Nov 12, 2026, 04:30 AM UTC

U.S. intelligence agencies and Nvidia's board of directors are continuing inquiries into potential Chinese espionage targets involving Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang. The investigation centers on an extramarital affair between Huang and Alice Huang, a former executive at Singapore-based firm Megaspeed, which U.S. officials suspect of maintaining links to Chinese intelligence services.

Huang admitted the infidelity to employees without explicitly naming the partner. U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed FBI involvement, remarking that Huang appeared surprised by the espionage allegations and denied knowing about any foreign intelligence connection. While Nvidia’s preliminary findings show no evidence of compromised corporate data or classified federal information, market uncertainty surrounding the national security implications has contributed to a decline in company stock.

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

Belgian authorities are continuing inquiries into two separate domestic incidents as public discussion persists regarding newly approved police entry legislation.

In Flemish Brabant, an officer from the Ardennes Brabançonnes police zone shot and wounded a man during an intervention on Saturday evening along Bevekomsestraat in Bierbeek, near the linguistic border.

Separately, near Liège, a passerby discovered the body of a deceased newborn girl inside a trash bag in a field in Warsage on Sunday. Authorities confirmed the child's umbilical cord was still attached and noted that the presumed parents have been identified.

Meanwhile, debate continues over legislation passed by the Chamber of Representatives enabling home entry to detain foreign nationals deemed security risks. Mouvement Réformateur politician Denis Ducarme defended the measure, stating that judicial oversight for home visits is not a novel legal concept in Belgium.

Sources: Le Figaro, Le Soir, RTBF Info.

Millions of workers across Spain participated in the country's first general strike in 14 years on Wednesday to protest soaring housing costs and the rising cost of living. Organized by major trade unions, the strike severely disrupted public transport and forced widespread closures of businesses and factories weeks ahead of upcoming parliamentary elections.

Mass demonstrations took place in major cities. Turnout in Madrid reached an estimated 120,000 protesters, while turnout figures in Barcelona varied significantly between municipal estimates of around 50,000 to 55,000 and activist claims of up to 400,000. Clashes between police and masked demonstrators were reported in Barcelona, where protesters set fire to trash containers and damaged storefronts, alongside road blockades and dozen of arrests.

Sources: Beta, Dan, Danas, Index, Vijesti

Şahap Kavcıoğlu, head of Turkey's Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BDDK), has requested permission from President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to step down from his post. The decision follows growing allegations linking the regulatory authority and Kavcıoğlu to recent turmoil surrounding investment funds in the country's capital markets.

In a statement published on social media, Kavcıoğlu denied the accusations but explained that his resignation was intended to prevent the regulatory body from suffering further reputational damage amidst ongoing public debate.

Sources: Bianet, Cumhuriyet, Daily Sabah

Uncertainty surrounds Turkey's potential acquisition of six F-35 fighter jets currently held in United States hangars, following recent political shifts in the US Congress. Despite changing political dynamics, the primary obstacle remains the US National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Under current legislation, the transfer of the aircraft cannot proceed while Ankara retains Russian-made S-400 air defense systems. Turkey has previously engaged in discussions regarding a potential transfer of the S-400 systems to the United Arab Emirates to resolve the deadlock. Analysts point to examples such as India to highlight how Washington's defense procurement decisions can navigate complex legislative frameworks.

Sources: Cumhuriyet