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Gulf on Edge as UAE Oil Hub Blaze Fuels Iran–US Tensions

  Smoke rises in the Fujairah oil industry zone, caused by debris after interception of a drone by air defences. A surge in regional tensions has followed a major fire at a UAE oil hub, sparked by debris from intercepted drones, as Iran vows retaliation for a recent U.S. strike on its Kharg Island oil facilities. The incident has intensified fears of broader conflict across the Gulf, with Iran warning that parts of the UAE could be considered legitimate targets.  A significant fire erupted at a major oil hub in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, after debris from intercepted drones fell onto the facility, disrupting operations and sending plumes of smoke across the region. The blaze occurred amid escalating hostilities following a U.S. strike on Iran’s Kharg Island—Tehran’s primary oil export terminal. Iran responded with sharp warnings, declaring that U.S. “hideouts” within the UAE could be targeted as legitimate military sites. The threat came as Iran continued missile and d...
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Trump Revives Travel Ban, Restricts Entry from 19 Countries

In a move reminiscent of his first term, President Donald Trump has announced a new travel ban affecting 19 countries, citing national security concerns. The policy, set to take effect on Monday at 12:01 a.m., will bar citizens from 12 nations from entering the United States, while imposing heightened restrictions on travelers from seven others.

The ban includes Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. Meanwhile, visitors from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela will face additional entry restrictions.

Trump linked the decision to a recent terror attack in Boulder, Colorado, allegedly carried out by an Egyptian national who overstayed his visa. While Egypt is not on the restricted list, the administration argues that the ban is necessary to prevent similar incidents.

The policy echoes Trump's controversial 2017 travel ban, which initially targeted several Muslim-majority countries and faced legal challenges before being upheld by the Supreme Court in 2018. This time, the administration appears to be on firmer legal ground, with officials citing deficiencies in screening and vetting processes in the affected nations.

Critics argue that the ban disproportionately affects vulnerable populations fleeing conflict and instability, while supporters claim it is a necessary step to safeguard national security. As the policy takes effect, its impact on international relations and immigration patterns remains to be seen.

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