On The Fox News App In talks held earlier this month in Istanbul — the first face-to-face meeting between the warring sides in recent peace talks — Kyiv and Moscow agreed to swap 1,000 prisoners of war and civilian detainees each. The exchange has been the only tangible outcome from the talks. The exchange came just hours after Russia launched a massive drone-and-missile attack targeting the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, and other regions, killing at least 12 people – including three children – and injuring dozens more. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that air defense forces were working in the capital against enemy drones. Oleh Syniehubov, the head of the Kharkiv military administration, said Kharkiv and its suburbs were also under attack by drones. Major Russia-ukraine Prisoner Swap Is Underway, Official Says Yuriy Ihnat, a spokesperson for Ukraine's Air Force, told The Associated Press that Russia used a total of 69 missiles of various types and 298 drones – the largest single aerial attack of the war. Russia's Defense Ministry, meanwhile, said its air defenses shot down 110 Ukrainian drones overnight. The latest round of violence came as President Donald Trump told reporters on Saturday he was "not happy" with Russia's large-scale strike against Ukraine. Speaking at Morristown Municipal Airport in New Jersey, the president accused Putin of "killing a lot of people" in the attack. Russia Bombards Ukraine With Drones Hours After Trump Announces Talks With Putin "I'm not happy with what Putin is doing," Trump said. "He's killing a lot of people, and I don't know what the hell happened to Putin." Later expanding on his comments in a Truth Social Post, Trump said Putin had "gone absolutely CRAZY!" "I've always said that [Putin] wants ALL of Ukraine, not just a piece of it, and maybe that's proving to be right, but if he does, it will lead to the downfall of Russia!" the social media post read. But the president also criticized Zelenskyy. "Likewise, President Zelenskyy is doing his Country no favors by talking the way he does. Everything out of his mouth causes problems, I don't like it, and it better stop," Trump wrote, concluding: "This is a War that would never have started if I were President. This is Zelenskyy's, Putin's, and Biden's War, not 'Trump's,' I am only helping to put out the big and ugly fires, that have been started through Gross Incompetence and Hatred."Original article source: Russia, Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners hours after Moscow launches massive aerial assault
Newsweek
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Putin Outlines Ukraine Peace Terms After Trump Urges End to 'Bloodbath'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Russian President Vladimir Putin has made his first statement on Russia's terms for a Ukraine peace agreement since President Donald Trump's weekend post calling for an end to the "bloodbath." Why It Matters It comes after direct peace talks between the two nations on Friday regarding Russia's invasion of neighboring Ukraine, a conflict now ongoing for over three years. On the campaign trail, Trump repeatedly said he would bring an end to the war within a day of taking office. Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on May 14, 2025. Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on May 14, 2025. Alexander Kazakov/Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP What To Know Putin said Russia's goal is to remove what he called the root causes of the conflict in Ukraine and create conditions for lasting peace, according to the RBC news agency. "This result is the elimination of the causes that caused this crisis, the creation of conditions for long-term, sustainable peace and ensuring the security of the Russian state, ensuring the interests of our people in those territories that we always talk about, where people live who consider Russian their native language and consider Russia their homeland," Putin said, per the outlet. In a Truth Social post on Saturday, Trump laid out a schedule for calls with the leaders of Russia and Ukraine next week, aiming to urge them toward a final agreement to end the conflict. A day earlier both sides met in Istanbul for talks. No ceasefire deal was reached by the end of the talks, which lasted less than two hours, but a prisoner swap was agreed, The Associated Press reported. Both parties agreed to exchange detailed ceasefire proposals, with Ukraine requesting a leaders' summit—an idea Russia took under consideration, the outlet said. What People Are Saying President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social Post on Saturday: "I will be speaking, by telephone, to President Vladimir Putin of Russia on Monday, at 10 a.m. the subjects of the call will be, stopping the 'bloodbath' that is killing, on average, more than 5,000 Russian and Ukrainian soldiers a week, and trade," He continued: "I will then be speaking to President Zelensky of Ukraine and then…various members of NATO. Hopefully it will be a productive day, a ceasefire will take place, and this very violent war, a war that should have never happened, will end. God bless us all!!!" What Happens Next In a Saturday post on X, formerly Twitter, Zelensky urged the global community to keep up pressure on Moscow, renewing his call for sanctions if Putin does not pursue genuine diplomatic efforts. "Without tougher sanctions, without stronger pressure, Russia will not seek real diplomacy," Zelensky wrote.
