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www.newsindiatimes.com – that’s all you need to know News India Times (May 30, 2026 - June 5, 2026) June 5, 2026 4 US Affairs ald Trump has banned or severely restricted travel from 75 countries. The administration has already slashed monthly green card approvals in half. It has suspended all immigra- tion requests, including for permanent residence, from a few Latin American countries, including Cuba. It’s also halted refugee admissions, except for 17,500 slots largely reserved forWhite South Africans. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services “has already started asking some applicants why they did not leave the United States and return home to apply for a green card,” The Post reported onWednesday. “Some are also being asked why they didn’t return home when their visas expired, or if there is anything preventing them from applying through a consulate.” The Trump administration says the adjustment of status process should only be used in “extraordinary” circumstances. “Our system is designed for them to leave when their visit is over,” said Zach Kahler, a spokesperson for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Kahler indicated that some applicants would be exempt from the requirement, including those who “pro- vide an economic benefit or otherwise are in the national interest.” That should include, for instance, high-skilled immigrants on H-1B visas. But theWhite House has remained vague about standards. The administration previously imposed a $100,000 fee on all new H-1B visas and heightened its vetting proce- dures, causing delays in processing. On Tuesday, Home- land Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin threatened to halt international flights to cities that refuse to cooperate with his department’s immigration policies. The admin- istration also upended the naturalization process by adding requirements for immigrants to show their “good moral character” and imposing a harder citizenship test. The president and other senior officials often claim they support immigration when it is done legally, but these measures suggest that rhetoric is hollow. With the country in desperate need of workers, it’s bad policy. In a nation where a clear majority welcomes law-abiding im- migrants, it’s also bad politics. -Editorial Board/ Special to TheWashington Post The Crusade Against Legal Immigration Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed on this page are those of the authors and Parikh Worldwide Media does not officially endorse, and is not responsible or liable for them. Opinion ‘Pakistan As Mediator More Than Problematic’: US Senator Graham Demands Answer On Abraham Accords R epublican Senator Lindsey Gra- ham again raised questions over Pakistan’s neutrality as a mediator between the US and Iran in the ceasefire talks, citing Islamabad’s “ani- mosity” towards Israel, as he termed their role as “problematic”. This comes after Paksitan Defence Min- ister Khawaja Muhammad Asif rejected US President Donald Trump’s push for Islamabad to join the Abraham Accords, stating that the country would not sup- port any agreement that conflicts with the country’s “fundamental ideologies”, Graham accused Islamabad of “hous- ing” Iranian military aircraft in their air bases, while also terming Pakistan’s leadership’s remarks as “disturbing”, rais- ing serious doubts on its impartiality to conduct the mediation talks. “It has been apparent to me for quite a while that Pakistan as a mediator is more than problematic. Their animosity towards Israel is long-standing. It is un- deniable that Iranian military aircraft are being housed on Pakistani air bases, and past rhetoric from the highest Pakistani officials against Israel is disturbing,” he said in a post on X. Speaking about Pakistan’s Defence Min- ister’s remarks, Lindsey Graham feared the sentiments that Islamabad holds against Israel and demanded an immediate an- swer on their official position on Trump’s call to join the Abraham Accords. “As to the defense minister’s comments about the Abraham Accords, saying that Pakistan would never join because they don’t trust Israel: The clip may be a year old, but I fear the sentiment is fresh. In that regard, it is imperative that Pakistan give an answer now to President Trump’s call to join the Abraham Accords,” he said. In an interview with Pakistani broad- caster Samaa TV, Asif was asked about the possibility of Pakistan signing onto the Abraham Accords following reported pressure and diplomatic signalling by US President Donald Trump. “Personally, I don’t think we should join any such accord that clashes with our fundamental ideologies,” Asif said during the interview. Questioning the credibility of engage- ment with Israel, the Pakistani Defence Minister added, “How will you sit down with those people whose word cannot be trusted even for a single day?” He further reiterated Islamabad’s long- standing position on the issue, saying, “We have a very clear stance that this is not acceptable to us.” Asif also pointed to Pakistan’s passport policy regarding Israel, underscoring the country’s refusal to recognise the Jewish state. “And secondly, on our passports, we are the only country whose passports don’t even include Israel’s name,” he said. This development comes after Trump pushed for several Muslim and Arab na- tions to join the Abraham Accords as part of a broader regional settlement tied to the potential deal with Tehran, while not- ing that the negotiations with the Islamic Republic were “proceeding nicely.” In a very lengthy post on Truth Social, Trump said the proposed arrangement could become a “Historic Event” for the Middle East and called on countries including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkiye, Egypt, Jordan and Bahrain to simultaneously sign onto the Abraham Accords. “Negotiations with the Islamic Republic of Iran are proceeding nicely! It will only be a Great Deal for all or no Deal at all,” Trump wrote, warning that failure to reach an agreement could mean “Back to the Battlefront and shooting, but bigger and stronger than ever before.” Trump asserted that Saudi Arabia and Qatar should immediately join the accords after a deal is reached with Iran and said other countries should follow. The Abraham Accords are a landmark US-mediated agreement signed in 2020 that led to the normalisation of diplomat- ic, economic, and security ties between Israel and multiple Arab countrie - ANI U nited States Congressman Frank Pallone, D-NJ, visited BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Edison, NJ May 26, 2026. He de- livered a speech during his visit to a large congregation of devotees. “We were honored to welcome Rep.@FrankPallone(NJ-6) to the @ BAPSMandir in Edison, NJ. We are grateful for his visit to the mandir and continuing to support our community and speaking up about issues affect- ing our community,” BAPS said in a post on X.com . By a StaffWriter Congressman Frank Pallone Visits BAPS Mandir In New Jersey PHOTOS:X.COM @BAPS_PUBAFFAIRS Congressman Frank Pallone with BAPS head priest May 26, 2026, during his visit to the Edison Mandir. Congressman Frank Pallone, D-NJ, addressing devotees at the BAPS Mandir in Edison, NJ, May 26, 2026. - Continued From Page 3