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21 Countries On State Department ‘Do Not Travel’ List: Here's Rundown 21 Countries On State Department ‘Do Not Travel’ List: Here's Rundown
21 Countries On State Department ‘Do Not Travel’ List: Here's Rundown When it comes to international travel, some destinations are firmly off-limits for Americans right now. The US State Department has issued its most serious alert — Level 4: Do Not Travel — for 21 countries worldwide. The latest advisory list, updated Wednesday, Sept. 17, reflects severe risks from armed conflict, crime, terrorism, and political instability.  Officials stress that conditions can shift quickly, and advisories are updated as local situations evolve. The 21 countries under Level 4 warnings are: Afghanistan Belarus Burkina Faso Burma (Myanmar) Central African Republic (C…

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Viral Claims 'World Will Go Dark' Aug. 2 Debunked, But 'Eclipse Of Century' On Horizon Viral Claims 'World Will Go Dark' Aug. 2 Debunked, But 'Eclipse Of Century' On Horizon
Viral Claims 'World Will Go Dark' Aug. 2 Debunked, But 'Eclipse Of Century' On Horizon Rumors racing around social media claim the world is plunging into darkness next month, promising six eerie minutes of blackout on Saturday, Aug. 2. Spoiler alert: it's not true. Despite viral online chatter, astronomers confirm there’s no solar eclipse scheduled for Aug. 2, 2025. The confusion, experts say, comes from anticipation for an extraordinary astronomical event — the genuine "eclipse of the century" — that's still two years away. Mark your calendars for Aug. 2, 2027, when a rare total solar eclipse will indeed plunge parts of the globe into dramatic darkness for an impressive six …

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Trump Could Add 36 Nations To Travel Ban, Report Says Trump Could Add 36 Nations To Travel Ban, Report Says
Trump Could Add 36 Nations To Travel Ban, Report Says The Trump Administration is contemplating a significant expansion of its travel ban, which could restrict entry for citizens of dozens more countries, a new report says. The proposed expansion lists 36 nations, among them key US partners such as Egypt, with 25 in Africa, according to a State Department memo obtained by The Washington Post. A State Department spokesperson refrained from commenting on internal discussions, while the White House did not respond to inquiries regarding the matter, The Post said.  The memo outlines various criteria that these countries are reportedly …

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Trump Orders Travel Ban On 12 Countries, Restrictions On 7 Others Trump Orders Travel Ban On 12 Countries, Restrictions On 7 Others
Trump Orders Travel Ban On 12 Countries, Restrictions On 7 Others In a move he says will bolster national security, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that prohibits foreign nationals in 12 countries from entering the US.  This move was announced early Wednesday evening, June 4. The countries, mainly in Africa and the Middle East, are: Afghanistan Burma Chad Republic of the Congo Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Haiti Iran Libya Somalia Sudan Yemen "We cannot have open migration from any country where we cannot safely and reliably vet and screen," Trump said in announcing the order. "That is why today I am signing a new executive order placi…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Biden Extends Deportation Protections Ahead Of Trump Inauguration Biden Extends Deportation Protections Ahead Of Trump Inauguration
Biden Extends Deportation Protections Ahead Of Trump Inauguration In a last-minute move, President Joe Biden extended deportation protections on  for approximately 900,000 immigrants from countries facing conflict or instability, including Venezuela, Ukraine, El Salvador, and Sudan.  The decision, announced on Friday, Jan. 10, shields these individuals from deportation and allows them to work legally in the US for the first 18 months of the incoming Trump administration. Biden’s action utilizes Temporary Protected Status (TPS), a program granting renewable 18-month protections for individuals from countries deemed unsafe due to armed c…

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