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Nvidia Turmoil, Ukraine Talks, Gaza Strike

Nvidia's board met to decide whether to remove CEO Jensen Huang after reports of two affairs, and the stock fell about 6%. US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow to meet Vladimir Putin after Abu Dhabi talks produced a prisoner exchange. An Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital in Gaza killed six people. Kenya discharged its last Ebola patient, starting a 42-day countdown to being declared virus-free.

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  1. Conflict · Moscow, Russia

    US envoys meet Putin after Abu Dhabi talks yield prisoner swap

    Wall of Remembrance of Ukrainian soldiers killed in the Russo-Ukrainian War
    Estonian Foreign Ministry · CC BY 2.0 · via Wikimedia Commons

    Witkoff and Kushner arrived in Moscow on Thursday to meet Putin, then plan to see Zelensky in Dublin. Two days of talks in Abu Dhabi ended with an agreement on a large prisoner exchange. There was no breakthrough on ending the war. Russia reportedly refused to discuss a ceasefire or territory and pushed to discuss Europe's security. A Russian negotiator ruled out a land swap.

    Why it matters: The outcome shapes the war in Ukraine and Europe's security arrangements.

    Day 10 of 10 · Earlier: Oct 21, Oct 27, Nov 3, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11 · The story so far

    Sources: Al Jazeera, NPR, BBC News · On the globe

  2. Economy · Santa Clara, United States · United States of America

    Nvidia board weighs future of CEO Jensen Huang after reports of affairs

    Huang at Computex Taipei in 2016
    NVIDIA Taiwan · CC BY 2.0 · via Wikimedia Commons

    Nvidia's board met Wednesday to decide whether to remove CEO Jensen Huang. Reports say he had two extramarital affairs, one with Alice Huang, an executive at a Singapore-based data center firm. US intelligence reportedly believes she was recruited by Beijing. Nvidia shares fell about 6%, and the company is working with an outside firm to identify possible successors. Huang has admitted an affair but has not given details. The board had not announced a decision in the input.

    Why it matters: Nvidia supplies most advanced AI chips, so its leadership and any new US export limits affect tech firms and investors worldwide.

    Day 6 of 6 · Earlier: Oct 29, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11 · The story so far

    Sources: CNBC, The Guardian, France 24 · On the globe

  3. Conflict · Khan Younis, Gaza · Palestine

    Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital in Gaza kills six

    Nasser Hospital
    Tasnim News Agency · CC BY 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons

    An Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis killed six people, health authorities said. Reports say the victims included a surgeon, and about 20 people were hurt. Witnesses said a missile hit a building with surgical wards and intensive care units. Israel said it targeted a Hamas commander and militants, and that Hamas used the buildings as a command center.

    Why it matters: Attacks on hospitals reduce care for a population already facing a humanitarian emergency.

    Day 9 of 9 · Earlier: Oct 20, Oct 25, Oct 27, Oct 31, Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 5, Nov 11 · The story so far

    Sources: BBC News, NPR, Tagesschau · On the globe

  4. Conflict · Tehran, Iran

    Trump says Iran war ends when US chooses as Tehran threatens wider retaliation

    The Strait showing maritime political boundaries and shipping lanes (2004)
    Wikimedia Commons · Public domain · via Wikimedia Commons

    Trump said the Iran 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 bases from West Asia to Europe would be hit if US strikes resume. Iran's chief negotiator said it is open to a deal if the US avoids excessive demands. Treasury Secretary Bessent moved to a military base over threats.

    Why it matters: The standoff keeps shipping and oil supplies through the Gulf uncertain.

    Day 2 of 2 · Earlier: Nov 11 · The story so far

    Sources: CBS News, Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera · On the globe

  5. Health · Democratic Republic of the Congo · Dem. Rep. Congo

    Congo Ebola outbreak passes 11,000 cases as aid fails to reach front line

    An electron micrograph of an Ebola virus virion
    CDC/Cynthia Goldsmith · Public domain · via Wikimedia Commons

    The Ebola outbreak in Congo 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, some of whom are untrained and unpaid. Transmission inside hospitals is rife in some areas.

    Why it matters: An uncontrolled outbreak threatens neighboring countries and strains health systems.

    Day 6 of 6 · Earlier: Nov 2, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 11 · The story so far

    Sources: RFI, The Straits Times, CBC News · On the globe

  6. Politics · Jackson, Mississippi, United States · United States of America

    Democrat Scott Colom wins Mississippi Senate seat

    Democrat Scott Colom won the Mississippi Senate race, beating Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith by fewer than 5,000 votes. He becomes the state's first Black senator since 1874. The result came about eight days after the midterms. Democrats now control both chambers of Congress. Hyde-Smith conceded.

    Why it matters: Democratic control of Congress lets them run investigations and block White House bills.

    Day 11 of 11 · Earlier: Oct 29, Oct 30, Oct 31, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 10, Nov 11 · The story so far

    Sources: BBC News, Euronews, Al Jazeera · On the globe

  7. Politics · Beijing, China

    China says US is fabricating spy claims to justify tech 'blockade'

    China on Thursday accused the United States of making up spy stories to justify a technology blockade. Beijing called the claims about spying on Huang groundless speculation and an attempt to smear China. Chinese AI firms are reportedly rushing to secure Nvidia chip capacity abroad. They fear Washington will tighten remote access limits. Taiwan revoked Alice Huang's entry permit, and Beijing said it had no information that she was in the capital.

    Why it matters: Tighter US chip rules would affect Chinese AI development and global chip supply chains.

    Sources: France 24, The Straits Times, Asharq Al-Awsat · On the globe

Also today

In brief

Stocks Rise, Nvidia Scandal Weighs

US stocks rose even as Nvidia fell on its CEO scandal. The S&P 500 gained 1.31%, while Asian markets slipped, with Hang Seng down 2.23%. Oil eased on peace hopes, with Brent at $92.39. Gold fell 1.37%.

Nvidia shock

Nvidia fell about 6% as its board weighed removing its CEO. Asian markets dropped on the news. Investors worry how much the AI trade depends on one leader.

Oil eases on peace hopes

Oil prices fell as hopes grew for deals on Iran and Ukraine. Brent is down about 12.9% over a month. Asian buyers shift to African and Brazilian oil.

Europe hits record

European shares hit a record on strong earnings and lower energy prices. The UK economy grew 0.7% in the third quarter.

Japan prices and yen

Japan's producer prices rose, backing another rate rise. The yen is near 160 per dollar, raising intervention risk. A grocery tax cut is planned.

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