Nov 12, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC

Nvidia's board of directors has initiated an independent internal investigation into whether Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang was targeted by foreign intelligence services following his affair with Alice Huang, a former executive at Singapore-based Megaspeed. U.S. federal authorities suspect Alice Huang has ties to Chinese intelligence.

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that the FBI is actively investigating the matter. Trump expressed surprise at the allegations, adding that Jensen Huang denied any awareness of espionage connections during a recent conversation.

Jensen Huang acknowledged the infidelity to company staff without identifying his partner. Nvidia stated that an initial review yielded no evidence that corporate data or U.S. government secrets were compromised, though company shares fell following the public disclosures.

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

Trilateral negotiations between the United States, Russia, and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi have concluded following discussions on post-conflict security frameworks. U.S. mediator Jared Kushner emphasized establishing an updated framework for regional stability, while U.S. officials reported progress on European and Ukrainian security measures. Kyiv's delegation also conducted parallel coordination sessions with representatives from NATO, the European Union, and E4 nations.

Despite the diplomatic engagement, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov maintained Moscow's rejection of European calls for an immediate ceasefire. Concurrently, initial exercises commenced for the proposed Multinational Force for Ukraine.

Separately, cyber groups claimed to have exfiltrated Russian statistical data indicating over 412,000 military fatalities. In defense policy, Italy confirmed it will continue restricting its military assistance for Ukraine to non-offensive equipment and power generators, omitting Samp/T missiles, while absorbing cost increases in its domestic F-35 fighter jet program.

Sources: ANSA, Corriere della Sera, Il Messaggero, Il Sole 24 Ore, La Repubblica.

Repeated Russian bombardments against Ukrainian energy infrastructure have triggered extensive blackouts across multiple regions, affecting over 850,000 consumers in the Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv oblasts. Grid operators have initiated emergency shutdowns alongside stabilization schedules to preserve system integrity amid ongoing winter threats.

In response, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported successful counter-strikes targeting Russian positions within occupied territories in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia. Ukrainian units targeted key military logistics nodes, ammunition depots, and a satellite communication jamming station.

On the diplomatic front, preparatory discussions regarding prospective peace negotiations in Abu Dhabi continue to draw international focus following statements by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump suggesting an imminent resolution to the conflict.

Sources: Adevărul, HotNews, Moldova1, TV8, Ziarul de Gardă.

Trilateral negotiations between delegations from Kyiv, Moscow, and Washington continued for a second day in Abu Dhabi, focusing on potential diplomatic solutions and large-scale prisoner exchanges that could involve thousands of detainees. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky characterized the initial sessions as "constructive" and "substantial."

However, military actions persist alongside diplomatic efforts. Zelensky reported a Russian FPV drone strike targeting emergency rescue teams in Komyshuvakha, within the Zaporizhzhia region. The personnel were carrying out recovery operations at the location of an earlier aerial attack that resulted in 55 deaths.

Sources: Diário de Notícias (DN), Expresso, Jornal Económico.

Germany's council of economic experts, known as the "Wirtschaftsweise," has raised its domestic growth forecast, projecting gross domestic product to expand by 1.3 percent this year—the strongest rate since 2022—followed by 1.0 percent in 2027. Despite the improved outlook, advisers warned of persistent inflation risks and urged structural spending cuts alongside potential revenue measures, such as a defense surcharge, to stabilize public finances. Deutsche Welle and Tagesschau emphasized that long-term prosperity remains uncertain without broader structural reforms and productivity gains.

In parallel corporate developments, defense sensor provider Hensoldt reported robust revenue growth expectations accompanied by 100,000 job applications. Furthermore, the German federal government has finalized a €6.6 billion acquisition of a 50 percent stake in defense manufacturer KNDS.

Sources: DW, Der Spiegel, Der Standard, FAZ, Tagesschau