Nov 11, 2026, 10:30 PM UTC

United States federal prosecutors have unsealed charges against an Iraqi national, Mohamed Baker Sad Dawood Al Saadi, alleging he coordinated a planned attack on a British Royal Air Force base while held in a New York detention facility. According to the Department of Justice, Al Saadi used coded phone calls to instruct Iran-backed militia operatives abroad to target RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire.

The disclosure comes as tensions surrounding Iran continue to escalate on multiple fronts. Teheran recently denied French allegations of state-sponsored cyberattacks, while unexplained explosions were reported across southern coastal regions. Concurrently, US Central Command announced a new Florida-based task force to interdict Iranian weapons smuggling, as human rights groups document ongoing domestic repression by security forces.

Sources: Avaz, Danas, Klix, N1, Vijesti

Following the electoral defeat of Serbia's ruling party, political figures and commentators are assessing the country's domestic governance and regional relations. Dejan Šoškić, a former central bank governor and potential candidate for prime minister, stated that political changes could transform Serbia into a factor of regional stability, emphasizing improved relations with neighboring Montenegro.

Domestically, opposition leader Radomir Lazović called for an investigation into the Security Information Agency (BIA), alleging it served the former ruling party's interests, while Slobodan Cvejić warned that the outgoing administration continues to hold key levers of power to delay presidential elections. Meanwhile, diplomatic friction remains as Željko Ivanović, founder of Montenegro's Vijesti, remains subject to an entry ban imposed by Serbian authorities last year.

Sources: Beta, Dan, Klix, N1, Vijesti

A court in Budapest has ordered a one-month pretrial detention for Áron Orbán, the brother of former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, alongside his partner in connection with an ongoing human trafficking and visa investigation. The arrests follow a joint operation conducted by the National Bureau of Investigation and the National Asset Recovery and Protection Agency, an anti-corruption body.

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar initially referenced the arrest on social media following reports by local media outlets. Two additional suspects are linked to the case: one remains under criminal supervision while another faces proceedings without being detained. Hungarian authorities have not yet released full public statements regarding the underlying evidence.

Sources: To Vima, Kathimerini, Euronews Greece, Telex, Nova TV

Millions of workers across Spain staged a 24-hour general strike on Wednesday to protest the country's worsening housing crisis. Markings the nation's first general strike in 14 years, the movement received joint backing from major unions including UGT and CCOO alongside tenants' groups.

Demonstrations disrupted public transport networks, closed schools and universities, and forced business slowdowns across the eurozone's fourth-largest economy. Transport delays and minor incidents, such as burning tyres and roadblocks, were reported in several cities.

Protesters are demanding structural reforms to lower soaring rents and curb evictions. The nationwide labor action comes just weeks ahead of a snap general election scheduled for November 29, placing housing policy at the center of the political debate.

Sources: Bloomberg, Cyprus Mail, STV News, Sweden Herald, The Guardian

The United States military has relocated several aircraft, including refuelling tankers, from the RAF Mildenhall airbase in England to facilities in Germany. According to reports citing US officials, the movement follows security concerns linked to potential threats from Iran.

Flight tracking data and officials confirmed that multiple tankers departed the base near Cambridge, echoing previous force protection measures taken in response to risks from Iranian-backed drone operations. Concurrently, Iranian political figure Mohsen Rezaei stated in a television interview that bases outside the Middle East could be targeted if used for strikes against Iran.

Discussions remain ongoing among US officials regarding the precise nature and immediacy of the threat directed at the British facility.

Sources: ANSA, Berlingske, NOS, Sydsvenskan, VG (Verdens Gang)