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Montenegro expels founder of pro-Kremlin war blog Rybar over security concerns

Mikhail Zvinchuk, who is also a former Russian Defense Ministry official, was detained with others, including his wife, on charges of spreading 'Russian influence.'

Russian military blogger Mikhail Zvinchuk, 31, who runs Telegram account called Rybar (fisherman in Russian), attends an AFP interview in Moscow on April 28, 2023
A sign on a fence outside the headquarters of the Bundesnachrichtendienst (BND), Germany's foreign intelligence service, is pictured, after former BND chief August Hanning was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of attempted treason and obtaining state secrets, in Berlin, Germany, October 6, 2026.

German spy chief accused of treason, espionage issued formal arrest warrant

General view of Woolwich Crown Court on September 26, 2025 in London, England.

Three Iranian men on trial for spying on UK-based journalists, planning 'serious violence'

An illustration of ChatGPT over a backdrop of the Iranian flag.

Israeli man used AI, ChatGPT in covert tasks while spying for Iran, prosecution indictment reveals


Israeli woman indicted for working with Hamas, spreading false terror information online

The suspect allegedly assisted fictitious Hamas profiles throughout the world spread false information online, in order to sow fear among Israeli society.

A child wears a Hamas head banner after Friday prayers in Gaza City.

IDF Givati Brigade soldier arrested, charged in suspected Iran espionage

The soldier is alleged to have been in contact with Iranian intelligence forces since some time in July 2025, and to have carried out tasks for them in exchange for financial compensation.

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

Israeli indicted in Iranian espionage plot targeting former PM Naftali Bennett

The suspect, Lachao Damsash, was in contact with Iranian intelligence elements and carried out a range of tasks at their direction in exchange for payment.

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett speaks at the annual Cyber Week, at Tel Aviv University, December 9, 2025

Deceased Palestinian returned by Hamas with hostages alleged to be Israeli informant - report

“People in the camp said that accepting and burying the body would only encourage others to follow his path. So he will not be accepted, dead or alive,” a PA official told the Guardian.

A Palestinian photo shows one of the posters distributed by the IDF near Ofer Prison: “We are watching you everywhere. We told you that any support for or affiliation with a terrorist organization will place you under arrest and subject you to severe penalties. We warned you.”

Iran's Crown Prince slams Islamic Republic after execution of Iranian accused of spying for Israel

Aghil Keshavarz, a Shahrood University student, was executed on Saturday, after Iran's judiciary convicted him of spying for Israel.

Crown Prince of Iran Reza Pahlavi gestures as he addresses the media during a press conference on June 23, 2025 in Paris, France.

Shin Bet detains Russian foreign worker for spying for Iran, taking photos of infrastructure

Vitaly Zvyagnitsev, a 30-year-old Russian citizen who arrived in Israel with a foreign worker permit, was arrested in early December 2025 on suspicion of maintaining contact with Iranian operatives.

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

Iran arrests Swedish citizen, accuses him of spying for Israel during 12-Day War

Iranian media claimed authorities arrested a Swedish citizen who was spying for Israel during the June war, with a verdict in the case expected within days.

 An illustrative image of the silhouettes of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu set to a backdrop of their respective countries' flags.

Executed Iranian nuclear scientist confessed to aiding Israel after torture, threats against mother

Vahid Razavi, a member of the Vadi family, told the dissident media site that Rouzbeh Vadi was detained a year and a half ago after a dispute at work.

An anti-Israeli billboard is seen on a street, early hours of ceasefire, in Tehran, Iran, June 24, 2025.

Pakistan military court jails ex-spy chief Faiz Hamid for 14 years, charged for misuse of authority

The charges ranged from engaging in political activities and violating the Official Secret Act in a way detrimental to safety and state interest to misuse of authority and resources.

Supporters of jailed former Prime Minister of Pakistan and leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party Imran Khan chant slogans as they gather during a protest over concerns about their leader's health, on a road leading to Adiala jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, December 9, 2025.

Israel unprepared for foreign interference ahead of 2026 election, comptroller warns

The digital front is fast becoming one of the most vulnerable points in democracy. “During an election year, the threat intensifies and may endanger the democratic process itself,” Englman said.

(Illustrative) A man casts his ballot at a voting station on the morning of the municipal elections, in Ashdod, February 27, 2024