Good morning! SOFREP’s Morning Brief is back with the latest updates on defense and global affairs for Thursday, June 5, 2025. Here are today’s headlines: Trump reinstated a travel ban on 12 countries and restricted 7 more, citing security concerns. Israel set a defense export record amid Gaza war criticism. The US vetoed a UN Gaza ceasefire resolution over missing hostage terms. Russian drone strikes killed civilians in Ukraine after a Trump-Putin call, sparking backlash. Sudan’s ex-PM Hamdok dismissed recent military gains as irrelevant, urging a political solution. South Korea’s new government launched probes into former President Yoon over martial law, corruption, and a marine’s death.

—Trump Reinstates Travel Ban Targeting 12 Nations, Cites Security Concerns and Visa Overstays

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