Politics

Kuwait imposed a visa ban on 5 Muslim-majority countries in a temporary move, similar to the recent one by US President Donald Trump. Although the ban has been in place since 2011, Kuwaiti officials insist it is only a “temporary ban.” As Islamophobia grips the world, Kuwait suspends issuance of visas to nationals of Syria, Iraq, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran, spreading fear among Muslims and along Islam’s two main sects, Sunni and Shia.

Iran has issued a warning to America, saying that they will use military force if President Trump continues to violate international protocols. The warning follows National Security Advisor Michael Flynn’s press briefing on Wednesday in which the White House delivered a stern threat to the Iranian regime. Thegatewaypundit.com reports: The Obama administration failed to respond adequately to Iran’s malign actions, including: weapons transfers, support for terrorism, and other violations of international norms.

European Union leaders have promised to take over the role of being the world’s Superpower after America collapses following Donald Trump’s presidency.  According to Maltese prime minister Joseph Muscat, Trump’s isolationist policies will give Europe the “opportunity for leadership it has always craved” on the world’s stage. Express.co.uk reports: He claimed countries around the world will be “looking” to Brussels for leadership in the aftermath of Mr Trump’s shock victory, which has been followed by a slew of controversial policy announcements.

Iran has rejected a warning from US President Donald Trump’s administration over its latest ballistic missile test. A senior Iranian official has said that Iran will not bow to US threats in response to White House statements. In reaction to comments by American officials on Tehran’s latest missile tests, the foreign policy adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader emphasized that the Islamic Republic does not wait for permission from any foreign state to defend itself. He said “the missiles, which were put to test were defensive,” adding that Iran will continue its missile work with full strength.

US president Donald Trump said today that ‘nothing is off the table’ in terms of a response to Iran’s recent ballistic missile test. Trump’s comment was made in reply to a question by a reporter about whether he would consider military options in response to the missile test which Iran has said is an “inalienable and absolute” right of the Islamic Republic in order to defend its security and national interests. Trump’s national security adviser Michael Flynn put Iran on “notice” yesterday and today the White House said it would be responding to the missile test.