Open Source Intelligence The Digital Surveyor: Can AI Truly Master the Art of Geolocation? October 25, 2026 rifanmuazin In the high-stakes world of open-source intelligence (OSINT), the ability to pinpoint a location from a single, grainy photograph is a skill that has long been the domain of expert…
Open Source Intelligence Beyond the Blur: Decoding the Ongoing Landscape of Destruction in Gaza Through Satellite Intelligence October 2, 2026 Asro This week, social media platforms and international news outlets were abuzz with claims that Google had finally updated its satellite imagery of the Gaza Strip. The images, which depicted vast…
Open Source Intelligence The Walls Close In: Dubai Cancels Residency of Cartel Kingpin Christy Kinahan September 29, 2026 Muslim This article is the result of a collaborative investigation with The Sunday Times. The walls of the United Arab Emirates—long considered a sanctuary for the leadership of the Kinahan Organised…
Open Source Intelligence The Walls Close In: Dubai Cancels Residency of Kinahan Cartel Patriarch September 26, 2026 Ammar Sabilarrohman By Bellingcat Investigative Team In a significant escalation in the global pursuit of one of the world’s most notorious crime syndicates, authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have cancelled…
Open Source Intelligence The Walls Close In: Dubai Cancels Residency of Kinahan Cartel Patriarch September 25, 2026 Azzam Bilal Chamdy By Bellingcat Investigative Team This article is the result of a collaborative investigation with The Sunday Times. In a significant development that signals a shifting landscape for one of the…
Open Source Intelligence The Walls Close In: Dubai Cancels Residency of Kinahan Cartel Patriarch September 24, 2026 Reynand Wu By Bellingcat Investigation Team in collaboration with The Sunday Times The tightening grip of international law enforcement on the Kinahan Organised Crime Group (KOCG) has reached a symbolic and strategic…
Open Source Intelligence The Betting Fever: How Prediction Markets Dominated the 2026 World Cup September 22, 2026 Nana The 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted across the sprawling landscapes of North America, was not merely a celebration of athletic prowess; it was a watershed moment for the burgeoning industry…
Open Source Intelligence Shadow Residency: How the Kinahan Cartel Maintains a Foothold in the UAE September 22, 2026 Muslim This investigation is the result of a collaboration between Bellingcat and The Sunday Times. For a decade, the United Arab Emirates has served as the ultimate safe haven for the…
Open Source Intelligence Scarring the Wilderness: Satellite Analysis Reveals Scale of Big Bend “Smart Wall” Construction September 22, 2026 Lina Hope By Bellingcat Investigation Team Recent satellite imagery analyzed by Bellingcat has revealed the extent of infrastructure development within the protected boundaries of Big Bend National Park, Texas. Over five miles…
Open Source Intelligence From Investigations to Apparel: Bellingcat Launches First-Ever Official Merchandise Line September 21, 2026 Nana By Investigative Desk For over a decade, Bellingcat has operated at the intersection of open-source intelligence (OSINT), forensic journalism, and digital activism. From tracking global supply chains to exposing human…
