Open Source Intelligence Shadows Over the Sahel: Russia’s Shahed-136 Drones Documented in Mali July 24, 2026 Nana Wu In a disturbing escalation of the conflict in the Sahel, recent open-source intelligence has confirmed the deployment of Iranian-designed, Russian-manufactured Shahed-136 "kamikaze" drones by forces operating in northern Mali. Investigations…
Fact Checking The Cyclospora Crisis: Dissecting the Intersection of Public Health, Politics, and Parasitology July 24, 2026 Neng Nana As a record-shattering outbreak of cyclosporiasis sweeps across the United States, particularly impacting the Midwest, a fierce political firestorm has erupted regarding the federal government’s role in public health surveillance.…
Fact Checking Analyzing the Claims: The Intersection of Venezuelan Intelligence and U.S. Election Security July 23, 2026 Raul Delapena Setiawan In a primetime address delivered from the White House on July 16, 2026, President Donald Trump made sweeping assertions regarding the vulnerability of American voting infrastructure. Citing recently declassified CIA…
Open Source Intelligence Devastation in the Caribbean: Venezuela Reels After Dual Earthquakes Leave Thousands Missing July 23, 2026 Layla Zulfa By Investigative Staff The northwestern coast of Venezuela has been transformed into a landscape of ruin following two cataclysmic earthquakes that struck the region last week. As of June 29,…
Open Source Intelligence Scorched Earth: A Journalist’s Guide to Investigating Wildfires with Open Source Intelligence July 22, 2026 Laily UPN In an era defined by a rapidly shifting climate, wildfires have moved from seasonal occurrences to persistent, systemic threats. For researchers, journalists, and environmental advocates, detecting a fire is only…
Fact Checking The Return of the Flesh-Eating Fly: Why Partisan Blame Obscures a Complex Ecological Crisis July 22, 2026 Nana Wu The New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax), a parasitic fly that decimated American livestock for decades, has returned to U.S. soil after being declared eradicated nearly half a century ago. As…
Fact Checking The Battle Over Congressional Trading: Dissecting the Falsehoods in Maine’s Senate Race July 21, 2026 rifanmuazin In the heat of a contentious reelection campaign, the intersection of ethics, legislative record, and political mudslinging has converged in Maine. A recent television advertising campaign launched by Majority Forward,…
Open Source Intelligence The Shadow of Ruptly: Investigating the Digital Footprints of Viory July 21, 2026 Nana "In the age of misinformation, the line between fact and fiction is blurrier than ever." This sentiment, shared by the Abu Dhabi-registered video news agency Viory on LinkedIn in April…
Fact Checking The Mystery of the Anonymous Patient: Navigating the Controversy Over Retatrutide and the Presidency July 21, 2026 Ali Ikhwan In the complex intersection of high-stakes politics and experimental medicine, a recent report has ignited a firestorm of speculation, skepticism, and institutional questioning. At the heart of the controversy is…
Open Source Intelligence The Shadow Fleet’s Silent Harvest: Tracking the Grumant’s Illicit Grain Route July 20, 2026 Dwi Wanna By Bellingcat Investigation Team In a sophisticated display of maritime deception, the bulk carrier Grumant (IMO: 9385879) has emerged as a focal point in the ongoing effort to monitor the…
