Nov 12, 2026, 10:30 PM UTC

Relationships within Northern Ireland's power-sharing executive have deteriorated significantly following fresh disputes over the Irish language and preparations for the upcoming assembly election. Alliance Party Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir characterized the current political climate as having an "end of days" atmosphere, underscoring heightened anxieties surrounding the government's stability.

Political friction between the main governing parties has sparked concerns over a potential institutional deadlock ahead of the holiday period. While administrative discussions are ongoing, leaders remain deeply divided on key policy matters, placing severe strain on the power-sharing institutions.

Sources: BBC Northern Ireland

US President Donald Trump stated that a formal peace deal may no longer be necessary to end the conflict with Iran, shifting focus while maintaining that diplomatic momentum remains positive. Speaking to CNN, Trump reiterated that renewed military strikes against Tehran are "extremely unlikely" provided progress continues regarding Iran's nuclear program and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

While Trump pointed to advancing talks mediated by Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani in Washington, reporting indicates that concrete breakthroughs toward a final agreement remain elusive. In parallel, Trump requested Vice President JD Vance to prioritize investigations into domestic corruption rather than foreign affairs.

Global financial markets reacted with guarded stability. Brent crude held near $98.35 per barrel on Monday, steadying following its sharpest weekly drop since the COVID-19 pandemic as traders monitored diplomatic developments.

Sources: Adevărul, Digi24, Economedia, G4Media, HotNews.

Nvidia’s board of directors has met to evaluate the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang following new reports regarding personal misconduct. Sources indicate the board convened on Wednesday evening to address his potential removal, though no formal action has been publicly announced.

This meeting follows a report by The New York Times alleging that Huang engaged in an extramarital affair with Kimberly Powell, a senior vice president at Nvidia. The revelation comes alongside an internal investigation into his admitted relationship with Alice Huang, a businesswoman suspected by US intelligence agencies of acting as an operative for China's Ministry of State Security.

While Nvidia previously stated there is no indication that corporate secrets or national security have been compromised, compounding leadership scrutiny has placed significant pressure on the co-founder.

Sources: Avaz, Beta, Danas, Klix, Vijesti.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that Ukrainian forces are experiencing renewed, systematic disruptions to SpaceX's Starshield satellite network along the frontline and in occupied territories. Military reports indicate the outages stem from speed caps that sever connectivity when terminals reach 161 km/h, impairing air defense operations against incoming Russian drones. Zelenskyy stated that the ongoing issues are "not random errors" after receiving briefings from Defense Minister Yevhen Khmara and Commander-in-Chief Mykhailo Drapatyi.

The latest incident follows similar service limitations last month that emerged during political tensions over U.S. policy toward the conflict. U.S. President Donald Trump and SpaceX founder Elon Musk previously denied involvement in past restrictions, with Musk accusing Ukraine of misusing commercial services for military purposes.

Sources: LSM, The Insider, Aftenposten, Радіо Свобода, Ekonomický deník

Following the political defeat of former Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, political leaders and analysts across the Western Balkans are debating the future of Belgrade's regional diplomacy. Dejan Šoškić, a former governor of the National Bank of Serbia cited as a potential candidate for prime minister, told Podgorica's Vijesti that Serbia could become a "factor of stability and cooperation in the region" after years of division under the previous administration.

Meanwhile, former Montenegrin President Milo Đukanović noted that relations with Serbia remain severely damaged, questioning whether Belgrade would establish a government focused on domestic affairs or on regional Serbs. Ongoing friction persists as entry bans imposed by Serbian authorities under Vučić remain active, including a restriction affecting Željko Ivanović, founder of Montenegro's Vijesti media group, ahead of an upcoming media conference in Belgrade.

Sources: Dan, Danas, Klix, N1, Vijesti