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News Service Sheikh Naim Qassem: Hezbollah will never be disarmed, surrender spells end of Lebanon

Sheikh Naim Qassem added that Hezbollah’s stance represents “the most honorable national stance,” one that requires no validation from figures “with records steeped in crime, sedition, or corruption.”…
14 December 2025 - 08:14

Senior Iranian commander hails breakthroughs in cutting-edge military technologies

A senior Iranian commander has underscored major progress in the nation’s military industries, noting that the armed forces have achieved breakthroughs in advanced technologies, particularly in artificial intelligence, quantum science, drones, and laser systems.
Iran ready to defend itself but prefers diplomatic solutions, Araghchi says

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stressed that Iran does not seek war and remains committed to resolving disputes through diplomatic means.
Pezeshkian Calls for Addressing Root Causes of Instability to Achieve Lasting Peace

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told a summit in Turkmenistan that lasting peace requires addressing inequality, discrimination, and unchecked power.

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Prominent Islamic Scholar Abdulaziz Sachedina Passes Away at 83

Sachedina was regarded as one of the most influential contemporary scholars of Islam. Born to a Shia family of Indian heritage in Tanzania, East Africa, he received his early education there.
2025-12-09 13:41
Trump Proclaims a Nonexistent Peace: Without Justice for Palestine, There Will Never Be Stability in Middle East

In yet another display of political ignorance and blatant media manipulation, Donald Trump has once again proclaimed “the arrival of peace in the Middle East.” His words, repeated triumphantly in certain Western circles, attempt to sell a dangerous fantasy: the idea that the region can stabilize while the Palestinian wound remains open, bleeding, and silenced.
2025-11-23 12:50
Life and legacy of Allameh Tabataba’i

Seyyed Mohammad Hossein Tabataba’i is considered one of Iran’s foremost philosophers, mystics, and Qur’anic scholars. His teachings and writings continue to shape religious thought in Iran over four decades after his passing.
2025-11-15 13:16

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EnglishPSG’s Dembélé voices support for Palestinians in Rafah

Ousmane Dembélé, the Muslim star of Paris Saint-Germain has voiced support for the oppressed people of Palestine.
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News Service UEFA to vote on Israel suspension over Gaza war

UEFA is set to vote on suspending Israel from European football amid global outrage over its war on Gaza.
2 months ago
News Service French Judoka Doria Boursas refuses to shake hands with Israeli opponent

At the European Junior Judo Championships held in Bratislava, French judoka Doria Boursas made headlines after declining to shake hands with Israeli athlete Kerem Primo following their quarter-final match. Boursas, who recently claimed the title of French Junior Champion in the under-63kg category, went on to earn a bronze medal after a series of impressive performances.
3 months ago

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Analysis: Strategic Enigma in Baku-Abu Dhabi Alliance

Over the past decade, the UAE has transformed from a peripheral actor to an effective regional power, and in this path it has gone beyond West Asia. South Caucasus has been one of the new regions with geopolitical significance grabbing Abu Dhabi’s attention.
2025-12-11 08:30
Paper / Trump’s Doctrine: An Analysis of US Hegemonic Decline

Publishing the new US national security doctrine under Donald Trump should not be seen as a mere conventional review of the American strategic documents, but a practical and theoretical push to adapt to the coordinates of the transitioning international order. It is an order in which such concepts as American hegemonic order and Pax Americana (American peace) are more than any other time being questioned.
2025-12-11 08:28
Paper: Will Hadhramaut Battle Change Yemen Map?

Over the past few days, Yemen’s east has been a scene for fast-moving and critical field developments that have led to a fundamental change in the region’s political and security landscape. At the center of these developments stands the oil-rich Hadhramaut province that alone accounts for over 40 percent of the country’s size.
2025-12-08 10:35

Meeting & Conference

Ayatollah Ramazani: The West distorts Islam; we must tell the truth

The Secretary-General of the Ahl al-Bayt (AS) World Assembly said: The duty of the media, in the truest sense, is to convey the truth. We should not view media and virtual space with a Machiavellian perspective. The West exploits virtual space to expand its power, but our approach must be humanitarian and realistic.
2025-05-01 15:17
Full Text: Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky's Message to the Third International Conference of Media Narrators of the Ahlul Bayt (AS)

In a world where social media empowers every individual to be a broadcaster but also serves as a potent instrument of propaganda, the challenge of conveying truth is paramount. At this important conference on media, convened during the blessed month of Dhū l-Qaʿda, we recognize the tremendous effort required to counter negative narratives and disseminate accurate information. The Ahlul-Bayt (as) World Assembly News Agency (ABNA) and its initiatives like Al-Thaqalayn International TV are essential in this endeavor, providing a reliable voice for the teachings of Ahlul-Bayt (peace be upon them) amidst a sea of controlled and misleading information.
2025-05-06 23:05
ABNA Launches New Website in 27 Living Languages

The managing director of the ABNA announced the registration of the International Union of Media Activists of Ahl al-Bayt (AS) and its official launch after reaching 1,000 members.
2025-05-01 14:47

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“Charter of Statesmanship by Imam Ali (a.s.)” Published in Malaysia

The book “Charter of Statesmanship by Imam Ali (a.s.)”, translated into English and published in Malaysia by the Department of Cultural Services and Publications of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly.
2025-12-07 21:06
“Blossom of Smiles” from the Sunflower Series Published in India

Blossom of Smiles, part of the Sunflower children’s series, has been translated into Urdu by the Cultural Services and Publications Department of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly and released in India.
2025-12-03 18:24
“Fragrances of the Life of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) Imams” Published in Tanzania

The book “Fragrances of the Life of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) Imams” has been translated into Swahili and published in Tanzania by the Cultural Services and Publications Department of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly.
2025-11-29 05:27

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Video: News photo clip around the world (December 06 to 12)

AhlulBayt News Agency: News photo clip around the world (December 06 to 12).
08:05 2025-12-13
Video: Selected world news in past week (29/11/2025 - 05/12/2025)

AhlulBayt News Agency: Watch the selected Islamic and Shia events around the world in the past week (29/11/2025 - 05/12/2025) in the following video:
18:09 2025-12-07
Video: Soft Power Stressed in Meeting with Imam Khamenei, ahead of Lady Fatimah’s Birth Anniversary

Exclusive report from Imam Khamenei's meeting with thousands of women from across the country, Dec. 3, 2025
10:15 2025-12-07

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News Service Storm Byron devastates Gaza displacement shelters amid Israeli blockade; UN warns

Storm Byron has caused deadly building collapses, flooding, and destruction of tens of thousands of tents in Gaza, directly affecting over 250,000 displaced Palestinians. The GMO and IOM warned of heightened risks of disease outbreaks and worsening humanitarian conditions under Israel’s blockade.
2025-12-14 10:07
News Service UN: Over 1,000 Palestinians displaced in West Bank in 2025

The United Nations announced that Israel has displaced over 1,000 Palestinians since the beginning of this year in the West Bank, within areas classified as "Area C."
2025-12-14 10:06
News Service WHO: Over 1,000 Gaza patients died awaiting evacuation

WHO reported that more than 1,092 patients in Gaza died while awaiting medical evacuation between July 2024 and November 2025. Hospitals and healthcare centers face severe shortages of medicines and supplies, with many items blocked under “dual use” restrictions.
2025-12-14 10:03
News Service Senior Iranian commander hails breakthroughs in cutting-edge military technologies

A senior Iranian commander has underscored major progress in the nation’s military industries, noting that the armed forces have achieved breakthroughs in advanced technologies, particularly in artificial intelligence, quantum science, drones, and laser systems.
2025-12-14 09:51
News Service UN report: Israeli settlement expansion hits record high in 2024

A UN report by Antonio Guterres reveals record Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank in 2024, with nearly 47,390 housing units advanced. He condemned the expansion as illegal under international law, warning it undermines Palestinian statehood and fuels violence.
2025-12-14 09:40
News Service 849 settlers storm Aqsa Mosque under Israeli police protection

The Palestine Media Center reported that 849 settlers stormed the Aqsa Mosque compound last week under Israeli police protection.
2025-12-14 09:39
News Service Ghana deports three Israeli nationals in reciprocal move

The Government of Ghana has deported three Israeli nationals in direct response to the deportation of Ghanaian citizens at Israel’s Ben Gurion International Airport.
2025-12-14 09:38
News Service Israeli drone strike kills five Palestinians near Gaza City

An Israeli drone targeted a civilian car near Gaza City, killing five Palestinians and wounding others. Medical sources confirmed the destruction of the vehicle and the deaths, while the Israeli army claimed it killed a senior Hamas commander.
2025-12-14 09:37
News Service Photos: Al-Abbas shrine organises ceremony for girls in age of puberty in Nineveh Governorate

2025-12-14 09:23
News Service Al-Abbas Holy Shrine holds coming-of-age ceremony in Sinjar honoring Lady Fatima’s birth anniversary

The Religious Affairs Department of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine organised the central ceremony for the age of religious obligation in the Nineveh Governorate, commemorating the birth anniversary of Lady Fatima az-Zahra (peace be upon her).
2025-12-14 09:21