Nov 9, 2026, 11:00 PM UTC

Artificial intelligence chipmaker Nvidia has launched an independent internal investigation into Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang following disclosures of an extramarital relationship with a woman suspected by U.S. intelligence of spying for China.

The inquiry follows media reports indicating that U.S. authorities suspect the woman was tasked with gathering intelligence from the semiconductor giant. Following the revelations, Nvidia's market capitalization fell by over $350 billion as investors weighed corporate governance and national security risks linked to the company's critical role in global AI hardware supply chains.

While Nvidia's board evaluates potential data security vulnerabilities, U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly voiced support for the executive. Industry analysts emphasize that the scandal carries high geopolitical stakes given Nvidia's central position in advanced microchip manufacturing.

Sources: DW, NOS (Nederlandse Omroep Stichting), NRC, NU, Tagesschau.

Heavy autumn rain and severe flooding have inundated tens of thousands of tents sheltering displaced Palestinians across the Gaza Strip. Central areas, including Deir al-Balah and Nuseirat, were among the most severely affected as rising water levels submerged temporary refugee camps.

Aid agencies and local authorities warn that the extreme weather has compounded an already dire humanitarian situation. Estimates of impacted displaced residents range from 700,000 to over one million people left without adequate winter shelter. United Nations agencies cautioned that nearly 900,000 individuals are at heightened risk, prompting renewed calls for the unrestricted entry of emergency humanitarian relief supplies. Regional officials expressed grave concern over the potential spread of disease and exposure to cold as temperatures continue to fall.

Sources: ANSA, Corriere della Sera, France24, La Repubblica, Tagesschau.

Ahead of the upcoming U.S. consumer price index release, former Federal Reserve Governor Betsy Duke stated that new inflation data is unlikely to alter the central bank's policy direction.

Speaking on the post-midterm economic outlook, Duke noted that labor market indicators and broader economic conditions show no sign of weakness requiring Federal Reserve intervention. She pointed out that current interest rates do not yet appear restrictive enough to slow growth significantly. Although fiscal policy and supply-side constraints have contributed substantially to elevated inflation, Duke emphasized that the central bank remains responsible for controlling price increases and addressing public concern over persistent inflation.

Sources: Bloomberg.