Trump has sharply expanded the U.S. travel ban, signing a new proclamation that blocks entry from seven additional countries, citing national security risks, visa overstays, and failures in identity screening systems. The move marks one of the most sweeping immigration restrictions of his presidency and signals a renewed hard line on border and visa enforcement. Under the new order, full travel bans are imposed on Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, Syria, Laos, and Sierra Leone, along with individuals holding travel documents issued by the Palestinian Authority. The White House confirmed the expanded restrictions will take effect on January 1 and apply to both immigrants and non-immigrants. WATCH 

A major breakthrough in U.S.-South Korea trade relations has been announced following intense discussions at the APEC Summit in San Francisco. Both sides reached an understanding to slash U.S. auto tariffs on South Korean imports from 25&#37 to 15&#37, marking a significant shift in Washington’s trade policy. Lee Jae Myung’s top aide confirmed the development, stating that Seoul will invest nearly $350 billion in the United States, including $200 billion in cash commitments and $150 billion toward shipbuilding and industrial cooperation. WATCH