international travel restrictions
Trump Expands US Travel Ban: Complete List of 27 Countries Facing Full and Partial Restrictions
Dec 17, 2025 05:16 pm CST
President Trump has expanded the US travel ban to include Palestine and seven other new countries, citing national security concerns and inadequate vetting capabilities. The expanded ban now includes 20 countries under full restrictions and 19 nations facing partial visa limitations, primarily affecting immigrant, tourist, student, and exchange visitor visas. The White House justifies these measures by pointing to security threats, unreliable documentation systems, and weak information sharing protocols.
Arunachal Woman's 18-Hour Shanghai Airport Ordeal: How China's Social Media Ban Prevented Help
Nov 25, 2025 07:44 pm CST
An Arunachal Pradesh-born UK resident, Prema Wangjom Thongdok, was detained for 18 hours at Shanghai airport when Chinese officials refused to recognize her Indian passport as valid. China's internet restrictions prevented her from contacting family or the Indian embassy, highlighting how social media bans can exacerbate international travel incidents.
Bombay High Court Denies Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra Permission to Travel Abroad Amid Serious Legal Cases
Oct 02, 2025 01:42 pm CST
The Bombay High Court has rejected Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra's request to travel to Thailand for a family vacation due to ongoing serious legal cases. The couple faces allegations from businessman Deepak Kothari regarding a Rs 60 crore investment in their defunct company allegedly used for personal expenses. Despite their argument about fundamental rights to conduct business, the court maintained the lookout circular restricting their international travel.