Al-Qaeda
Tracked across 65 events · 1933 articles · First seen Jun 30, 2020 · Last active Aug 24, 2026
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Domestic
Impact: Al-Qaeda is the proscribed terrorist group at the center of the conspiracy, with operatives in Bangladesh receiving funds and radicalizing youth.
Nov 12, 2025 · 6 articles
International
A UN report dated August 10, 2026 revealed that an estimated $50 million ransom paid in 2025 for the release of a hostage seized by al Qaeda-linked militants in Mali has helped fund their advances…
Impact: Central beneficiary of the ransom; funds bolstered its global network and African affiliates, strengthening its insurgency capabilities.
Aug 14, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Impact: Al-Qaeda-linked groups, specifically Jama at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), are responsible for intensifying violence and kidnappings in Mali, contributing to the unstable security situation.
Nov 08, 2025 · 10 articles
International
Impact: An offshoot of Al-Qaeda, Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind, is linked to the accused in the Red Fort area car blast case, inspiring the 'jihadi conspiracy'.
May 14, 2026 · 50 articles
Accidents
Impact: Al-Qaeda is linked as the parent organization of AGuH; the attack underscores its continued influence.
Jun 27, 2026 · 30 articles
International
Bangladesh has publicly dismissed a UN Security Council report that warned of Al-Qaeda in the Indian subcontinent (AQIS) attempting to establish cells in the country. Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed called the report 'assumption-driven' and said…
Impact: Al-Qaeda is the subject of the report, with its affiliate AQIS allegedly seeking to expand into Bangladesh. The report highlights its continued evolution and regional ambitions.
Aug 17, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Al-Qaeda affiliates have historically been involved in insurgencies in Mali and are mentioned as a group that has previously coordinated attacks with the Arab Azawad Liberation Front.
Jul 04, 2026 · 23 articles
International
Impact: Al-Qaeda>>> is linked to Jama at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin>>>, providing ideological and possibly operational support for the blockade and insurgencies in Mali>>>.
May 27, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: JNIM is an al-Qaeda affiliate; potential US action targets the broader al-Qaeda network in West Africa.
Jul 22, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Al-Qaeda was specifically named by India and Japan as a UN-listed terrorist entity, leading to calls for urgent global actions against it.
Jul 03, 2026 · 8 articles
International
Impact: Al-Qaeda is a terror group with which Mohammad Shahid Faisal, one of the designated terrorists, is alleged to have links.
Jul 04, 2026 · 35 articles
International
Impact: Al-Qaeda is a UN-listed terrorist entity that India and Japan called for global action against, as its activities are cited by India as a reason for suspending the Indus Waters Treaty.
Jun 29, 2026 · 30 articles
International
Impact: Listed as a terrorist organization of concern; continued cooperation may intensify efforts against it.
Aug 05, 2026 · 19 articles
Accidents
The International — United Nations Security Council's 38th report of the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team, submitted to the 1267 Sanctions Committee, officially attributed the November 2025 Red Fort blast in New Delhi to…
Impact: Al-Qaeda's affiliate AQIS is responsible for the attack, and the report notes Al-Qaeda's continued interest in chemical and biological weapons, posing a global threat.
Aug 12, 2026 · 31 articles
International
American missionary pilot Kevin Rideout, kidnapped in Nigeria's capital Niamey in October 2025, was released after over nine months in captivity, according to SIM (Christian organization) (SIM), the Christian organization he worked for. SIM confirmed…
Impact: Affiliated groups in the Sahel were suspected of holding Rideout; the release may indicate a setback for such groups.
Aug 14, 2026 · 31 articles
International
Impact: Al-Qaeda linked groups are mentioned as contributing to the broader jihadist insurgency in the Sahel region, alongside the Islamic State affiliate, affecting the overall security situation in Nigeria.
Jun 18, 2026 · 17 articles
International
Impact: Al-Qaeda is the parent organization of Jama at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin, which is implicated in the event.
Nov 11, 2025 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: Ansaru is an Al-Qaeda-affiliated group, linking the case to broader international terrorism.
Jul 09, 2026 · 52 articles
Regulatory
Somalia's government has raised security concerns with Meta over Meta Platforms — WhatsApp's planned username feature, which would allow users to chat without displaying phone numbers. Communications Minister Ahmed Osman Dirie warned that unverified usernames…
Impact: Al-Qaeda is mentioned as the parent organization of Al-Shabab, providing context for the security threat but not directly involved in the dispute.
Jul 21, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Pakistan's India — Ministry of Information and Broadcasting rejected the Afghan Taliban regime's claim that weapons are being smuggled from Pakistan into Afghanistan for subversive activities, calling the allegation 'frivolous, baseless and contrary to established…
Impact: Al-Qaeda is mentioned as having ties with the TTP and Taliban, contributing to the terrorist threat. Its presence in the region is a concern for security.
Aug 09, 2026 · 6 articles
International
On August 13, 2026, Mali's junta leader, General Assimi Goïta, granted a presidential pardon to Yann Vezilier, a French intelligence agent who had been sentenced in June to 20 years in prison for allegedly plotting…
Impact: Al-Qaeda-linked groups continue to pose a security threat in Mali, and the pardon does not affect their activities.
Aug 13, 2026 · 20 articles
Accidents
Impact: Al-Qaeda is mentioned as a former affiliate of Hay at Tahrir al-Sham, providing context to the extremist groups operating in the region.
Jul 02, 2026 · 35 articles
International
Impact: Al-Qaeda is referenced by Pete Hegseth as a comparison for how the United States Department of Defense will treat 'narco-terrorists'.
Nov 02, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Ahmed al-Sharaa was formerly affiliated with Al-Qaeda, but renounced his allegiance in 2016.
Nov 08, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Al-Qaeda>>> affiliated groups contribute to the security crisis in Mali>>>, which has been ongoing since 2012.
Jun 05, 2026 · 12 articles
Accidents
Impact: Al-Qaeda-linked groups are active in Syria, but no direct involvement in this attack.
Jul 06, 2026 · 218 articles
Accidents
Impact: Al-Qaeda is noted as not having growing ties with BLA according to some UN member states.
Jul 22, 2026 · 22 articles
Domestic
Impact: Terrorist group responsible for 9/11 attacks; referenced in petition.
Jul 25, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: One of the extremist groups Pantami allegedly expressed sympathy for.
Jul 25, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Al-Sharaa's past affiliation with Al-Qaeda is noted; his break with the group is part of his legitimacy narrative.
Jul 25, 2026 · 47 articles
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