Nov 12, 2026, 11:00 PM UTC

Nvidia has initiated a search for a permanent chief executive officer following the sudden resignation of co-founder Jensen Huang. The decision came after disclosures concerning personal conduct, including an affair with an individual accused of espionage for China, prompted national security scrutiny.

Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress has assumed the role of interim chief executive while the board collaborates with an executive search firm to select Huang's successor. Nvidia's share price experienced an initial drop of over 13% at the opening of US trading following the announcement, though markets subsequently recovered a portion of those losses as investors assessed the leadership transition.

Sources: BBC News, Bloomberg, France24, The Guardian

Navigational safety in the Strait of Hormuz has deteriorated following multiple maritime incidents involving commercial oil tankers. According to statements from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), at least two large vessels carrying over four million barrels of crude oil exploded after striking naval mines, while additional reports indicate a third vessel experienced an emergency while under U.S. military escort.

The maritime disruptions coincide with continuing political and military friction across the region. Iranian state media noted unconfirmed reports of explosions near Qeshm Island, though officials denied direct foreign missile strikes on domestic land targets. Meanwhile, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that military objectives regarding Iran remain incomplete. The developments follow recent warnings from Tehran's security leadership targeting American installations, amidst shifting military postures after U.S. midterm elections.

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

Regional officials in Russia provided additional details following a massive overnight Ukrainian drone attack. In Vsevolozhsk, Leningrad Oblast, Governor Aleksandr Drozdenko confirmed the death of a resident after drone debris struck the roof of her apartment building. Drone impacts were also recorded in the industrial zone of Kirishi.

In Novgorod Oblast, Governor Aleksandr Dronov reported that a widespread drone raid damaged an industrial facility and two residential properties, with no casualties reported. These reports follow earlier confirmed strikes that ignited a fire at the Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga, injuring three workers, alongside fatal drone impacts in Smolensk Oblast.

Sources: Belsat, Mediazona, NEXTA, The Insider, Verstka.

European defence initiatives are accelerating across multiple domains. In Germany, TYTAN Technologies opened a new manufacturing plant in Aubing, near Munich, designed to produce up to 36,000 interceptor drones annually. The facility aims to strengthen air defences along NATO's eastern flank. Simultaneously, the German government announced plans to phase out commercial Chinese-made drones across public authorities over cyber surveillance risks.

Meanwhile, France's Naval Group unveiled the SCX 26 conceptual warship, designed for high-intensity conflicts and hybrid maritime warfare featuring laser systems and advanced launch capabilities. In international diplomacy, reports indicate Washington invited Moscow to submit proposals for a European security framework to reduce continental tensions.

Sources: Defence24, Portal obronny, Rzeczpospolita, TVP info

Polish citizens have launched widespread support efforts following the mass shooting in central Krakow on 7 November. A public fundraising drive raised over €1.13 million within 17 hours for two police officers wounded while confronting the 24-year-old gunman. Urges for blood donations continue for Officer Jakub Kulik, a former paratrooper currently in critical condition.

Authorities confirmed that police responded within 23 seconds of receiving the emergency alert. The two injured officers received immediate emergency care on site from two renowned surgeons who were dining nearby. Medical officials confirmed that all 15 wounded victims remain in stable condition. Meanwhile, law enforcement continues its investigation into the attack, which left six dead, alongside the discovery of three deceased relatives inside the suspect's home.

Sources: Adevărul, Digi24, HotNews, TV8, Ziarul de Gardă.