Nov 12, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC

Iranian security official Mohsen Rezaei warned that Tehran will target U.S. military bases located in Europe if they are utilized to support potential bombing operations against Iran. The warning follows a series of maritime security incidents in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported that multiple oil tankers caught fire, including one that allegedly struck a mine and another under U.S. military escort.

While Iranian state media downplayed reports of missile strikes on domestic targets like Qeshm Island, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz reiterated that Israel's campaign against Iran is "still not complete." Tensions remain high despite indications that recent U.S. midterm election outcomes may influence Washington's timeline regarding renewed military action.

Sources: Cyprus Mail, Daily Sabah, France24, Sweden Herald, Trend News Agency.

Trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi between the United States, Russia, and Ukraine have concluded after two days of negotiations aimed at establishing a new security framework. Following the sessions, U.S. mediators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are scheduled to travel to Moscow to brief Russian President Vladimir Putin before meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Dublin during an informal European summit.

Ukrainian negotiator Rustem Umerov confirmed separate coordination meetings in Abu Dhabi with European allies, including the E4 group, NATO, and the European Commission. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated there is a window of opportunity to achieve diplomatic progress before the end of the year.

In defense developments, Italy reiterated that its military support to Kyiv will remain restricted to defensive material and power generation, excluding Samp/T air-defense missiles.

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

Nato activated fighter aircraft overnight after at least four drones crossed into Baltic airspace during a series of Ukrainian long-range strikes against Russian infrastructure. The incursions prompted Baltic authorities to issue temporary air raid warnings, which were lifted several hours later. Finland also imposed short-term restrictions across its airspace and maritime borders as a precautionary measure.

Simultaneously, Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles targeted the Kirishi oil refinery near St. Petersburg, Russia's second-largest fuel processing facility. Local officials reported that multiple explosions triggered a fire at the site, which emergency crews subsequently extinguished. Falling debris from an intercepted drone reportedly killed one woman in the surrounding area.

Sources: Delo, Siol.net

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 an extramarital 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.

Spain's nationwide general strike concluded with significant divergence between organizers and business groups regarding turnout. Mainstream trade unions targeted younger demographics with demands focused on housing costs and living standards, yet business leaders characterized the mobilization as reaching historical lows. Employers highlighted a limited 4.7 percent drop in electrical demand to support their assessment, estimating the overall economic cost at around 1.7 billion euros.

While police altercations occurred at major logistical centers including Mercamadrid, remote working arrangements effectively insulated much of the service sector. Political tensions mounted in the aftermath of the protests. Left-wing politicians, including Irene Montero, condemned police tactics against picketers, while political commentators framed the strike's timing as an attempt to influence the upcoming electoral landscape.

Sources: Canarias7, El Mundo, La Vanguardia, Marca