Nvidia Board Weighs CEO's Fate; Ukraine Talks; Gaza Hospital Strike

Nvidia's board met Wednesday to decide whether to remove CEO Jensen Huang. Reports say he had two extramarital affairs. One was with Alice Huang, an executive at a Singapore-based data center firm. US intelligence reportedly believes Beijing recruited her. Huang has admitted an affair but has given no details. Nvidia shares fell about 6%, and the company is working with an outside firm to identify possible successors. The input shows no board decision.

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow on Thursday to meet Vladimir Putin. They plan to see Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Dublin afterward. Two days of talks in Abu Dhabi had ended with an agreement on a large prisoner exchange. There was no breakthrough on ending the war.

In Gaza, an Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis killed six people, health authorities said. About 20 more were hurt. Israel said it targeted a Hamas commander and militants. It also said Hamas used the buildings as a command center.

Nvidia and China

Reports about Huang's affairs have grown into a dispute between Washington and Beijing. Nvidia is the world's largest maker of AI chips, and Huang co-founded it. He has opposed strict US limits on chip sales to China.

China accused the United States of making up spy stories to justify a technology blockade. Beijing called the claims groundless speculation and an attempt to smear China. Taiwan revoked Alice Huang's entry permit. Beijing said it had no information that she was in the capital.

Chinese AI firms are reportedly rushing to secure Nvidia chip capacity abroad. They fear Washington will tighten limits on remote access.

On a related front, Xi Jinping said Taiwan's reunification with China must happen and that history cannot be stopped. Taipei rejects China's claim to the island. G7 foreign ministers said Chinese actions east of Taiwan threaten stability.

War and talks over Ukraine

Russia reportedly refused to discuss a ceasefire or territory in the Abu Dhabi talks. It pushed to discuss Europe's security instead. A Russian negotiator ruled out a land swap.

Zelensky said Starshield satellite connectivity has been disrupted for several days. He called the problems speed restrictions imposed by the system, not random errors. He said they help Russia kill. No response from the provider appears in the reporting.

Iran and the Gulf

The US and Israel launched a war on Iran on February 28. Fighting has since paused, and talks continue. Trump said the war will be over when the US wants to end it. Iran updated its target list to remove geographic limits on retaliation. A top Iranian official warned that bases from West Asia to Europe would be hit if US strikes resume. Iran's chief negotiator said Tehran is open to a deal if the US avoids excessive demands.

In the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Revolutionary Guards said an accident set two tankers on fire. Hundreds of oil spills since February threaten Gulf wildlife.

The US Justice Department charged three Iran-backed men over nearly 20 attacks and plots in the US and Europe. These included an incident near RAF Fairford, a UK base used by US forces. Iran accused the US of spreading disinformation about Iranian terrorism.

Elsewhere in the region, the WHO said more than 320,000 people have been displaced by Yemen fighting since August 1. Saudi Arabia said debris from intercepted ballistic missiles fell in the Mecca region. The Houthis denied targeting Mecca.

Gaza, Congo and Pakistan

Winter storms brought flooding and deadly landslides to people living in tents in Gaza. Charities say more than 940,000 displaced people live in flood-prone areas, and 150,000 tents are awaited. A child died of cold at Nasser Hospital. UN relief chief Tom Fletcher urged governments to stop delaying support.

In Congo, the Ebola outbreak has passed 11,000 cases, with 5,387 deaths. Doctors Without Borders said it remains out of control after six months. Funds are not reaching frontline workers, and some are untrained and unpaid.

In eastern Congo, Allied Democratic Forces rebels killed at least 22 people in Mambasa Territory. The group is affiliated with Islamic State.

In northwest Pakistan, fighters ambushed police returning from a mine in Kohat district. Ten officers died, and authorities said 18 fighters were also killed. The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility.

Politics at home

In the US, Democrat Scott Colom won the Mississippi Senate race by fewer than 5,000 votes. Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith conceded. Democrats now control both chambers of Congress.

White House officials warned Democrats they could face criminal investigation if they pursue oversight probes. The House also blocked a bid to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

In Spain, millions joined a general strike over housing. Authorities said about 120,000 marched in Madrid. Clashes broke out in Barcelona, where protesters lit fires and threw fireworks at police. Average rent equals about 98.7% of a young person's monthly pay.

Indonesia's vice president, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, submitted his resignation. Courts had questioned documents about his overseas education.

The economy

US stocks rose even as Nvidia fell. The S&P 500 gained 1.31%. Asian markets slipped, and the Hang Seng fell 2.23%. Investors worry about how much the AI boom depends on one leader.

Oil eased on hopes for deals on Iran and Ukraine. Brent crude closed at $92.39 a barrel, down about 12.9% over a month. Asian buyers are shifting to African and Brazilian oil. Europe's shares hit a record, and the UK economy grew 0.7% in the third quarter. Japan plans a grocery tax cut from 8% to 1% for two years starting April.

What went right

Kenya discharged its last Ebola patient from a Nairobi hospital. The country had nine confirmed cases. If no one else shows symptoms, it will be declared Ebola-free on December 23.

Trinidad and Tobago's highest court overturned a 1986 law that criminalized consensual sex between adults of the same sex.

Europe's Hera spacecraft began close inspection of the asteroid NASA struck in a 2022 planetary defense test. The study will assess the crater and the asteroid's structure. The results will help plan how to deflect asteroids that threaten Earth.

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This report was written from One Turn's edition of November 12, 2026: 61 stories chosen from 879 headlines. Read every story of the day, each with its sources, or see the day on the globe.