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Kazakhstan, United States
Nur-Sultan hopeful Iran nuclear deal could open up oil export options

To help cope with the uncertainties facing its oil and gas transits, Kazakhstan's state-owned KazMunayGas hopes it can count on US support to promote new export routes.

India, Russia
Rosoboronexport's missing helicopters awaited in New Delhi

The Indian navy is due to unveil the new jewel in its crown, the IAC-1 Vikrant aircraft carrier, in early September. But behind the much-trumpeted announcement lies an unresolved issue: the fate of 10 Russian reconnaissance helicopters with which it was initially supposed to be equipped.

Russia, Vatican
Moscow ready to welcome the pope...but only after the war

Pope Francis had to hold off plans to visit Russia as part of his efforts to mediate between Kyiv and Moscow. The Russian Orthodox Church, which also wants to play a role in resolution of the conflict, is trying to adopt a more open position.

France
France's security interceptions unit feels pinch of staff shortages

The inter-ministerial GIC (Groupement Interministériel de Contrôle), which operates France's security interceptions, is having trouble filling its ranks as its workload piles up.

The Agencies' Gazette
Tracfin, Shin Bet in Cairo, FSB's coast guards, the SBU

Appointments, reforms and key issues: every Monday, Intelligence Online serves up snippets of news, big and small, from the global intelligence community. This week we hone in on Tracfin, Shin Bet in Cairo, FSB's coast guards, the SBU.

FranceTracfin seeks new chief to boost technical department.

Israel/EgyptRonen Bar on reconciliation mission in Cairo.

RussiaFSB coast guards take the plunge.

UkraineDeath a regional SBU head sparks probe.

Australia, India, Japan, United States
Australia seeks greater influence in Quad alliance

La Trobe University in Melbourne is preparing its first edition of Quadmin: Emerging Leaders Dialogue, demonstrating Australia's desire to be more influential in decisions made by the US-created Indo-Pacific alliance...even though their initiatives continue to be financed by the US state department.

UAE
Injazat management team swept away in UAE cyber sector restructuring

The wind of change sweeping through the Emirati cyber sector has finally caught up with cyber defence leader Injazat. It has replaced its top management team with cloud and smart city experts recruited from Western leaders in these sectors.

France, Saudi Arabia
Boston Consulting Group to promote Saudi bid to host 2030 FIFA World Cup

Boston Consulting Group has won a new contract to promote Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Steering the contract will be French diplomat-turned-consultant Maurice Gourdault-Montagne, a man with many connections in Riyadh.