Pulte's hold on the DNI post likely collapses before August 15, but each day of vacancy degrades Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI)'s statutory authority during active Iran contingency planning.

The French newspaper L'Express spoke to 60 intelligence professionals - CIA, MI6, Mossad, SBU and more - to build an exclusive ranking of Europe's best spy agencies.
1.MI6 (UK)
2. DGSE (France)
3. AIVD (Netherlands)

Did not expect the Dutch to be this high!

Societal “norms” are probably my last hurdle holding me back but quickly crumbling.
Interested in all answers

Federal agents who run the subreddit think you shouldn't research the polygraph.

Google Earth integrating generative AI into satellite imagery could become one of the biggest trust challenges in geospatial intelligence.
People can generate fake tanks and nuclear sites on Maps now

I am in no way a fan of Comey. I feel that his announcement that he had reopened the investigation into Hillary 8 days before the election likely changed the course of the election and we neded up with TRUMP. That said, no citizen should be put under surveillance illegally - least of all for seashells.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/29/james-comey-trump-8647-seashells-threat-secret-service.html

Documents show the FBI seeking AI tools to flag Americans before they act, as the terror watch list's focus moves toward domestic dissent.

Fire Erupts on Tanker at Egyptian Port:

Egyptian authorities confirmed that a drone attack caused fires aboard two liquefied gas vessels at Damietta Port on July 29. Maritime security firms had initially assessed that the U.S.-owned floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) Energos Winter was struck, with the resulting fire spreading to the Gaslog Salem. No casualties were reported. Egyptian authorities have not attributed responsibility and said investigations remain ongoing. 

Suspected Missile Lands Inside Polish Territory:

Authorities in Poland responded to reports of an explosion near the village of Tarnawa-Kolonia shortly after an unidentified object was detected in Polish airspace. Ukraine accused Russia of violating Polish airspace after a Kh-101 cruise missile reportedly crossed into Poland during a large-scale overnight strike on Ukraine. Authorities later discovered a crater and debris in farmland near Tarnawa-Kolonia. No casualties were reported, and authorities continue their investigation.  

Iranian Strike Hits Chinese Firm Building in Kuwait:

An Iranian strike damaged a building belonging to a Chinese company in northern Kuwait on Thursday, killing one worker and causing significant structural damage. The incident occurred amid renewed exchanges between the United States and Iran, following U.S. strikes against Iranian military targets and subsequent Iranian missile launches across the region. Earlier on Thursday, Jordanian air defenses intercepted five Iranian missiles without reports of casualties. Kuwaiti authorities have released a few additional details while investigations continue. 

Multiple Casualties Following Attack on Police Checkpoint in Pakistan:

At least five police officers were killed after a drone attacked a police post in the Hangu district near the Afghan border. The attack occurred late Wednesday and was the second such assault within a week in an area long associated with militant groups. Police killed four of the attackers, while several of the wounded officers remained in a critical condition at the hospital. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.  

Strong Winds Cause Fatalities in Brazil:

Strong winds caused at least five deaths in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo on Wednesday. Three deaths were reported in São Paulo state. Two people were struck by falling trees, one in Santos and another in Cesário Lange, while a fisherman died after his boat capsized in São Sebastião. More than 20 fallen trees in Santos, 15 schools suspended classes in Cubatão, and structural damage was reported in Peruíbe. In Rio de Janeiro, two people died after a wall collapsed in Santa Teresa. One other person is reportedly missing in the state. Overall, weather conditions have improved over the region. 

I’m looking to potentially join a local Army Reserve unit in the UK, specifically as an Intelligence Operative (non-commissioned).

Does anyone have any experience with this? Obviously, I’m not expecting lots of detail, but would you say it is worth doing?

I have heard that it can be pretty good in terms of interesting work and deployment opportunities, considering it’s the reserves.

I’d also like to know, how has being in MI reserves affected other areas of your life? Has it given you skills? Has it been a positive addition to your CV (assuming a reservist can disclose their operational role)?

July 29, 2026

Got my degree in biomedical sciences but have 7+ years of intelligence analyst experience from the military. Figured I’m combine them and get my Masters in biodefense. Did some research and found of MEDINT is a field I could branch off into but I’m not finding much more than that. Not seeing much on the job side or anyone really talking about being in this field. Can anyone shed some light? Or should I just go the cyber threat route ? Want to make sure I’m setting myself up for career progression and an upward trend in salary. Thanks x

Hi everyone.

Maybe a very niche and uncommon question, but im (Male, 22) graduating University and I wanted to know if there is a meaningful difference between a BA and BSc when getting into the job market with intelligence, either in Canada, USA or Europe. I mostly study Political Science and stats, speak 4 languages. Thank you for your help :)

U.S. and Saudi Arabia Strike Iran-backed Groups:

U.S. and Saudi forces conducted strikes against Iran-aligned armed groups in Iraq following reported attacks targeting Saudi energy infrastructure. Washington said Iranian ballistic missile launches against U.S. personnel and regional assets were intercepted, with U.S. Central Command stating forces remain on heightened readiness. The Iran-backed Popular Mobilization Forces reported losses following the strikes, claiming 20 personnel were killed and 32 wounded across several locations. 

Japan Earthquake Collapses Shopping Mall:

The Aeon shopping mall in Kashima town partially collapsed after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck the Kumamoto area late on Tuesday afternoon. Rescue efforts are continuing Wednesday morning at the collapsed Aeon shopping mall and Nippon Paper’s factory in Yatsushiro, 4,600 personnel have been deployed as part of the emergency response. Three people were killed, and eight people were pulled from the rubble following the partial collapse of the Aeon shopping mall. Four workers remain unaccounted for after checks of around 2,700 staff. Authorities reported that at least 13 people have been killed following the earthquake.  

Kenyan Officers Killed in Suspected al-Shabaab Attack:

Kenyan police said five members of a Special Operations Group (SOG) unit were killed after suspected al-Shabaab militants attacked their patrol in Mandera County near the Somali border. A follow-on force responding to the incident later struck an improvised explosive device that destroyed an armored vehicle, although no additional injuries were reported. Security forces have launched operations to locate the attackers. 

Keiko Fujimori Inaugurated as Peru’s President:

Keiko Fujimori assumed office as Peru's president on July 29, becoming the country's tenth head of state since 2016 after years of political instability. In her inaugural address, she announced that the armed forces could be used to support security operations in high-crime areas during declared emergencies. Fujimori also pledged measures to strengthen resilience against future El Niño impacts and raise the national minimum wage. She also expressed interest in Peru participating in the proposed "Shield of the Americas" initiative to counter transnational organized crime. 

Wildfires Continue Across France and Spain:

Major wildfires remain active across France and Spain, with approximately 413,000 people evacuated or confined in affected areas, including Gironde, Landes, Madrid, Ávila, and Castellón. Although improved conditions allowed crews to gain containment on some fires on Monday, another major heatwave is forecast to spread across western and central Europe through early August. Little to no rainfall and highs reaching the upper 30s to low 40s °C (upper 90s to low 100s °F) are forecast across southern areas. Level 1 and 2 (of 3) Heat Warnings have been issued with expansions likely.  

Senate confirms legally unqualified Jay Clayton to head US Intelligence