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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admits affair with suspected Chinese operative, board launches inquiry

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admits affair with suspected Chinese operative, board launches inquiry

Nvidia opens independent board-led investigation after Chief Executive Jensen Huang admits to extramarital affair with a businesswoman suspected by US intelligence of operating on behalf of Beijing

Asia
IRGC signals readiness for nuclear doctrine change as Iran weighs policy options

IRGC signals readiness for nuclear doctrine change as Iran weighs policy options

The IRGC says Iran will make preparations if its leadership revises its nuclear doctrine, though no decision has been announced, Fars news agency reported

Europe
PM Shehbaz offers condolences after deadly Spain train collision

PM Shehbaz offers condolences after deadly Spain train collision

Shehbaz Sharif offered condolences to Spain after the Spain train collision in Toledo killed at least 64 people, and the death toll could still rise.

Middle East
US launches Task Force Iron Gate to disrupt Iran's land supply routes

US launches Task Force Iron Gate to disrupt Iran's land supply routes

Task Force Iron Gate, a 20-member US team, will target weapons and sanctioned materials crossing Iran's land borders as Tehran rejects the blockade.

North America
Qatar affirms US-Iran mediation active as negotiators race to avert post-midterm military escalation

Qatar affirms US-Iran mediation active as negotiators race to avert post-midterm military escalation

Qatari authorities confirm that diplomatic mediation between Washington and Tehran remains actively underway, as envoys work to broker phased de-escalation framework to resolve maritime friction and avert renewed U.S. military strikes