On August 13, the United Nations Security Council’s Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team released a report attributing the November 2025 blast near Delhi’s Red Fort to an offshoot of Al-Qaida. The attack, which occurred on November 10, 2025, resulted in the deaths of 11 people. According to the report, Al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) has been expanding its regional network and evolving into a more structured terrorist entity. The Red Fort attack was initially attributed to AQIS, and the latest UN assessment confirms this, describing it as a clear indication of the group’s growing operational capabilities. The report also notes that AQIS is seeking to exploit Bangladesh to establish operational cells. Indian authorities had previously identified Umar un-Nabi, a former assistant professor, as the primary perpetrator of the attack, which was carried out using a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device. The National Investigation Agency had linked the module behind the attack to AQIS, and the latest UN assessment gives the investigation an international dimension. The report highlights the challenges posed by AQIS’s use of small, decentralised cells, which can make the organisation harder to detect and disrupt. Additionally, the assessment notes a sharp escalation in cross-border violence between Pakistan and Afghanistan, with Taliban authorities accused of supporting the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The report also raises concerns over the growing use of artificial intelligence by terrorist organisations and their supporters, as well as the continued interest in chemical and biological weapons.
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