Espionage
Two arrested in London over suspected Iran-linked national security offenses
London's Metropolitan Police said the investigation into two suspects is linked to Iran but not to attacks targeting Jewish and Iranian communities earlier this year.
UK man charged with aiding Russian intelligence, planning drone factory sabotage
Belgium detains Chinese dual national on suspicion of semiconductor espionage
Israeli indicted for threatening national security on behalf of unnamed foreign government agents
Two Israeli teens charged with spying, carrying out tasks for Iran
The two minors, 14 and 16 years old, had been recruited through Telegram in June, the police stated.
US officials backpedal on claims that China hacked government agencies, now say they were targeted
In a freshly edited statement, the Justice Department said Friday that the US Senate, the Federal Reserve, NASA, and others were "among the targets of QTFY," a Chinese spy platform.
'They betrayed him': Former CIA informant who provided intelligence on bin Laden faces deportation
Blerim Skoro has maintained that US authorities promised him safety in return for his information, though he was deported upon his release in 2007 despite being married to an American.
Germany faces daily 'hybrid warfare' attacks, minister warns after explosive drone found at airport
"We're not at war, but we are the daily target of hybrid warfare," Dobrindt said. "Espionage, sabotage, cyberattacks, or covert operations by foreign powers aimed at destabilizing Germany."
Ashkelon couple indicted for allegedly spying for Iran in exchange for cryptocurrency
The Tel Aviv District Attorney’s Office charged Amshukov with contact with a foreign agent and 16 counts of providing information that could benefit the enemy.
Cuban spy one of US's biggest intelligence failures, Rubio says, accuses Cuba of funding protesters
Marco Rubio said Cuba operates an extensive spy and influence network in the US, citing a convicted ambassador and alleged links to protests supporting Antifa, Hamas, and Venezuela's Maduro.
British-Azerbaijani national arrested for allegedly spying on airbase in Cyprus for Iran's IRGC
Rashad Sultanov, 44, from Islington in north London, was arrested on July 17 by Cypriot authorities and is being held in custody as extradition proceedings progress, the Metropolitan Police said.
Trump's pick for US spy chief due to be approved in Senate vote after confirmation hearing
If approved to be the director of national intelligence, Clayton would fill a role vacated in June when Tulsi Gabbard stepped down after a tenure marked by clashes with congressional Democrats.
Russia expels two Italian diplomats in 'reciprocal measure' to Italy's expulsion of embassy staff
Russia's Foreign Ministry also said it had summoned Italian interim Charge d'Affaires Giovanni Scopa in connection with the expulsion of Russian embassy staff.
IRGC manufactures espionage fears in Jordan despite low public opinion of Islamic Republic
The IRGC claimed on Monday to have damaged aircraft in attacks on Jordan’s Aqaba Airport, which notably came after Amman denied having evacuated the airport and seaport.