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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: ‘Role of Women in Establishing the System of Imamate and Ummah’ Conference Held in Lahore

AhlulBayt News Agency: A conference on the role of women in establishing the system of Imamate and Ummah was held at Umm-ul-Kitab seminary, Lahore. Scholars and speakers highlighted the vital contributions of women in strengthening religious values, social responsibility, and the continuity of the system of Imamate and Ummah, drawing inspiration from the lives of exemplary women in Islamic history.
Photos: 4th International Kausar-ul-Ata Conference Held at Shrine of Imam Hussain (A.S)

AhlulBayt News Agency: On the auspicious occasion of the blessed birth anniversary of Hazrat Fatima Zahra (S.A), the 4th International Kausar-ul-Ata Conference was held at the holy shrine of Imam Hussain (A.S).
Photos: Grand Ceremony Held on 50th Anniversary of Jamia Ahlul Bayt (A.S), Islamabad

AhlulBayt News Agency: A magnificent ceremony was organized on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Jamia Ahlul Bayt (AaS), Islamabad. The event was attended by renowned scholars, teachers, students, and guests, who reflected on the institution’s five decades of services in religious education, scholarship, and the promotion of the teachings of Ahlul Bayt (A.S).

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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

Art & Sport

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

Videos

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 Seminar on “Fatimi Women: Ambassadors of Mahdavi Civilization” Held at Al-Mustafa International University, Karachi

Al-Mustafa International University, Karachi Campus (Women’s Section), organized a grand seminar titled “Fatimi Women: Ambassadors of Mahdavi Civilization,” drawing wide participation from women across Karachi as well as several cities of interior Sindh.
2025-12-14 20:32
News Service Taliban Arrests Shia Principle and Teachers of Girls’ School in Malistan District

local sources in Malistan district of Ghazni province, Afghanistan, said that Taliban officers arrested the principal of the Mir Adina Girls’ School and two of its teachers.
2025-12-14 20:13
News Service Photos: ‘Role of Women in Establishing the System of Imamate and Ummah’ Conference Held in Lahore

AhlulBayt News Agency: A conference on the role of women in establishing the system of Imamate and Ummah was held at Umm-ul-Kitab seminary, Lahore. Scholars and speakers highlighted the vital contributions of women in strengthening religious values, social responsibility, and the continuity of the system of Imamate and Ummah, drawing inspiration from the lives of exemplary women in Islamic history.
2025-12-14 19:59
News Service Photos: 4th International Kausar-ul-Ata Conference Held at Shrine of Imam Hussain (A.S)

AhlulBayt News Agency: On the auspicious occasion of the blessed birth anniversary of Hazrat Fatima Zahra (S.A), the 4th International Kausar-ul-Ata Conference was held at the holy shrine of Imam Hussain (A.S).
2025-12-14 19:51
News Service Photos: Grand Ceremony Held on 50th Anniversary of Jamia Ahlul Bayt (A.S), Islamabad

AhlulBayt News Agency: A magnificent ceremony was organized on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Jamia Ahlul Bayt (AaS), Islamabad. The event was attended by renowned scholars, teachers, students, and guests, who reflected on the institution’s five decades of services in religious education, scholarship, and the promotion of the teachings of Ahlul Bayt (A.S).
2025-12-14 19:43
News Service Photos: Scholars’ Meeting Held at Imam Hussain (A.S) seminary, India

AhlulBayt News Agency: On the occasion of birth anniversary of Fatima Zahra (S.A) on 20th Jamadi al-Thani, a scholars’ meeting was held at Imam Hussain (A.S) seminary, Muzaffarnagar.
2025-12-14 19:36
News Service Photos: “Fatima IS Fatima” Conference Organized by All Kargil Students Association, Delhi

AhlulBayt News Agency: The All Kargil Students Association, Delhi organized the conference titled “Fatima IS Fatima”, bringing together students, scholars, and community members. The event highlighted the life, virtues, and timeless message of Hazrat Fatima (S.A), emphasizing her spiritual, moral, and social significance for contemporary society.
2025-12-14 19:23
News Service Photos: 22nd Sayyidat-un-Nisa al-Alameen (S.A) Conference Held in London

AhlulBayt News Agency: On the auspicious occasion of the blessed birth anniversary of Hazrat Fatima Zahra (S.A), the 22nd Sayyidat-un-Nisa al-Alameen Conference was held in London. The conference was organized by Labbaik Ya Zahra (SA) Organization, with the participation of scholars, speakers, and devotees who paid tribute to the exemplary life, character, and teachings of Hazrat Fatima Zahra (SA).
2025-12-14 19:16
News Service Popular Mobilization Forces saved Iraq from disintegration: Senior cleric

Emphasizing the decisive role of the Popular Mobilization Forces in saving Iraq from disintegration, the Friday prayer leader of Baghdad said that despite the sacrifices of the nation and the resistance forces, American dominance and influence continue to prevail over parts of Iraq’s political and economic structure.
2025-12-14 17:35
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