Saudi Arabia: No Umrah visa without approved hotel booking, what pilgrims must Know
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Saudi Arabia will implement a new rule for Umrah pilgrims. From June 10, 2025, international pilgrims need confirmed hotel bookings via the Nusuk Masar platform for visa approval. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced this to protect pilgrim rights and ensure quality accommodation. This initiative aligns with Saudi Vision 2030. The Nusuk Masar platform manages bookings and permits.

US Travel Ban: Trump plans new restrictions on 36 more countries in expanded crackdown
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US Travel Ban: US President Donald Trump’s administration is weighing a dramatic expansion of its travel ban, targeting citizens from 36 more countries across Africa, the Caribbean, Asia, and the Pacific. A memo signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and seen by The Washington Post outlines sweeping new demands on identity verification and visa enforcement. Countries have 60 days to comply or risk full or partial entry bans. Critics warn the move revives discriminatory tactics, echoing the 2017 Muslim ban Trump once imposed.