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News Service Sheikh Isa Qassim: Alliance with US, Israel signals decline of Islamic Ummah

Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim, the Bahraini Shi‘a scholar, strongly criticized what he described as the decline of the Muslim Ummah’s standing, declaring that the efforts of certain governments…
14 December 2025 - 12:15

Iran FM spokesperson slams Israel’s use of American technology to kill children in Gaza

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has described Israel’s killing of Palestinians in Gaza, particularly children, with the assistance of American technology companies as “systematic brutality” and “utter barbarity.”
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.

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Photos: Sheikh Zakzaky receives Niger representatives in Abuja

On Saturday, 13/12/2025, Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky received a delegation of different representatives from Niger republic, at his home in Abuja, Nigeria.
Photos: Annual Birth of Lady Fatima organized by Zahra Ladies Association of Ghana

Photos from the Annual Birth of Lady Fatima al-Zahra (peace be upon her), organized by the Zahra Ladies Association of Ghana.
Photos: Al-Abbas Shrine’s African Studies Center hosts Lady Fatima’s birth celebration in Nigeria

The African Studies Center of Al-Abbas Shrine organized a celebration in Nigeria for the birth of Lady Fatima al-Zahra (peace be upon her), attended by believers and followers of AhlulBayt. The event featured lectures on her life and was supervised by Sheikh Abdullah Tayyib.

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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

Papers

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

Publication, Sites & Softwa

“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 Photos: Sheikh Zakzaky receives Niger representatives in Abuja

On Saturday, 13/12/2025, Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky received a delegation of different representatives from Niger republic, at his home in Abuja, Nigeria.
2025-12-14 13:56
News Service Photos: Annual Birth of Lady Fatima organized by Zahra Ladies Association of Ghana

Photos from the Annual Birth of Lady Fatima al-Zahra (peace be upon her), organized by the Zahra Ladies Association of Ghana.
2025-12-14 13:49
News Service Palestinian teenager martyred during Israeli raid in northern West Bank

Israeli military forces have shot and killed a Palestinian teenager during an overnight raid on a town in the northern part of the Israeli-occupied West Bank, residents said, as the regime’s violence surges in the territory.
2025-12-14 13:39
News Service Photos: Al-Abbas Shrine’s African Studies Center hosts Lady Fatima’s birth celebration in Nigeria

The African Studies Center of Al-Abbas Shrine organized a celebration in Nigeria for the birth of Lady Fatima al-Zahra (peace be upon her), attended by believers and followers of AhlulBayt. The event featured lectures on her life and was supervised by Sheikh Abdullah Tayyib.
2025-12-14 13:37
News Service Photos: Alawi Shrine hosts food banquet for Imam Ali’s visitors on Lady Fatima’s birth anniversary

The Alawi Holy Shrine organized a blessed food banquet for the visitors of Imam Ali (peace be upon him) on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Lady Fatima al-Zahra (peace be upon her), the Mistress of the Women of the Worlds.
2025-12-14 13:15
News Service University of Arkansas in US fires Iranian professor over support for Iran, Palestine

The University of Arkansas in the United States has dismissed an Iranian professor from her position as director of the Middle Eastern Studies department over her social media posts in solidarity with Iran and Palestine.
2025-12-14 13:15
News Service Ayatollah Javadi Amoli underscores gratitude toward parents, highlights mother’s sacrifices

Grand Ayatollah Abdullah Javadi Amoli has called on sons and daughters to recognize and appreciate the lifelong efforts and sacrifices of their parents, stressing that gratitude toward parents is both a moral duty and a Qur’anic imperative.
2025-12-14 13:10
News Service Photos: Who is Hussain volunteers in Texas assemble 400 Winter Hygiene Kits for homeless

Last Saturday, Who Is Hussain volunteers in Dallas of Texas assembled 400 Winter Hygiene Kits, which will be distributed later this month to support homeless neighbors.
2025-12-14 13:07
News Service Photos: Imam Sadiq Educational Complex hosts celebration for Lady Fatima birth in Nilli, Afghanistan

The Imam Sadiq (peace be upon him) Higher Educational Complex, located in the center of Daikundi, Afghanistan organized a grand program on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Lady Fatima al-Zahra (peace be upon her). The event was attended by a number of students and teachers of the seminary.
2025-12-14 12:56
News Service Far-Right protests in U.K. fuel rising anti-Immigrant, anti-Muslim sentiment

A series of protests led by far-right groups in the United Kingdom has intensified anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim sentiment, with demonstrators openly calling for the expulsion of Muslim and immigrant communities from the country.
2025-12-14 12:52