Nov 10, 2026, 10:30 PM UTC

Semiconductor giant Nvidia has initiated an independent internal investigation into its chief executive officer, Jensen Huang, following reports of an extramarital affair with an alleged Chinese intelligence operative. The disclosures, initially reported by major international news outlets, prompted Huang to acknowledge the relationship while the company evaluates security and corporate governance protocols.

The revelations triggered a severe market reaction, wiping out more than $350 billion from Nvidia’s market capitalization as investors evaluated potential national security risks and potential leadership changes. Because Nvidia manufactures crucial hardware powering global artificial intelligence infrastructure, the scandal holds substantial geopolitical significance. U.S. President Donald Trump publicly expressed support for Huang while the chipmaker's board continues its review.

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

Turkish ministers visited the site of a fatal explosion at a steel plant in Aliağa, İzmir, where initial investigations suggest maintenance work caused the blast. Labor Minister Vedat Işıkhan stated that falling material severed natural gas and oxygen lines during liquid steel pouring operations. Emergency services, supported by search and rescue teams from neighboring districts, extinguished the resulting fire.

Casualties remain subject to conflicting reports. In a cabinet address, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reported 16 fatalities and 13 injuries, with two workers requiring intensive care. Conversely, reporting by outlet Bianet cited 17 deaths and noted that members of the plant's management had previously faced legal penalties over past workplace fatalities. Medical treatment for injured workers remains ongoing at local hospitals.

Sources: TRT Haber (Turkish Radio and Television Corporation), Cumhuriyet, Anadolu Ajansı (Anadolu Agency), Bianet.

Following the defeat of Aleksandar Vučić's ruling party in Serbia's recent parliamentary elections, political leaders and analysts are detailing plans for governance reform and regional diplomacy. Potential prime ministerial candidate Dejan Šoškić stated that Serbia could become a "factor of stability and cooperation in the region," emphasizing stronger ties with Montenegro. Speaking on minority representation, Čedomir Čupić noted that recent votes helped free citizens from political intimidation.

Concurrently, over 480,000 voters participated in elections for national minority councils to elect representatives for educational and cultural institutions. However, opposition figures expressed caution. Slobodan Cvejić of the Srbija Centar party warned that the outgoing administration retains key political levers and is stalling presidential elections to consolidate its standing. Meanwhile, public debate intensified regarding security sector reforms after revelations of unauthorized surveillance by the Security Information Agency targeting journalists and public venues.

Sources: Beta, Danas, Klix, N1, Vijesti

Tehran has dismissed allegations by France that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps conducted cyberattacks against supermarket cooling systems across France. Iran’s foreign ministry called the accusations "unfounded and malicious," asserting that Paris is attempting to distract from its own regional policies and internal weaknesses.

The diplomatic row occurs alongside reports of unexplained explosions across southern Iran, including Qeshm Island, Jask, Sirik, and Bandar Abbas, for which Iranian authorities have offered no official explanation. Concurrently, US Central Command announced the formation of a Florida-based task force aimed at interdicting Iranian smuggling of weapons and dual-use technology across land borders and the Caspian Sea. Meanwhile, human rights organizations continue to document the suppression of anti-government demonstrators by Iranian security forces.

Sources: Avaz, Danas, Klix, N1, Vijesti

At least 12 people have died and around 50 others were injured in two chain-reaction crashes involving more than 50 vehicles on Bulgaria's Trakia motorway on Tuesday. The accidents occurred near the town of Zimnitsa amid dense fog along the route connecting Sofia to the Black Sea port of Burgas.

Health Minister Katya Ivkova confirmed that 10 to 11 people died at the scene, with others later dying in hospital. Prime Minister Rumen Radev declared a national day of mourning, describing the incident as "a dark day for the whole of Bulgaria."

Emergency services transported dozens of injured passengers to nearby medical facilities. Outlets differed slightly on the death toll, with initial reports indicating at least 11 fatalities before authorities confirmed 12 deaths.

Sources: Balkan Insight, BBC News, Euronews Greece, The Insider, To Vima.