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Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas Pliego.

Spotlight | United Kingdom
How Black Cube and Forward Risk joined Mexican mogul's loan fraud battle

The corporate intelligence community is keeping a close eye on a legal battle between Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas and Ukrainian-born businessman Val Sklarov. Both have hired private investigators to exploit their opponent's weaknesses.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel

United States
Washington's OSINT reform under threat from agencies

US lawmakers Ann Wagner (left) and Chrissy Houlahan leading the bipartisan reform on the management of CAI (Commercially Available Information). — US lawmakers Ann Wagner (left) and Chrissy Houlahan leading the bipartisan reform on the management of CAI (Commercially Available Information). © Aaron Schwartz/EPA//Photoshot/MaxPPP

US lawmakers' plan to streamline the acquisition of commercial data has sparked an outcry within the intelligence community. Several agencies are working to have the reform amended.

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France
French foreign ministry think tank hires Ukraine and Russia expert

Céline Bayou, who currently heads the French defence ministry's DG for international relations and strategy's Ukraine-Russia department is to join the foreign affairs ministry, where she will run the center for analysis, forecasting and strategy.

Subscribers only Back-door diplomacy

Russia
Kremlin appoints new head of influence in post-Soviet states

A close ally of Sergei Kirienko (photo) has been appointed head of the Russian presidential administration's new directorate for strategic partnership and cooperation.

Subscribers only Agencies

UAE
Crypto investors claiming ties to UAE royals set up rival to Trump's USD1

Crypto networks (2/3) – A group of Emirati sheikhs has been drumming up interest in a "sovereign-asset backed" stablecoin this year. While they have drawn interest from significant investors, the project's link to the Al Nahyan and Al Maktoum families remains uncertain.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel, Cybersecurity, Contractors

The Corporate Intelligence Gazette
OSINT Industries, Hakluyt, CT Group

LondonOSINT Industries poaches ex-UK government investigator from rival Blackdot

WashingtonHakluyt hires former CIA officer

LondonDefence officials take up roles at Lynton Crosby's CT Group

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Americas

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US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Israeli Parliament, the Knesset, in Jerusalem, on 13 October 2025. — US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Israeli Parliament, the Knesset, in Jerusalem, on 13 October 2025. © Jalaa Marey/Pool/EPA/MaxPPP

Spotlight | Israel, United States
Washington seeks to deepen tunnel, drone cooperation with Israeli military

The extension of the partnership with the Israeli military will help the Pentagon benefit from the experience and technological innovations of more than two years of war in Gaza.

Subscribers only Defence 23.10.2025

World Liberty Financial co-founder and CEO Zach Witkoff (R), Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump (L) in New York, 13 August 2025. — World Liberty Financial co-founder and CEO Zach Witkoff (R), Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump (L) in New York, 13 August 2025. © Eduardo Munoz/Reuters

China, United States
Chinese investor in Trump family's World Liberty Financial crypto group suspected of market manipulation

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 04.11.2025

US lawmaker Tom Cotton faces Tulsi Gabbard during her confirmation hearing in the Senate, January 2025. — US lawmaker Tom Cotton faces Tulsi Gabbard during her confirmation hearing in the Senate, January 2025. © Sipa USA/Alamy

United States
National Intelligence University faculty flee amid Trump administration overhaul

Subscribers only Agencies 30.10.2025

The entrance to the FBI headquarters building in Washington DC. — The entrance to the FBI headquarters building in Washington DC. © Ceri Breeze/iStock

Thailand, United States
FBI probes Russian-Thai sanctions-busting aviation network

Subscribers only Back-door diplomacy 30.10.2025

United States
US diplomacy seeks private sector expertise on critical minerals

Subscribers only Corporate Intel, Back-door diplomacy 28.10.2025

France, United States
US 'diplomat' bungles French Russia expert's 'bump'

Subscribers only Agencies 27.10.2025

United States, Vietnam
Vietnamese cyber command toughens up with US tech

Subscribers only Cybersecurity 24.10.2025

Middle-East & Africa

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Houthi soldiers stand guard during a demonstration in Sana'a marking the eighth anniversary of Saudi Arabia's military campaign in Yemen, on 26 March 2023. — Houthi soldiers stand guard during a demonstration in Sana'a marking the eighth anniversary of Saudi Arabia's military campaign in Yemen, on 26 March 2023. © Yahya Arhab/EPA/MaxPPP

Spotlight | Saudi Arabia
Riyadh's strategic deadlock in Yemen

The Houthis are stepping up pressure to force Saudi Arabia to renegotiate their truce. Meanwhile, Riyadh's Yemeni allies are no longer receiving support from their partner, as Intelligence Online observed on the front line.

Subscribers only Defence 04.11.2025

Soldiers from the Yemeni army in Marib, near the front line. — Soldiers from the Yemeni army in Marib, near the front line. © REUTERS

Yemen
Tunnel wars rage as fractured loyalists fail to counter Houthis

Subscribers only Defence, Back-door diplomacy 03.11.2025

In the Red Sea, strategic submarine cable projects are being disrupted by the threat of Houthi attacks. — In the Red Sea, strategic submarine cable projects are being disrupted by the threat of Houthi attacks. © Handout/Getty Images via AFP//www.submarinecablemap.com - Montage : Indigo Publications

Spotlight | Oman, Yemen
Secret talks with Houthis to restart Red Sea submarine cables projects hit setbacks

Subscribers only Corporate Intel, Contractors 29.10.2025

Several strategic submarine cable projects are being disrupted by the lingering threat of Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. — Several strategic submarine cable projects are being disrupted by the lingering threat of Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. © Handout/Getty Images via AFP//www.submarinecablemap.com - Montage : Indigo Publications

Yemen
Persistent Houthi threat hampers major Red Sea submarine cable projects

Subscribers only Contractors 28.10.2025

Iraq
Iraqi spymasters eye up prime minister job ahead of elections

Subscribers only Back-door diplomacy 28.10.2025

UAE
French space industry back prospecting in UAE

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 24.10.2025

UAE, United Kingdom
Omar Mir, G42's man in London: a master salesman with royal connections

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 23.10.2025

Europe-Russia

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France
France to create dedicated criminal intelligence database

France is over the next few weeks to create a dedicated database for criminal intelligence equivalent to the Cristina directory used for counter-intelligence and terrorism cases. The proposal is currently before the interior ministry's legal affairs department.

Subscribers only Agencies 04.11.2025

Kazakhstan, Russia
Rosatom losing out to China to build Kazakh nuclear plants

Kazakhstan's first nuclear power plant will be located near the village of Ulken, in the south-central part of the country. — Kazakhstan's first nuclear power plant will be located near the village of Ulken, in the south-central part of the country. © Pavel Mikheyev/Reuters

Subscribers only Contractors 04.11.2025

France
Ex-DGSE spy agency boss Bajolet tried in France for 'intimidation' to recover secret funds

The former head of the DGSE, Bernard Bajolet. — The former head of the DGSE, Bernard Bajolet. © Ludovic MARIN / AFP

Subscribers only Agencies 03.11.2025

Russia is dependent on Western aeronautical parts, particularly for the maintenance of civilian aircraft. — Russia is dependent on Western aeronautical parts, particularly for the maintenance of civilian aircraft. © Mohammed Hamoud/Anadolu via AFP

Hungary, Russia, United States
Hungarian links appear in FBI probe of aircraft exports to Russia

Subscribers only Defence 31.10.2025

A screenshot of Ukrainian online auction site Reibert. — A screenshot of Ukrainian online auction site Reibert. © reibert.info

Ukraine
Online auction site Reibert provides marketplace for Russian war trophies

Subscribers only Defence 31.10.2025

The towers of the Court of Justice of the European Union, Luxembourg. — The towers of the Court of Justice of the European Union, Luxembourg. © Agencja Fotograficzna Caro/Eckelt/Alamy

Denmark
Copenhagen restricts access to companies register in blow to private investigators

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 30.10.2025

Finland, Sweden
As intrusive drone incidents rise, Cerbair picks up new European orders

Subscribers only Defence 03.11.2025

UAE, United Kingdom
London confirms cyber consultant's imprisonment in UAE

Subscribers only Back-door diplomacy 30.10.2025

France, Ukraine
Alta Ares begins mass production of interceptor drones in France

Subscribers only Defence 29.10.2025

Asia-Pacific

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US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea. — US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea. © Andrew Harnik / GETTY IMAGES ASIAPAC via AFP

Spotlight | China
Beijing expands means for decentralised diplomacy abroad

Following an internal review of its subnational diplomacy operations, the Chinese Communist Party has decided to boost investment in this method of building influence in the United States and Europe.

Subscribers only Back-door diplomacy 03.11.2025

Indian billionaire and chair of the Adani Group conglomerate, Gautam Adani. — Indian billionaire and chair of the Adani Group conglomerate, Gautam Adani. © Sopa images/Reuters

India, Italy
Italian bank's embarrassing internal audit amid accusations against Adani Group

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 04.11.2025

Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung. — Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung. © Ann Wang/File Photo/Reuters

Europe, France, Taiwan
Taiwanese diplomats make discreet visits to NATO and Paris

Subscribers only Defence, Back-door diplomacy 03.11.2025

The Academia Sinica institute in Taipei was the first target of Chinese-backed efforts to weaken conditions for research in Taiwan. — The Academia Sinica institute in Taipei was the first target of Chinese-backed efforts to weaken conditions for research in Taiwan. © Chon Kit Leong/Alamy

China, Taiwan
How the Kuomintang undermines Taiwanese research

Subscribers only Back-door diplomacy 31.10.2025

Spotlight | China, Yemen
Submarine cable layers face challenges in Red Sea and around China

Subscribers only Corporate Intel, Cybersecurity, Contractors 30.10.2025

China, Taiwan
Cheng Li-wun, the Kuomintang's bid to reassure Beijing

Subscribers only Back-door diplomacy 29.10.2025

South Korea, United States
Seoul intel weighs options as Trump seeks summit with Kim Jong-un

Subscribers only Back-door diplomacy 28.10.2025

In our previous issues

The Agencies' Gazette
American reservists in Taiwan, from Campus Cyber to Paris Peace Forum, new DGRIS deputy, former US spy for governor, Turkish-Armenian détente

Subscribers only 03.11.2025

Appointments, reforms and the issues at stake: every Monday, Intelligence Online serves up snippets big and small from the global intelligence community.

TaiwanUS reservists discreetly re-engage

FranceFormer deputy at Campus Cyber joins Paris Peace Forum

EU-FranceChina expert Emmanuel Puig back from Brussels to shape DGRIS

United StatesWill a former spy soon become Virginia governor?

Turkey/ArmeniaTruce between Ankara and Yerevan in Paris

Subscribers only 03.11.2025

The Corporate Intelligence Gazette
Oliver Wyman works for French culture ministry, Richard Dailly leaves Compliancia, Mike Waltz's NSA team defends Hanwha

Subscribers only 29.10.2025

Appointments, financial results, new contracts: every Wednesday, we report on events big and small that matter in the global corporate intelligence community.

ParisOliver Wyman works on Saudi Arabia for French culture ministry

BangkokRichard Dailly leaves Compliancia shortly after arriving

WashingtonMembers of Mike Waltz's NSA team join Hanwha in Washington as Beijing trade war heats up

Subscribers only 29.10.2025

France
French finance ministry's latest move to bring its spies under one roof

Subscribers only Europe-Russia 29.10.2025

After customs intelligence and pending the arrival of the French finance ministry's Tracfin anti-money laundering service, a sensitive and little-known entity dedicated to smuggling networks is also set to move to a building south of Paris.

Subscribers only Europe-Russia 29.10.2025

France
Newcomers carve out place in French security and defence headhunting

Subscribers only Europe-Russia 28.10.2025

A handful of firms share the niche market of security director appointments in large French companies. Recently, two agencies with little experience in the field have appeared on the scene.

Subscribers only Europe-Russia 28.10.2025

The Agencies' Gazette
More funds for French disinformation fight, US counterterrorism appointment, a ex-DGSE spy at Paris police HQ

Subscribers only 27.10.2025

Appointments, reforms and the issues at stake: every Monday, Intelligence Online serves up snippets big and small from the global intelligence community.

FranceForeign ministry pours funds into disinformation fight

United StatesNo surprise in State Department counterterrorist appointment

FrancePatrice Faure, another DGSE spy at the Paris Police Prefecture

Subscribers only 27.10.2025

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