Trump framed the new restrictions, which primarily target African and Asian countries, as necessary to fortify national security and combat terrorism.

US president Donald Trump has resurrected the controversial travel ban policy brought in during his first term in the White House. He signed a proclamation on Wednesday which bans people from 12 countries from entering the United States.

U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Wednesday banning the citizens of 12 countries from entering the United States, saying the move was needed to protect against "foreign terrorists" and other security threats.