The US Department of State has made a decision to suspend immigrant visa applications for citizens of 75 countries, including Pakistan. The new policy is set to take effect on January 21st. According to a spokesperson for the Department, the move is a result of the fact that immigrants were taking advantage of American taxpayers’ money.
A report by the American media reveals that the affected countries include Somalia, Russia, Iran, Afghanistan, Brazil, Nigeria, and Thailand, as well as Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Nepal, the Congo, Rwanda, Sudan, Syria, Tanzania, and Uzbekistan. Pakistan, Afghanistan, Russia, and Iran are also among the countries that have been affected by the new policy.
The State Department has instructed its embassies to reject all visa applications until further notice. This decision is part of a broader immigration crackdown initiated by President Trump since he took office. In November, Trump announced that he would ban immigration from third-world countries permanently.
The move comes after an incident in which an Afghan citizen was involved in a shooting that resulted in the death of a National Guard member. Germany, Sweden, France, and Norway have confirmed that they will be sending their troops to Greenland for joint exercises with the Danish military this week.
A US official has stated that an increase in the sale of Venezuelan oil is expected in the coming days and weeks. Russia is rapidly transforming its occupied areas in the Ukrainian region of Donbass into a large military base. Henley Index has released its list of the world’s most powerful passports for the first half of the year.
In the meantime, Israeli night flights to Israel will be suspended until January 19th, according to German Airline TV. The Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers met with US officials in Washington, but President Trump’s stance on Greenland’s future remains unchanged.
The British government has warned that the situation in Iran could deteriorate rapidly, posing risks to diplomats and citizens. Iran has closed its airspace to all flights, except for international flights with permission. Videos have emerged showing individuals setting fire to mosques and other locations.
An American newspaper has reported that both Iran and Israel have ruled out a pre-emptive strike. Iranian Justice Minister Alireza Avayi says that the recent unrest in Iran was not a protest, but a full-blown civil war. The Indian government has dismissed allegations of terrorism as a politicized fabrication.
Pakistan hopes that peace and stability will be maintained in Iran: Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi. The Islamic Party of Bangladesh has vowed to boycott the World Cup, refusing to provide financial assistance to players who participate.
Pakistani news anchor Isha Fatima has bid farewell to both Pakistan Television and Radio Pakistan. A US official has stated that an increase in the sale of Venezuelan oil is expected in the coming days and weeks. The British government has warned that the situation in Iran could deteriorate rapidly, posing risks to diplomats and citizens.
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