US President Donald Trump has tightened the immigration policy citing national security and public safety. On Tuesday (December 16, 2025), the Trump administration imposed a complete travel ban on seven more countries and Palestinians. Apart from this, partial restrictions were imposed on the entry of citizens of 15 other countries. With this step of the Trump administration, the total number of countries facing travel ban or entry restriction by America has increased to 39.

New restriction will come into effect from January 1
According to the White House fact-sheet, this extended travel ban and entry restrictions will be effective from January 1. The administration says that this step has been taken in view of the weak visa verification system, high visa overstay rate and the threat of terrorist activities.

Complete travel ban on these 7 countries
Under the new announcement, a complete travel ban has been imposed on Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan and Syria. Apart from this, Palestinians holding travel documents issued by the Palestinian Authority have also been included in the banned list. Also, a complete travel ban has now been implemented on Laos and Sierra Leone, which earlier had partial restrictions.

US President Donald Trump has said that India should not “dump” (sell at cheap prices) rice in the US market and he will “deal with” the issue. Trump warned that this ‘problem’ would be easily solved by imposing tariffs. On Monday (December 8, 2025), Trump held a roundtable meeting with representatives of the farming and agriculture sector and key members of his cabinet, especially Finance Minister Scott Besant and Agriculture Minister Brook Rollins, at the ‘White House’, the official residence and office of the US President. He announced $12 billion in federal aid for farmers.

Merrill Kennedy, who runs her family’s agricultural business ‘Kennedy Rice Mill’ in Louisiana, told Trump that rice producers in the southern part of the country are ‘really struggling’ and that other countries are ‘dumping’ rice into the US market, that is, selling rice at very cheap prices.

When Trump asked which countries were selling rice to America at cheaper prices, Kennedy, sitting next to the President, replied, ‘India and Thailand; Even China is selling rice to Puerto Rico at cheap prices. Puerto Rico was once the largest market for American rice. We have not sent rice to Puerto Rico for many years. Kennedy said the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration are working, “but we need to increase them further.”

Why is India allowed to do this? Why did Trump ask this?

Trump then looked at Besant and said, ‘India, tell me about India. Why is India allowed to do this? They will have to pay fees. Do they have discount on rice? To this Besant said, ‘No sir, we are currently negotiating a trade deal with them.’ Kennedy also told Trump that a case was going on against India in the World Trade Organization (WTO). Trump said it could be ‘dealt with very easily.’ He said, ‘This will be solved very quickly by imposing tariffs on those countries which are sending goods illegally. Your problem will be solved in a day, so we have to win the case in the Supreme Court.

India is the world’s largest rice producing country

According to data from the ‘Indian Rice Exports Federation’, India is the world’s largest rice producing country and holds 28 percent share in the global market. It is also the top exporter, with a share of 30.3 percent in global exports in 2024-25. Among the rice varieties that India exports globally, ‘Sona Masoori’ is liked in markets like America and Australia. Trump has imposed 50 percent duty on India, which is the highest in the world. This also includes 25 percent duty on oil purchases from Russia.

US Green Card Interview: The situation seems to be changing for the people involved in the green card process in America. According to media reports, people who came for green card interview at the USCIS office in San Diego are being detained on the spot. The surprising thing is that these also include people who are spouses of American citizens and who do not have any criminal record.

Immigration lawyer Saman Nasseri said that now the target is those people whose visa validity has expired. According to Nasseri, ICE and USCIS are jointly detaining those people who come to the USCIS office for interviews, but whose status is illegal. He told that in the last one week, 5 of his clients were handcuffed and taken into custody during the interview itself. He said that there is no crime registered against these people and they were just staying in America after exceeding the visa limit. According to him, all of them are married to American citizens and were applying for permanent residence (green card) under the regular process.

Same experience of other lawyers
Lawyer Habib Hasbini also confirmed that several of his clients were detained during interviews at the USCIS San Diego office. He told that this action has increased more rapidly after November 12. Hasbini said that so far the arrests appear to be limited to the San Diego USCIS office, but this has increased fear in the immigration community.

A National Guard soldier has died in a firing incident near the White House in Washington, America. US President Donald Trump paid tribute to deceased soldier Sarah Backstrom. The condition of the second injured soldier is said to be critical. Two National Guard members were shot at close range in the attack that took place just a few blocks from the White House on Wednesday (November 26, 2025).

Trump called it a terrorist attack
President Trump has called this incident a terrorist attack. He said that this attack was a crime committed with the intention of evil, hatred and terror. While addressing the soldiers through video call, Trump told that he had received information about the death of Sarah Backstrom some time ago.

Afghan civilians attacked, investigation ordered
According to American media reports, the suspect has been identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who came to America from Afghanistan in 2021. Trump said that this person had come to the country under the refugee program and the previous Biden government is responsible for this. Trump announced that all people coming from Afghanistan will be re-examined and consideration will be given to removing such people from the country who do not love America.

After this incident, America has banned immigration from Afghanistan. Announcing the change in its policy, USCIS said, effective immediately, all immigration requests related to Afghan citizens have been put on hold indefinitely pending further review of security and screening protocols. The security of our homeland and the American people is our sole focus and mission.

Security increased, and 500 soldiers deployed
After the attack, the Trump administration has decided to increase security in Washington. President Trump has ordered the deployment of 500 additional soldiers. There are currently about 2,400 National Guard deployed in Washington, including the DC National Guard and troops sent from other states. This firing incident took place less than 500 meters from the White House. After the incident, security has been tightened in the area and investigation is ongoing.

Two National Guard soldiers have been shot near the White House, both are in critical condition. US President Donald Trump has strongly condemned it, calling it a heinous attack and a terrorist act. Apart from this, Trump has instructed the Pentagon to deploy 500 additional soldiers in the US capital.

These soldiers of the West Virginia National Guard were ambushed on Wednesday afternoon, just a few blocks away from the White House. The campus was immediately locked down after the attack and law enforcement agencies are investigating the area. Let us tell you that at the time of this incident, Trump was in his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida.

‘This is a crime against our entire nation’
US President Donald Trump said in a video address that on the eve of the Thanksgiving holiday, two members of the National Guard serving in Washington DC were shot in a deadly ambush just steps from the White House. He said that this is a crime against our entire nation and this is a crime against humanity.

There will be strict investigation of Afghan citizens
US President Donald Trump said that under former President Joe Biden, every alien who entered America from Afghanistan will be re-examined. On the incident of shooting at National Guard members, Trump said that DHS believes that the suspect had entered the US from Afghanistan in 2021. With this announcement by Trump, the problems of Afghan citizens living in America will increase further, because they will now have to undergo strict investigation.

a suspect in custody
A suspect named Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, has been taken into custody after being injured in the firing. Lakhanwal, an Afghan citizen, reportedly came to America in 2021. A Justice Department official said the shooting is being investigated as an act of terrorism.

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Two members of the West Virginia National Guard deployed in the US capital Washington were shot on Wednesday (26 November 2025), a short distance from the White House. On the matter, FBI Director Kash Patel and Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser said that the Guard members have been admitted to the hospital in critical condition. Mayor Muriel Bowser has called it a targeted attack, which has further increased the concern of security agencies.

Immediately after the incident, the FBI and local police started a joint investigation. FBI Director Kash Patel said that the injured soldiers were treated on time. A suspect has also been caught after being shot and there is no threat to his life at present. Agencies are trying to find out whether the attack was deliberately targeting soldiers.

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Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is once again in the headlines. The reason is a high-profile dinner organized at the White House, in which former US President Donald Trump and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman were present. The event marked a new warmth in US-Saudi relations, and Ronaldo was one of the most talked-about faces at the event.

Celebrities attended the high-profile dinner

In this event organized in the East Room of the White House, Ronaldo was seated near the front VIP section. Where both Trump and Mohammed bin Salman addressed the guests. The guests also included celebrities from world’s biggest companies like Apple CEO Tim Cook and Tesla founder Elon Musk. During the speech, Trump made special mention of Ronaldo and told that he has introduced his son Barron to Ronaldo. Trump joked that after introducing Ronaldo, his son “respects his father a little more now.”

Ronaldo is the superstar of Saudi League

Ronaldo has become the biggest face of Saudi football after joining Al-Nassr Club in 2022. According to reports, he has received a contract worth around $200 million every year. Even at the age of 40, his stardom did not diminish and he signed a new two-year extension in June this year.

His presence along with the Crown Prince is being considered as the global ‘branding’ of the Saudi football project.

Crown Prince’s White House visit also in discussion

This visit of the Crown Prince was also special because after the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018, there was a distance in US-Saudi relations. American agencies had admitted that this operation took place on the instructions of Mohammed bin Salman, although he has denied these allegations. This dinner is being considered as a sign of reducing tension between the two countries.

Ronaldo came to America after 2014

This rare visit of Cristiano Ronaldo to America has been in the news a lot. Because he has been seen here for the first time since 2014. In a report in 2017, the issue of old allegations against him came up again, although his lawyers had completely rejected it.

2034 World Cup, Ronaldo’s record and Trump’s presence

Saudi Arabia is hosting the 2034 FIFA World Cup and Ronaldo has already claimed that it will be the “best World Cup ever”. Currently, Ronaldo is preparing to play for a record sixth time in next year’s World Cup. However, due to the recent red card, he may have to face suspension for the first match. His opponents will be decided by the draw to be held on December 5, in which the presence of Donald Trump is also considered certain.

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that America will sell F-35 fighter aircraft to Saudi Arabia. He said that these jets will be similar to the planes that have been given to Israel. Saudi Arabia has formally requested to purchase 48 F-35 jets. Upon completion of this deal, Israel’s status as the ‘sole operator’ of the F-35 in the Middle East will end. At the same time, the news of Saudi Arabia getting F-35 fighter aircraft may also increase the concern for India. The reason for this is the defense agreement on which Pakistan and Saudi Arabia had earlier agreed and which was much discussed at the global level.

Will Pakistan benefit from Saudi’s F-35?
This big question is arising because under that defense agreement, an attack on Pakistan will be considered an attack on Saudi. In such a situation, the concern is whether Pakistan can get indirect benefits from Saudi’s advanced weapons, like F-35? America exports advanced aircraft like F-35 with very strict controls. It provides them only to trusted countries and this involves strict rules related to consent of other partner countries, security guarantees, training and maintenance. Therefore, experts believe that after giving F-35 to Saudi, America will consider it a big risk to allow them to be shared with any other country, especially Pakistan.

Trump said – both are our close partners
Trump, sitting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the Oval Office of the White House, was asked that when America follows the policy of maintaining Israel’s military advantage, then how was the decision taken to give F-35 to Saudi also?

Trump responded that both Israel and Saudi are America’s ‘close partners’. He jokingly told the Crown Prince that Israel wanted the Saudis to be given ‘less capable jets’, ‘but I don’t think you would have been happy with that.’ Trump further said- ‘According to me, both the countries should get the best technology. We are going to make a deal. Saudi will buy F-35.

Is the F-35 deal linked to Israel-Saudi normalization?
The media asked Trump whether this arms deal is related to the possible process of normalizing relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel? Trump avoided giving a direct answer and just said – ‘Israel knows about the deal and they will be very happy with it.’

MBS reached White House after seven years, received grand welcome
This was the first visit of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House in the last seven years. He was given a grand welcome on the South Lawn with a military guard of honour, a gun salute and a flyover of American fighter planes.

Announcement to increase Saudi investment to 1 trillion dollars
During the meeting, MBS said that Saudi Arabia will increase its planned investment in America from $600 billion to $1 trillion. Trump immediately replied – ‘Okay, I liked it very much.’ When the Crown Prince was asked how such a large investment would be maintained despite low oil prices, he said that these deals – especially investments related to the semiconductor sector – are part of Saudi Arabia’s long-term development plans. Trump reiterated during the meeting that his mix of trade policies and diplomacy would result in $21 trillion in investment commitments by the end of the year.