Espionage

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.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a cabinet meeting at Camp David in Thurmont, Maryland, US, July 31, 2026.
The entrance of RAF Akrotiri pictured on March 2, 2026 in Akrotiri, Cyprus.

British-Azerbaijani national arrested for allegedly spying on airbase in Cyprus for Iran's IRGC

Jay Clayton, US President Donald Trump's nominee to be Director of National Intelligence, testifies during a Senate Intelligence Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Trump's pick for US spy chief due to be approved in Senate vote after confirmation hearing

FILE PHOTO: Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani attends a joint press conference, on the day of a meeting to discuss the latest developments in Ukraine and security in Europe, at Villa Madama in Rome, Italy, June 12, 2025.

Russia expels two Italian diplomats in 'reciprocal measure' to Italy's expulsion of embassy staff


Belarusian diplomat expelled from Czech Republic after accusations of espionage

The Czech Foreign Affairs Ministry announced "We declared a Belarusian diplomat working for the intelligence services persona non grata."

 Hacker stealing data from laptop. Dark face. Blurred background.

Yemen's Houthi-run Foreign Ministry says UN should not shield espionage activities

Houthi officials called for raids on United Nations premises, accusing UN personnel of espionage and bias.

Deputy Prime Minister of Yemen's Houthi-led government Muhammad Ahmed Miftah, who has taken over as the caretaker Prime Minister of the Houthi-led government, addresses the people during the funeral procession of Houthi government officials killed in an Israeli strike, in Sanaa, Yemen September 1.

Israel targeted Iranian officials' bodyguards to kill Tehran's leadership, NYT reports

The New York Times reported that Israeli intelligence had used Iranian security guards’ use of mobile phones, including posts made during meetings, to hunt Iranian officials.

People attend the funeral procession of Iranian military commanders, nuclear scientists and others killed in Israeli strikes, in Tehran, Iran, June 28, 2025.

Messaging service WhatsApp discovers advanced cyberespionage campaign

In a statement, WhatsApp said that fewer than 200 users worldwide had potentially been impacted.

 WhatsApp

Court convicts US Navy sailor for selling secret military information to Chinese intel. officer

Wei was first recruited in February 2022 via social media by an officer who portrayed himself as a naval enthusiast working for the government-owned China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation.

The amphibious assault ship USS Essex is in the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro for LA Fleet Week, May 26, 2022.

IDF intensifies attacks in Gaza, moves forward with Gaza City op.

Meeting on Gaza City occupation plan ends, COGAT ready to evacuate population • Car explosion leaves one injured in Ashkelon • Netanyahu argues Macron fueling French Jew-hatred

 Smoke rises following an Israeli air strike in Gaza May 2, 2023.

Police arrest Palestinian West Bank resident for alleged ties to Iranian agent - N12

The 24-year-old suspect was apprehended on August 6 during a joint operation by the Israel Police officers from the Etzion police station in the West Bank and the IDF.

 The silhouette of a man, seen over the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran (illustrative)

Iranian-born Lod man indicted for spying for Islamic Republic, contacted Iranian agents abroad

Around May, the defendant warned the Iranian agent that Israel was planning to attack the Islamic Republic, that it was preparing for a ground operation at Iranian nuclear sites,

 The silhouette of a person, with Iran's flag in the background (illustrative).

Norwegian prosecutors charge former US Embassy guard with espionage for Russia, Iran

The embassy security guard is accused of collecting and leaking sensitive information that endangered national interests, the New York Times reported.

Norwegian flags flutter at Karl Johans street in Oslo, Norway May 31, 2017.

Jewish man accused of being Russian spy just ‘dreamt’ of being ‘James Bond,’ ex wife says

Howard Phillips said he was acting as a double agent, attempting to gain intelligence to share with Israel to better London-Jerusalem relations.

 Howard Phillips.