Al-Qaeda & Islamic State
19 shared events · Importance 6 · Last updated Jul 05, 2026
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International
Al-Qaeda: 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.
Islamic State: Islamic State-affiliated groups are also contributing to the rising violence and unrest in Mali, alongside Al-Qaeda-linked militants.
Nov 08, 2025 · 10 articles
International
Al-Qaeda: 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.
Islamic State: The Islamic State group affiliates have also been battling in Mali and neighboring countries, contributing to the overall security crisis.
Jul 04, 2026 · 23 articles
International
Al-Qaeda: Al-Qaeda was specifically named by India and Japan as a UN-listed terrorist entity, leading to calls for urgent global actions against it.
Islamic State: Islamic State 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
Al-Qaeda: Al-Qaeda is a terror group with which Mohammad Shahid Faisal, one of the designated terrorists, is alleged to have links.
Islamic State: The Islamic State 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
Al-Qaeda: 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.
Islamic State: ISIS 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
Accidents
Al-Qaeda: Al-Qaeda is mentioned as a former affiliate of Hay at Tahrir al-Sham, providing context to the extremist groups operating in the region.
Islamic State: The Islamic State is suspected of being involved in the attack and other recent security incidents, as they attempt to capitalize on the security vacuum and reactivate sleeper cells, posing a significant threat to Syria's stability.
Jul 02, 2026 · 28 articles
International
Al-Qaeda: Ahmed al-Sharaa was formerly affiliated with Al-Qaeda, but renounced his allegiance in 2016.
Islamic State: The Islamic State is a terrorist group against which the United States is leading an international alliance, which Ahmed al-Sharaa is expected to join. Syria's interior ministry has also conducted raids against its sleeper cells.
Nov 08, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Al-Qaeda: Al-Qaeda's presence in the region is a concern for the international community amidst the conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Islamic State: The Islamic State group (also referred to as Daesh and ISIS) is noted as a militant organization present in the conflict area, raising international concerns.
Apr 01, 2026 · 73 articles
International
Al-Qaeda: Al-Qaeda militants are identified as a potential threat to Afghanistan — Bagram Airfield if the United States were to re-occupy it.
Islamic State: Islamic State militants are identified as a potential threat to Afghanistan — Bagram Airfield if the United States were to re-occupy it.
Sep 20, 2025 · 10 articles
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