Nov 11, 2026, 04:30 PM UTC

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on Monday that the FBI has opened an investigation into Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang following revelations of his extramarital affair with former Megaspeed executive Alice Huang. Federal intelligence authorities suspect the woman of operating on behalf of Chinese intelligence services to target the technology leader.

Trump expressed surprise over the allegations against his close Silicon Valley ally, noting that Huang claimed to be unaware of any espionage links. Nvidia launched its own independent internal inquiry into whether foreign intelligence targeted its executive, though the company stated there is currently no evidence indicating that proprietary data or U.S. government secrets were compromised. The widening controversy follows earlier media reports detailing potential intelligence operations directed at the semiconductor giant.

Sources: Hospodářské noviny, Money, Rzeczpospolita, Seznam Zprávy, TVP info.

Following the electoral defeat of Serbia's ruling Progressive Party, opposition figures continue to raise concerns over the outgoing regime's control of state institutions. Radomir Lazović, co-chair of the Green-Left Front, called for investigating whether the Security Information Agency (BIA) served ruling party interests, urging a potential ban of the party amid claims of voter coercion and unlawful surveillance. Concurrently, Slobodan Cvejić of the Srbija Centar party warned that the defeated administration is using remaining power levers to delay presidential elections.

Tensions also persist on the diplomatic front. Media founder Željko Ivanović remains barred from entering Serbia under a ban imposed last June, restricting his attendance at an upcoming media conference in Belgrade. Meanwhile, commentators like Čedomir Čupić argue that political shifts will help normalize regional ties, particularly with Montenegro.

Sources: Beta, Dan, Klix, N1, Vijesti

Turkish Cabinet ministers visited the site of a deadly explosion at a HABAŞ steel plant in Aliağa, İzmir, to oversee ongoing investigations. Labor Minister Vedat Işıkhan stated that initial findings indicate falling materials severed oxygen and natural gas lines during routine maintenance work, triggering the blast during liquid steel pouring.

Emergency response teams from AFAD, local fire departments, and neighboring Manisa extinguished the fire and concluded search and rescue operations. Official casualty figures differ slightly across reports: President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan confirmed 16 fatalities and 13 injuries, with two individuals remaining in critical care. Independent outlet Bianet reported 17 deaths and highlighted past legal convictions against management over prior workplace safety violations.

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

The Croatian Sabor convened for its 13th session following a ten-day recess, opening with a parliamentary question time directed at Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and his cabinet. The session featured heated exchanges between the government and opposition lawmakers, alongside mounting public criticism from President Zoran Milanović over foreign policy and military concerns.

Separately, Plenković outlined key macroeconomic projections during a cabinet meeting, anticipating economic growth of approximately 2.1 percent in 2027 and a decline in inflation to 2.7 percent. The government also targets a budget deficit of 2.9 percent of GDP and a reduction of public debt to 55.3 percent. Meanwhile, anti-corruption authorities carried out police actions and arrests in Kutina targeting local corruption allegations.

Sources: Index, HRT Vijesti, Danas, Poslovni dnevnik, Klix

Moldovan authorities are launching the "Moldova Pregătită" national preparedness campaign from 19 to 21 November, aiming to educate the public on emergency readiness for the first 72 hours of a crisis. Officials stated the effort includes household guidance and emergency kit recommendations, clarifying that it is not in response to an immediate threat.

Simultaneously, the country completed a major infrastructure shift with the inauguration of the 400 kV Vulcănești–Chișinău overhead power line, directly linking Moldova to the European electricity grid and reducing reliance on traditional transit routes. Additionally, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos announced a €1 million grant from the European Union to expand free public Wi-Fi across 30 Moldovan towns during a digital connectivity summit in Chișinău.

Sources: Ziarul de Gardă, Newsmaker, Moldova1, HotNews, TV8