🇺🇸 Trump Reinstates Travel Ban Affecting 12 Countries
President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation reinstating a travel ban on citizens from 12 countries, citing national security concerns. The countries affected include Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. The ban is set to take effect on June 9, 2025. en.wikipedia.org+3reuters.com+3latimes.com+3
🇰🇷 Lee Jae-myung Inaugurated as South Korea’s President
Following a snap election prompted by the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, Lee Jae-myung has been inaugurated as South Korea’s new president. Lee, representing the Democratic Party, secured 49.42% of the vote. His administration is expected to focus on national unity and restoring public trust in government institutions. en.wikipedia.org+4en.wikipedia.org+4en.wikipedia.org+4
🇮🇱 Israeli Opposition Seeks to Dissolve Parliament Amid Coalition Rift
In Israel, the opposition has introduced a motion to dissolve the Knesset, aiming to trigger early elections. This move comes amidst a rift in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition over a proposal to conscript ultra-Orthodox Jewish men into the military, ending their longstanding exemption. The ultra-Orthodox parties, holding 18 of the coalition’s 68 seats, have boycotted parliamentary votes in protest, threatening the government’s stability. ft.com
🇳🇱 Dutch Government Collapses Over Asylum Policy Disagreements
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands has cut short his state visit to the Czech Republic due to a political crisis at home. The Dutch government collapsed following the withdrawal of the Party for Freedom (PVV) from the ruling coalition over disagreements on asylum and migration policies. Prime Minister Dick Schoof announced the government’s resignation, and consultations are underway to form a new administration. people.com

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