Showing questions for December 05, 2025
- Total: 18 questions
Question 16 Dec 05, 2025
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What new visa policy did the Trump administration announce regarding H-1B applicants in December 2025?
H-1B and H-4 visa applicants must set social media profiles to 'public'On December 5, 2025, it was reported that the U.S. State Department mandated all H-1B visa applicants and their H-4 dependents to set their social media profiles to 'public' starting December 15. This move expands existing vetting procedures, previously applied to student and exchange visitors (F, M, and J visas), to work visa categories. The administration cited national security concerns, asserting that every visa decision is a security assessment. Critics argue this infringes on privacy, while the policy particularly affects Indian tech professionals, who form a significant portion of H-1B holders. The directive aligns with broader Trump-era efforts to tighten immigration controls.
Question 17 Dec 05, 2025
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Which two African leaders were hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump for a peace deal signing related to eastern Congo?
Presidents of Congo and RwandaOn December 5, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Presidents Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Paul Kagame of Rwanda in Washington to sign a U.S.-brokered peace agreement concerning eastern Congo. The deal aims to end long-standing conflict involving over 100 armed groups, notably the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, and secure access to critical minerals for American interests. Despite White House descriptions of the pact as 'historic,' local residents and analysts remain skeptical due to ongoing fighting in Goma and Bukavu. The agreement builds on a June accord and includes a Regional Economic Integration Framework, though its immediate impact on peace is uncertain.
Question 18 Dec 05, 2025
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What major incident occurred in Cuba on December 4, 2025, affecting millions of residents?
A massive power outage hit western Cuba including HavanaOn December 4, 2025, a near 12-hour nationwide blackout struck western Cuba, including the capital Havana, due to a failure in a major transmission line connecting two power plants. The outage disrupted schools, businesses, and traffic, with only establishments having generators able to operate. The government attributed the crisis to aging infrastructure, insufficient maintenance, and fuel shortages exacerbated by U.S. sanctions and failed domestic reforms. This incident follows a total island-wide blackout in September 2025 and ongoing economic hardship since the pandemic. Power was partially restored by afternoon, but officials warned of persistent generation deficits.