US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has expressed deep concern over new visa restrictions affecting evangelical and Christian organizations that support tourism and pilgrimages in the occupied territories.

The Trump administration is reportedly considering issuing travel restrictions for the citizens of 41 countries as part of an immigration crackdown launched at the start of the US president’s second term.

President Putin has signed a decree imposing visa restrictions on citizens of countries Moscow deems “unfriendly” in retaliation for Western sanctions.

China has slammed new US visa ‘restrictions’ for members of the Chinese Communist Part and their families.

China has condemned as "dirty play" the US clampdown on Huawei and other Chinese firms.

UN chief Antonio Guterres says the United Nations has repeatedly expressed concern to Washington over US visa delays for officials from Russia and other countries.

The UN General Assembly, whose headquarters is located in New York, has urged the US to lift its restrictions on Iranian diplomats.