Washington/IBNS, Dec. 17 -- The Trump administration on Tuesday announced a sweeping expansion of UStravel restrictions, adding 20 more countries and people travelling on documents issued by the Palestinian Authority.

The move effectively doubles the number of nations affected by entry limits unveiled earlier this year, marking a sharp escalation in the administration's immigration crackdown.

The new proclamation introduces a full travel ban on citizens from five additional countries, while imposing partial restrictions on 15 others.

Travel using Palestinian Authority-issued documents has also been fully barred.

The administration clarified that the expanded restrictions will not apply to people who already hold valid US visas, lawful...