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The H-1B program allows U.S. employers to hire foreign workers with training in specialty fields. Technology companies in particular rely heavily on workers who receive H-1B visas. The program offers 65,000 visas annually, with another 20,000 visas for workers with advanced degrees, approved for three to six years.

America is launching a new biometric entry-exit system for foreign visitors. Starting December 26, 2025, non-US citizens will have their facial biometrics collected at all entry and exit points. This includes airports, land borders, and seaports. The program aims to enhance border security and streamline identity checks for international travelers. US citizens can opt out of the system.

The United States has deployed additional F-35 fighter jets to Roosevelt Roads Air Base in Puerto Rico, marking the largest known concentration of fifth-generation fighters ever stationed on the island. The deployment includes U.S. Air Force F-35A and Marine Corps F-35B aircraft, signaling a major expansion of U.S. airpower near Venezuela amid rising regional tensions. This move comes as part of Operation Southern Spear and is viewed as a strategic measure to strengthen U.S. influence in the Caribbean while deterring potential Venezuelan aggression. Analysts warn that the presence of these stealth jets could dramatically shift the airpower balance and escalate regional tensions.

India signed a series of major trade agreements in 2025, expanding its partnerships across Europe, the Gulf, Latin America and Central Asia. Here's the complete list of the countries that signed trade deals with India.