# Sean's Daily News Digest — 2026-11-09 **AI-written** Written by Claude, an assistant that can make mistakes - verify anything important against the linked sources. Political leanings from [independent media assessors](https://news-digest.seanfloyd.dev/sources). ## Must Know ### Trump calls new Iran strikes 'highly unlikely' if talks progress, as Rubio rejects Tehran's demands and Qatar's PM visits [Ongoing · day 8 ↗](https://news-digest.seanfloyd.dev/thread/1226) Trump said Sunday that a renewed US attack on Iran is 'highly unlikely' as long as talks progress, saying it 'depends on whether or not they sign a very strong agreement.' Rubio said the war on Iran is unpopular but 'necessary' to stop Iran's nuclear threat, and called Iran's negotiation demands 'outrageous and ridiculous, and really not realistic.' Iran defended its two-day proposal for restarting peace talks on Monday, calling it the most reasonable offer on the table after Rubio rejected its conditions. **Why it matters** Iran's offer ties reopening Hormuz to US concessions that Rubio calls unrealistic, so the gap, not the pause in strikes, decides whether the war restarts, and UAE official Anwar Gargash has already warned that a settlement looks difficult. **How reporting varies** **Reuters:** Stresses the UAE's Gargash warning that a comprehensive US-Iran settlement appears difficult and the region faces prolonged uncertainty. **WSJ World:** Frames the story through oil markets: prices fell and stayed below $100 after Trump's remarks, though attacks on Saudi Arabia and tanker incidents in Hormuz kept supply risks alive. **Al Jazeera:** Focuses on Iran's domestic tightening, including executions linked to January protests and warnings of tough sentences for dissent. 4 reports · 5 outlets · 1 left · 1 center · 2 right Lean left * Al Jazeera — Backs: Trump: new strikes 'highly unlikely' if talks progress; Trump told CNN Sunday; 'very strong agreement'; Rubio: not 'on the verge of a breakthrough'; demands 'outrageous and ridiculous'; Qatar PM meets Trump at White House Monday; Iran defends two-day proposal as most reasonable; reopens Hormuz * [Rubio says war on Iran unpopular but ‘necessary’ to stop nuclear threat](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/9/rubio-says-war-on-iran-unpopular-but-necessary-to-stop-nuclear-threat?traffic_source=rss) * [Qatar PM to meet Trump: What’s the latest on US-Iran negotiations?](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/9/qatar-pm-to-meet-trump-whats-the-latest-on-us-iran-negotiations?traffic_source=rss) * [Iran’s authorities harden domestic security controls amid US strike threats](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/9/irans-authorities-harden-domestic-security-controls-amid-us-strike-threats?traffic_source=rss) Centre * Reuters · wire — Backs: Trump: new strikes 'highly unlikely' if talks progress; Rubio: not 'on the verge of a breakthrough'; demands 'outrageous and ridiculous'; Iran defends two-day proposal as most reasonable; reopens Hormuz; UAE's Gargash warned US-Iran settlement appears difficult * [Trump says he is highly unlikely to order Iran strikes if talks progress](https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/iran-suggests-blasts-are-not-us-attacks-both-sides-report-ships-hit-2026-11-08/) * [Oil falls as Trump signals restraint on Iran despite fresh shipping attacks](https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/oil-falls-open-trump-says-fresh-iran-attacks-unlikely-2026-11-08/) * Republished by Al-Monitor · Lean left * [Iran defends two-day proposal for peace talks after US rejects conditions](https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/11/iran-defends-two-day-proposal-peace-talks-after-us-rejects-conditions) * [UAE's Gargash warns of prolonged regional uncertainty, says US-Iran settlement appears difficult](https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/11/uaes-gargash-warns-prolonged-regional-uncertainty-says-us-iran-settlement-appears) Lean right * Straits Times — Backs: Trump: new strikes 'highly unlikely' if talks progress; Trump told CNN Sunday; 'very strong agreement'; Rubio: not 'on the verge of a breakthrough'; demands 'outrageous and ridiculous' * [Rubio sees no Iran breakthrough as Trump downplays new strikes](https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/rubio-sees-no-iran-breakthrough-as-trump-downplays-new-strikes) * WSJ World * [Oil Prices Fall, Staying Below $100, After Trump Downplays Prospect of New Iran Strikes](https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/oil-prices-fall-staying-below-100-as-trump-plays-down-new-iran-strikes-27dc3911?mod=rss_worldnews) ### Nvidia opens board probe into CEO Huang after he admits affair with suspected Chinese spy [Ongoing · day 2 ↗](https://news-digest.seanfloyd.dev/thread/1347) Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admitted in a message to staff that he was unfaithful to his wife, and said he took full responsibility. Nvidia's board said on Sunday, November 8, that it is investigating whether Huang was the target of a foreign intelligence effort, after a New York Times report alleged he had an affair with an executive linked to Chinese intelligence. The executive at the center of the report is Alice Huang, a top executive at Megaspeed International, a Singapore-based data centre firm. **Why it matters** The probe turns a personal scandal into a question about what a chipmaker's chief executive may have disclosed about its products, and Nvidia's board must now judge its own leader as Huang's chips are central to US-China tensions. **How reporting varies** **The Guardian:** Live coverage notes China denies the spying claims and that Huang is getting support from some fellow tech executives. 6 reports · 7 outlets · 2 left · 3 center · 1 right Lean left * The Verge — Backs: Nvidia board investigation; Huang admits affair with suspected spy; Board said Sunday probing foreign intelligence targeting; Huang memo: unfaithful to wife, 'full responsibility'; Alice Huang, Megaspeed executive, US officials say fed info to Beijing; Huang central to US-China tensions; concern about what he shared * [Nvidia is investigating Jensen Huang’s relationship with an alleged Chinese spy](https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/1029562/nvidia-investigating-jensen-huang-relationship-chinese-spy) * The Guardian — Backs: Nvidia board investigation; Huang admits affair with suspected spy; Board said Sunday probing foreign intelligence targeting; Huang memo: unfaithful to wife, 'full responsibility'; Alice Huang, Megaspeed executive, US officials say fed info to Beijing * [Nvidia ‘honeytrap’ scandal rocks AI industry, as China denies spying claims – business live](https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/nov/09/nvidia-jensen-huang-scandal-investigation-ai-industry-tech-stocks-recovery-slump-latest-news-updates) Centre * Reuters · wire — Backs: Nvidia board investigation; Huang admits affair with suspected spy; Board said Sunday probing foreign intelligence targeting; Huang memo: unfaithful to wife, 'full responsibility'; Alice Huang, Megaspeed executive, US officials say fed info to Beijing; Shares fell about 3% after-hours; Trump called Huang honorable; has not discussed allegations * [Nvidia probes whether CEO Huang was target of foreign spying as he admits affair](https://www.reuters.com/world/china/nvidia-launches-probe-after-report-ceo-huang-was-target-foreign-intelligence-2026-11-08/) * [Nvidia falls about 3% in after-hours and perpetual futures trade](https://www.reuters.com/business/nvidia-falls-about-3-after-hours-perpetual-futures-trade-2026-11-09/) * [Trump calls Nvidia's Huang 'honorable,' says he has not discussed allegations with him](https://www.reuters.com/world/china/trump-calls-nvidias-huang-honorable-says-he-has-not-discussed-allegations-with-2026-11-08/) * Republished by [Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-11-09-nvidia-probes-whether-ceo-huang-was-target-of-foreign-spying-as-he-admits-affair/) · Centre * France 24 — Backs: Nvidia board investigation; Huang admits affair with suspected spy; Board said Sunday probing foreign intelligence targeting * [Nvidia to probe reports that Chinese intelligence targeted CEO Jensen Huang](https://www.france24.com/en/nvidia-to-probe-reports-that-chinese-intelligence-targeted-ceo-jensen-huang) * Financial Times — Backs: Nvidia board investigation; Huang admits affair with suspected spy; Board said Sunday probing foreign intelligence targeting; Huang memo: unfaithful to wife, 'full responsibility' * [Nvidia shares slide as it probes alleged Chinese spy scandal](https://www.ft.com/content/fa3b0a35-1aa9-4f31-97b4-e4c599e3e654?syn-25a6b1a6=1) Lean right * Straits Times — Backs: Nvidia board investigation; Huang admits affair with suspected spy; Board said Sunday probing foreign intelligence targeting; Huang memo: unfaithful to wife, 'full responsibility'; Alice Huang, Megaspeed executive, US officials say fed info to Beijing; Trump called Huang honorable; has not discussed allegations * [Nvidia probes whether CEO Jensen Huang was target of foreign spying as he admits affair](https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/nvidia-opens-probe-after-report-of-ceo-huangs-relationship-with-alleged-chinese-spy) * [Who is Alice Huang, the Chinese exec accused of spying on Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang?](https://www.straitstimes.com/world/who-is-alice-huang-the-chinese-exec-accused-of-spying-on-nvidia-ceo) ### G7 foreign ministers meet in Paris to test whether Trump's midterm defeat changes US policy on Ukraine and Iran G7 foreign ministers began two days of talks in Paris on Monday, the first chance for allies to gauge whether the Republican midterm defeat alters US policy on Ukraine, the Middle East and ties with partners, four G7 diplomats told Reuters. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is attending both days, his first appearance abroad since the vote. Ministers will also discuss recent cyber attacks suspected to have come from pro-Russian groups, Italy's foreign minister said. **Why it matters** The meeting falls a day before US-Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, where the Europeans are not expected to take part in the trilateral format, so any common line agreed in Paris is their main lever, even as Italy's Meloni warns that separate European diplomatic tracks risk making Europe irrelevant. **How reporting varies** **France 24:** Frames the talks as Europe pressing Washington for a fair Ukraine settlement and to deter new strikes on Iran, noting Trump's prediction of a 'very big' deal with Russia covering 'all of Europe'. **Reuters:** Stresses what diplomats expect from Washington: Democratic gains may narrow the White House's room to manoeuvre, but no return to traditional multilateralism while Trump controls foreign policy. 3 reports · 3 outlets · 2 center · 1 right Centre * Reuters · wire — Backs: G7 foreign ministers meeting in Paris to gauge midterm impact; Two days of talks beginning Monday; four G7 diplomats; Rubio attends both days; first abroad since midterms; Abu Dhabi trilateral Tuesday; Europeans not expected in trilateral format; Meloni warned Nov 5 separate tracks risk irrelevance * Al-Monitor · Lean left * [G7 allies to assess impact of Trump's midterm setback at Paris talks](https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/11/g7-allies-assess-impact-trumps-midterm-setback-paris-talks) * Straits Times · Lean right * [G7 allies to assess impact of Trump's midterm setback at Paris talks](https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/g7-allies-to-assess-impact-of-trumps-midterm-setback-at-paris-talks) * France 24 — Backs: G7 foreign ministers meeting in Paris to gauge midterm impact; Two days of talks beginning Monday; four G7 diplomats; Rubio attends both days; first abroad since midterms * [Europe to press US on Ukraine peace and Iran at Paris G7 talks](https://www.france24.com/en/france/20261109-europa-us-ukraine-peace-iran-paris-g7-ministers) Lean right * Straits Times — Backs: G7 foreign ministers meeting in Paris to gauge midterm impact; Two days of talks beginning Monday; four G7 diplomats; Cyber attacks suspected pro-Russian groups, Italy's foreign minister * [G7 ministers to discuss recent cyber attacks, Italy says](https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/g7-ministers-to-discuss-recent-cyber-attacks-italy-says) ## Should Know ### European officials to join US-brokered Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 10-11 [Ongoing · day 4 ↗](https://news-digest.seanfloyd.dev/thread/1308) Europeans, including France, will join the US-mediated Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi this week, defying Kremlin objections, according to Reuters and other reports. The Abu Dhabi talks, scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, are the first three-way round of negotiations among the US, Ukraine and Russia since February. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said some progress has been made on what post-war security infrastructure in Ukraine and Europe could look like, and that security guarantees are a key focus of the Abu Dhabi talks. 6 reports · 6 outlets · 4 left · 2 center Lean left * NPR World — Backs: Abu Dhabi talks Nov 10-11; Europeans attending; France says Europeans will attend despite Kremlin objections; First three-way round since February * [Europe to join U.S.-brokered Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, defying Kremlin objections](https://www.npr.org/2026/11/08/nx-s1-6034014/europe-join-us-brokered-ukraine-talks-abu-dhabi-russia) * NYT World — Backs: Abu Dhabi talks Nov 10-11; Europeans attending; NYT: cease-fire not on the table * [Ukraine Peace Talks Resume This Week in Abu Dhabi](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/09/world/europe/ukraine-russia-peace-talks.html) * The Guardian — Backs: Abu Dhabi talks Nov 10-11; Europeans attending; France says Europeans will attend despite Kremlin objections; Rubio: some progress on post-war security guarantees, key focus * [Ukraine war briefing: post war ‘security guarantees’ a key focus in upcoming Abu Dhabi talks, says Rubio](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/nov/09/ukraine-war-briefing-post-war-security-guarantees-a-key-focus-in-upcoming-abu-dhabi-talks-says-rubio) * Le Monde — Backs: Abu Dhabi talks Nov 10-11; Europeans attending; France says Europeans will attend despite Kremlin objections * [EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : à l’approche de pourparlers à Abou Dhabi entre Russes et Ukrainiens, Volodymyr Zelensky dit s’être coordonné avec Ursula von der Leyen](https://www.lemonde.fr/international/live/2026/11/09/en-direct-guerre-en-ukraine-a-l-approche-de-pourparlers-a-abou-dhabi-volodymyr-zelensky-dit-s-etre-coordonne-avec-ursula-von-der-leyen_6808609_3210.html) Centre * Reuters · wire — Backs: Abu Dhabi talks Nov 10-11; Europeans attending; France says Europeans will attend despite Kremlin objections * [Europeans will join Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, French minister says](https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/europeans-will-join-ukraine-talks-abu-dhabi-french-foreign-minister-says-2026-11-08/) * Financial Times — Backs: Abu Dhabi talks Nov 10-11; Europeans attending; France says Europeans will attend despite Kremlin objections * [Europeans join Abu Dhabi talks in bid to thwart Russian security demands](https://www.ft.com/content/fd84ca93-e6e5-43a5-b348-e0aaa98b0122?syn-25a6b1a6=1) ### Krakow gunman dies in hospital as Poland's parties dispute his motives [Ongoing · day 2 ↗](https://news-digest.seanfloyd.dev/thread/1342) A 24-year-old gunman who opened fire in central Krakow on Saturday was shot by police, arrested minutes later, and has since died in hospital, police said. Six people were killed and at least 15 to 16 others were wounded in the Krakow mass shooting, the deadliest such attack in Poland in decades. Authorities are investigating the Krakow attack as a terrorist offence. 6 reports · 6 outlets · 2 left · 4 center Lean left * Washington Post — Backs: 24-year-old killed six Saturday; died Monday, police said; Fascinated by far-right ideologies; terrorism investigation; Three family members' bodies found at home * [Mass shooter kills six in Poland, and three bodies are found at suspect’s home](https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/11/08/six-dead-poland-shooting-three-bodies-found-suspects-home/) * Der Spiegel — Backs: 24-year-old killed six Saturday; died Monday, police said; Fascinated by far-right ideologies; terrorism investigation; Three family members' bodies found at home * [Polen gedenkt der Opfer von Krakau – Schütze noch nicht vernehmungsfähig](https://www.spiegel.de/ausland/polen-gedenkt-der-opfer-von-krakau-schuetze-noch-nicht-vernehmungsfaehig-a-b73b88ae-2bef-450e-be7b-ad23bac13d06#ref=rss) Centre * BBC World — Backs: Gunman died in hospital; political dispute over motives; 24-year-old killed six Saturday; died Monday, police said; Fascinated by far-right ideologies; terrorism investigation; Three family members' bodies found at home * [Krakow shooting suspect has died in hospital, police say](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6y434dw8319o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) * Daily Maverick — Backs: Gunman died in hospital; political dispute over motives; 24-year-old killed six Saturday; died Monday, police said; Fascinated by far-right ideologies; terrorism investigation * [Krakow mass shooting assailant dies in hospital, Polish police say](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-11-09-krakow-mass-shooting-assailant-dies-in-hospital-polish-police-say/) * Reuters · wire — Backs: Gunman died in hospital; political dispute over motives * [Krakow mass shooter dies as political dispute over motives builds](https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/krakow-mass-shooting-assailant-died-hospital-polish-police-say-2026-11-09/) * France 24 — Backs: Gunman died in hospital; political dispute over motives; 24-year-old killed six Saturday; died Monday, police said; Fascinated by far-right ideologies; terrorism investigation; Three family members' bodies found at home; France 24: Poland faces tense week * [Poland braces for tense week after deadly shooting deepens political divisions](https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20261109-poland-braces-for-tense-week-after-deadly-shooting-deepens-political-divisions) ### Eisenkot, now holding mandate, invites Likud into 'emergency' government as Netanyahu camp rejects Arab-backed option [Ongoing · day 15 ↗](https://news-digest.seanfloyd.dev/thread/1186) Eisenkot said it is indispensable to form a national emergency government, calling the current situation a point of no return. Eisenkot has begun reaching out to allies of Netanyahu as he tries to form a government, arguing that the prime minister brought Israel to a historic crisis. Eisenkot said building a governing coalition would require "creative and unconventional political steps" and that change was needed to restore "sanity." 4 reports · 4 outlets · 2 left · 2 right Lean left * The Guardian — Backs: Eisenkot has mandate; invites Likud; Likud rejects Arab-backed government; 'Point of no return'; national emergency government; Appeal to Likud and Religious Zionism; 28 days extendable by 14; 67 of 120 endorsements including both Arab-led parties * [Gadi Eisenkot reaches out to Netanyahu allies as he strives to form government](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/nov/08/gadi-eisenkot-netanyahu-allies-form-israel-government) * Der Spiegel — Backs: Eisenkot has mandate; invites Likud; Likud rejects Arab-backed government; 67 of 120 endorsements including both Arab-led parties * [Israel: Gadi Eisenkot erhält Auftrag zur Regierungsbildung – eine fast unlösbare Aufgabe](https://www.spiegel.de/ausland/israel-gadi-eisenkot-erhaelt-auftrag-zur-regierungsbildung-eine-fast-unloesbare-aufgabe-a-690ef9df-db7a-46cf-9f31-b149c6523e4a#ref=rss) Lean right * Clarín — Backs: Eisenkot has mandate; invites Likud; Likud rejects Arab-backed government; 'Point of no return'; national emergency government; Appeal to Likud and Religious Zionism; 28 days extendable by 14; 67 of 120 endorsements including both Arab-led parties; Likud called Arab-backed government illegitimate * [Israel: Eisenkot afirmó que es "impresicindible formar un gobierno de emergencia nacional"](https://www.clarin.com/mundo/israel-eisenkot-afirmo-impresicindible-formar-gobierno-emergencia-nacional_0_51sBRNVLyU.html) * Straits Times — Backs: Eisenkot has mandate; invites Likud; Likud rejects Arab-backed government; 'Point of no return'; national emergency government; 28 days extendable by 14 * [Netanyahu rival Eisenkot seeks ‘wide’ government but path to power uncertain](https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/netanyahu-rival-eisenkot-seeks-wide-government-but-path-to-power-uncertain) ### Riyadh raises new alert a day after Houthi strike on Aramco tower, then says danger has passed [Ongoing · day 2 ↗](https://news-digest.seanfloyd.dev/thread/1341) Debris from a Houthi missile damaged Aramco's corporate office tower in Riyadh's financial district on Sunday, blowing out windows across several floors, according to Saudi Arabia's energy ministry. Saudi authorities said no one was hurt when falling shrapnel hit the Aramco building in Riyadh's financial district, one of the highest-profile areas targeted by the Houthis. BBC Verify authenticated footage showing damage to the Aramco building in the capital's central financial district. 6 reports · 6 outlets · 2 left · 3 center · 1 right Lean left * NYT World — Backs: NYT: more than 50 killed in Yemen in 24 hours * [More Than 50 Killed in Yemen in One of the Deadliest 24 Hours of the War](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/07/world/middleeast/more-than-50-killed-in-yemen.html) * Le Monde — Backs: Sunday Houthi attack blew out windows across several Aramco tower floors * [Arabie saoudite : en frappant le quartier financier de Riyad, les houthistes cherchent à éroder la confiance des investisseurs](https://www.lemonde.fr/international/article/2026/11/09/arabie-saoudite-en-frappant-le-quartier-financier-de-riyad-les-houthistes-cherchent-a-eroder-la-confiance-des-investisseurs_6808628_3210.html) Centre * Daily Maverick — Backs: Riyadh alert Monday, danger passed minutes later; Sunday Houthi attack blew out windows across several Aramco tower floors; Energy ministry: no one hurt * [Saudi Arabia says danger passed in Riyadh after alert, day after Houthi attack](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-11-09-saudi-arabia-says-danger-passed-in-riyadh-after-alert-day-after-houthi-attack/) * Reuters · wire — Backs: Sunday Houthi attack blew out windows across several Aramco tower floors; Energy ministry: no one hurt; Toll raised to at least 40 by health ministry * Al-Monitor · Lean left * [Houthi attack damages Aramco building in Riyadh's financial district](https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/11/houthi-attack-damages-aramco-building-riyadhs-financial-district) * BBC World — Backs: Energy ministry: no one hurt; Houthis cited Saudi strikes near Sanaa; 33 killed * [Aramco Tower hit in heart of Saudi capital as Houthis launch fresh strikes](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6ly3mjx958eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) Lean right * Clarín — Backs: Sunday Houthi attack blew out windows across several Aramco tower floors; Energy ministry: no one hurt; Houthis cited Saudi strikes near Sanaa; 33 killed * [Los hutíes reivindican ataques contra el aeropuerto de la capital de Arabia Saudita e instalaciones de la petrolera Aramco](https://www.clarin.com/mundo/huties-reivindican-ataques-aeropuerto-capital-arabia-saudita-instalaciones-petrolera-aramco_0_hucF9xMjr4.html) ### US asks Iraq to close all but two Iran border crossings, and agrees to let Iraqi oil use Hormuz lane Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said the US Treasury has asked Iraq to close all border crossings with Iran except two, one of them in the Kurdistan region. He said closing them all would be difficult and hurt Iraq's economy, and talks with Washington continue. In the same Al Jazeera interview, he said Iraq has reached understandings with the US to export oil through the Strait of Hormuz via a shipping lane near Oman, and put Iraq's losses from the Iran war and export disruption at $60 billion. 1 report · 3 outlets · 1 center Centre * Reuters · wire — Backs: US asks Iraq to close all but two crossings; Understandings with US for Iraqi oil via Hormuz lane; One exception is in Kurdistan region; closing all would hurt economy; Shipping lane near Oman; $60 billion losses * [US asks Iraq to shut most Iran border crossings, Iraqi foreign minister says](https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/us-asks-iraq-shut-most-iran-border-crossings-iraqi-foreign-minister-says-2026-11-08/) * [Iraq has reached understandings with US to allow oil exports through Hormuz, minister says](https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/iraq-has-reached-understandings-with-us-allow-oil-exports-through-hormuz-2026-11-08/) * Republished by Al-Monitor · Lean left * [US asks Iraq to shut most Iran border crossings, Iraqi foreign minister says](https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/11/us-asks-iraq-shut-most-iran-border-crossings-iraqi-foreign-minister-says) * [Iraq has reached understandings with US to allow oil exports through Hormuz, minister says](https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/11/iraq-has-reached-understandings-us-allow-oil-exports-through-hormuz-minister-says) * Republished by [Straits Times](https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/us-asks-iraq-to-shut-most-iran-border-crossings-iraqi-foreign-minister-says) · Lean right ### Trump says he expects a three-way meeting with Xi and Putin at Shenzhen APEC summit [Ongoing · day 2 ↗](https://news-digest.seanfloyd.dev/thread/1331) Trump says he thinks he will meet Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin at the APEC summit in China, which is set for November 18 to 19. China's producer inflation hit a four-year high as oil costs bite, according to Nikkei Asia. Trump says his deportation policy "might have been too tough." 2 reports · 3 outlets · 1 center · 1 right Centre * Reuters · wire — Backs: Trump thinks he'll meet Xi and Putin at Shenzhen APEC; Said Nov 8; APEC Nov 18-19; Topics denuclearisation and ending Iran war; 'Very close' to Russia-Ukraine deal, no terms; WSJ: Putin pitched trilateral meeting on Ukraine war * [Trump thinks he will meet Xi and Putin at China APEC summit](https://www.reuters.com/world/china/trump-thinks-he-will-meet-xi-putin-china-apec-summit-2026-11-09/) * Republished by [Straits Times](https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/trump-thinks-he-will-meet-xi-and-putin-at-china-apec-summit) · Lean right Lean right * Nikkei Asia — Backs: Trump thinks he'll meet Xi and Putin at Shenzhen APEC * [Trump says he thinks he'll meet with Xi and Putin at China APEC summit](https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/trump-says-he-thinks-he-ll-meet-with-xi-and-putin-at-china-apec-summit) ### China extends pause on new rare earth controls until January China has extended its suspension of new rare earth export controls until January, according to Reuters. A Reuters poll separately expects China's export growth to have stayed strong in October. 1 report · 1 outlet · 1 center Centre * Reuters · wire — Backs: China extends suspension of new rare earth controls until January; Reuters poll: export growth to have stayed strong in October * [China extends suspension of new rare earth controls until January](https://www.reuters.com/world/china/china-extends-suspension-new-rare-earth-controls-until-january-2026-11-09/) * [Poll: China's export growth expected to have remained strong in October](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/chinas-export-growth-expected-have-remained-strong-october-2026-11-09/) ### Covert Russian network exploited French riots online but did not cause them, EU report says A covert Russian network known as "Operation Overload" used social media to blame last month's French riots on immigration and to paint the government as weak, according to an internal EU assessment seen by Reuters. The EU analysis, covering Oct. 7-21, found no evidence that Moscow or others instigated the unrest, calling it "opportunistic exploitation". A separate French foreign ministry assessment said accounts linked to Israel and the US MAGA movement also pushed "hostile narratives"; its figures show their top posts on X drew far more views (over 49 million and 35 million) than top pro-Russian posts (2.8 million). Reuters could not independently verify either report. 2 reports · 3 outlets · 1 center · 1 right Centre * Reuters · wire — Backs: Russian network exploited riots; EU found no evidence of instigation; 'Operation Overload' blamed immigration; painted government weak; EU analysis covers Oct 7-21; 'opportunistic exploitation'; French ministry: Israel- and MAGA-linked accounts; 49M, 35M vs 2.8M views; Reuters could not independently verify either report * [EXCLUSIVE: Covert Russian network exploited French riots on social media, EU report says](https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/covert-russian-network-exploited-french-riots-social-media-eu-report-says-2026-11-09/) * Republished by [Al-Monitor](https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/11/exclusive-covert-russian-network-exploited-french-riots-social-media-eu-report) · Lean left Lean right * Straits Times — Backs: Russian network exploited riots; EU found no evidence of instigation; 'Operation Overload' blamed immigration; painted government weak; EU analysis covers Oct 7-21; 'opportunistic exploitation'; French ministry: Israel- and MAGA-linked accounts; 49M, 35M vs 2.8M views; Reuters could not independently verify either report * [Covert Russian network exploited French riots on social media, EU report says](https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/covert-russian-network-exploited-french-riots-on-social-media-eu-report-says) ### COP31 opens in Turkey as UN climate chief says progress is 'nowhere near fast enough' The two-week UN climate summit began in Antalya, Turkey, on Monday, with UN Climate Change chief Simon Stiell and Turkey's COP31 president Murat Kurum urging faster action. Turkey is pushing a non-binding pledge to raise electricity's share of global energy demand to at least 35% by 2035, from about a fifth now; advocates object that it does not require the extra power to be low-carbon. The US administration is shunning the talks for the second year running, and the Iran war, which has disrupted Hormuz oil shipments and lifted fuel prices, competes for attention. 4 reports · 4 outlets · 3 left · 1 center Lean left * Al Jazeera — Backs: Two-week summit began in Antalya Monday; Stiell and Kurum; Non-binding pledge: electricity at least 35% by 2035, from about a fifth; Advocates object: no low-carbon requirement; US shunning talks second year; Iran war disrupted Hormuz, lifted fuel prices * [Turkiye pushes electrification top of climate agenda as COP31 set to open](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/9/turkiye-pushes-electrification-top-of-climate-agenda-as-cop31-set-to-open?traffic_source=rss) * The Guardian — Backs: Two-week summit began in Antalya Monday; Stiell and Kurum; US shunning talks second year; Iran war disrupted Hormuz, lifted fuel prices * [Cop31: what is at stake at the UN climate summit and what can it achieve?](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/nov/08/cop31-what-is-at-stake-at-the-un-climate-summit-and-what-can-it-achieve) * Rappler — Backs: Stiell: progress 'nowhere near fast enough'; Two-week summit began in Antalya Monday; Stiell and Kurum; Non-binding pledge: electricity at least 35% by 2035, from about a fifth; Advocates object: no low-carbon requirement; US shunning talks second year; Iran war disrupted Hormuz, lifted fuel prices * [COP31 summit leaders urge world to ‘move faster’ on climate](https://www.rappler.com/world/global-affairs/cop31-leaders-urge-world-move-faster-climate-november-9-2026/) Centre * Reuters · wire — Backs: Stiell: progress 'nowhere near fast enough'; Two-week summit began in Antalya Monday; Stiell and Kurum; Non-binding pledge: electricity at least 35% by 2035, from about a fifth; Advocates object: no low-carbon requirement; US shunning talks second year; Iran war disrupted Hormuz, lifted fuel prices * Al-Monitor · Lean left * [COP31 summit leaders urge world to "move faster" on climate](https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/11/cop31-summit-leaders-urge-world-move-faster-climate) ### Lecornu meets unions and employers on wages, with a small minimum-wage rise expected [Ongoing · day 5 ↗](https://news-digest.seanfloyd.dev/thread/1281) The social conference at Matignon focuses on salaries and purchasing power, and a possible raise to the minimum wage is on the agenda. Analysis of the talks says struggling French companies will find it hard to raise wages without economic growth. 3 reports · 3 outlets · 1 left · 1 center · 1 right Lean left * Le Monde — Backs: Lecornu met unions and employers; small minimum-wage rise expected; Le Monde: firms struggle to raise pay without growth * [Conférence sociale : pourquoi les entreprises françaises auront du mal à augmenter les salaires sans croissance](https://www.lemonde.fr/economie/article/2026/11/09/sans-croissance-les-entreprises-francaises-peineront-a-augmenter-les-salaires-auxquels-elles-consacrent-deja-une-large-part-de-leur-richesse_6808603_3234.html) Centre * France 24 — Backs: Lecornu met unions and employers; small minimum-wage rise expected * [French PM holds 'social conference': just 'an exercise in PR'?](https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261109-french-pm-holds-social-conference-just-an-exercise-in-pr) Lean right * Straits Times — Backs: Lecornu met unions and employers; small minimum-wage rise expected; Minimum wage €1,478 net; CFDT €100; CGT 10%; Binet: 'can't be €5'; Little room to spend because of mounting debt * [French PM Lecornu holds talks over protesters' cost-of-living concerns](https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/french-pm-lecornu-holds-talks-over-protesters-cost-of-living-concerns) ### Novaya Gazeta winds up operations and prepares to leave its Moscow office [Ongoing · day 4 ↗](https://news-digest.seanfloyd.dev/thread/1267) Russia's Novaya Gazeta held its final editorial meeting and began winding up on Nov 9, saying state pressure had made reporting impossible. It announced in late October it would close after being designated a "foreign agent" and losing bank processing of reader donations; its offices and its editor's home were searched, and another senior journalist is under house arrest awaiting trial. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called the closure part of "a standard rotational process" in which new outlets replace old ones. 1 report · 1 outlet · 1 right Lean right * Straits Times — Backs: Winding up Nov 9, preparing to quit Moscow office; Foreign agent label; banks stopped donations; searches; journalist under house arrest; Peskov: 'a standard rotational process' * [Lights to go out at Russia’s Novaya Gazeta, independent newspaper known for its fearless reporting](https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/lights-to-go-out-at-russias-novaya-gazeta-independent-newspaper-known-for-its-fearless-reporting) ### Sudan detains ex-ruling party head Haroun, wanted by ICC Sudan has detained Haroun, former head of the ruling party, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court, Reuters reported. 1 report · 1 outlet · 1 center Centre * Reuters · wire — Backs: Sudan detained Haroun, ex-ruling party head; Haroun wanted by ICC; Reuters reported the detention; Haroun is former head of the ruling party * [Sudan detains ex-ruling party head Haroun wanted by ICC](https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/sudan-detains-chairman-former-ruling-party-ahmed-haroun-two-party-officials-say-2026-11-08/)