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News Service Taliban Seals Imam Hussain Cultural, Educational Center in Kabul

Local sources in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, report that the Imam Hussain (A.S) Cultural and Educational Complex in the Afshar Darulaman area of Kabul has been shut down by order of the…
22 December 2025 - 09:27

Photos: Installation of banners commemorating Imam Hadi martyrdom at Razavi Shrine
Iranian female researcher wins COMSTECH Research Grant 2025

An Iranian female researcher has been selected as one of the winners of the COMSTECH Young Women Researchers Research Grant Program for 2025.
Report: US Imitates Iran’s Shahed Drone Technology under LUCAS Project

The US has always been boasting about being the world’s top country with state-of-the-art technology, claiming that it innovates and other countries imitate. But this is not true at least when it comes to drones. According to the National Interest, the US has unveiled a new drone imitating Iran’s prominent Shahed-class drones, something signaling a shift in the equation of the world drone power.

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Photos: Thousands of Devotees March on Foot to Imam al-Hadi Holy Shrine
Photos: Thousands Gather in Al-Askari Shrine to Commemorate Imam al-Hadi’s Martyrdom

In Samarra, the nights and days of mourning for Imam Ali al-Hadi (peace be upon him) are being held in the courtyard of the Imamain Al-Askarian. Thousands of mourners are participating in these ceremonies, expressing grief and devotion while recalling the spiritual values of the Imam (A).
Photos: Karachi Hosts Baqar-ul-Uloom Awards 2025; Scholarships and Awards Distributed Among Students

AhlulBayt News Agency: Jafar Tayyar Library Karachi Hosts Baqar-ul-Uloom Awards 2025, Distributes Scholarships and Awards Among Hundreds of Students

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She who builds humanity: Fatimah Zahra and restoration of womanhood

Women are hurting. Around the world, women are living through a profound crisis – one that is deeper than headlines about inequality or statistics about violence. It is a crisis rooted in how modern societies see women, and even more fundamentally, in how they fail to see them as full human beings. This is not a sudden development of recent decades but the culmination of social structures, economic systems, and cultural norms that have been forming for centuries.
2025-12-17 09:50
Holistic identity of a woman: Beyond stereotypes

In Islam, the identity of a woman is defined as a multidimensional and impactful personality. On an individual level, she possesses faith, chastity, and intellectual and spiritual growth. Within the family, she is the manager of the household and entrusted with the most crucial task of human upbringing, serving as a source of tranquility for her family. In society, she plays an influential role in public affairs.
2025-12-17 09:48
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

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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.
3 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

Paper / Disarming Iraq’s Resistance: A US Pipe Dream

While the resistance groups and other victorious factions in the Iraqi parliamentary elections are busy debating new prime minister and president posts, some political parties are once again trying, with US direction, to stir tensions in the country.
2025-12-23 10:15
Paper: With Turkey-PKK Peace Faltering, Northern Syria Conflict Growing More Likely

The several-decade dispute between the Turkish government and the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) in recent months has seen a contradictory shift: On the one hand, both sides showing pro-peace gestures and disarming the armed militias and on the other hand Turkey and its allies in Damascus amassing forces on the northern Syria borders and adopting a more aggressive discourse.
2025-12-18 11:44
Paper: Is Yemen on Verge of Split?

In recent weeks, southern Yemen provinces have seen fast-moving and surprising developments, sending a majority of observers to warn about sweeping changes in the future landscape of this part of the country.
2025-12-16 09:36

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

Videos

Video: Flag replacement on dome of Razavi shrine ahead of Imam Hadi martyrdom anniversary

With the approach of the days of mourning for Imam Ali al-Hadi (a.s.), the flag atop the sacred dome of Imam Reza’s shrine in Mashhad has been replaced as part of the traditional rituals observed at the holy site.
09:54 2025-12-23
Video: Selected world news in past week (13/12/2025 - 19/12/2025)

AhlulBayt News Agency: Watch the selected Islamic and Shia events around the world in the past week (13/12/2025 - 19/12/2025) in the following video:
18:22 2025-12-22
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Video: "Encyclopedia of Shiite knowledge" Unveiled in ABWA, Qom

AhlulBayt News Agency: During a ceremony attended by seminary and university professors, as well as international intellectuals, the Encyclopedia of Shiite Knowledge—titled Introducing Shiism in Today's World: Necessities and Challenges—was unveiled at the Ahl Al-Bayt World Assembly conference hall in Qom. Zeinab Askari reports.
19:30 2025-12-21

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News Service Photos: Graduation Ceremony for 1,500 Shia Students Held in West Kabul

AhlulBayt News Agency: A graduation ceremony for approximately 1,500 students of the "Abdul Rahim Shaheed" school, one of the largest educational institutions for Shia Muslims in western Kabul, was held on Monday (December 21). The event took place at the Marifat School and was attended by religious scholars, prominent Shia figures, officials from the interim Afghan government, and the students' parents.
2025-12-23 14:44
News Service Photos: Thousands of Devotees March on Foot to Imam al-Hadi Holy Shrine

2025-12-23 13:56
News Service Photos: Thousands Gather in Al-Askari Shrine to Commemorate Imam al-Hadi’s Martyrdom

In Samarra, the nights and days of mourning for Imam Ali al-Hadi (peace be upon him) are being held in the courtyard of the Imamain Al-Askarian. Thousands of mourners are participating in these ceremonies, expressing grief and devotion while recalling the spiritual values of the Imam (A).
2025-12-23 13:53
News Service Pakistani President Sends Well-Wishing Message to Iranian Leadership; Emphasizes Need for Regional Cooperation

During his visit to Iraq, the President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, sent a goodwill message to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Khamenei, and Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian as his plane entered Iranian airspace on its way to Baghdad.
2025-12-23 13:53
News Service Photos: Karachi Hosts Baqar-ul-Uloom Awards 2025; Scholarships and Awards Distributed Among Students

AhlulBayt News Agency: Jafar Tayyar Library Karachi Hosts Baqar-ul-Uloom Awards 2025, Distributes Scholarships and Awards Among Hundreds of Students
2025-12-23 13:46
News Service Photos: Samarra Holy Shrine Adorns Black Banners to Mark Imam al-Hadi’s Martyrdom

2025-12-23 13:43
News Service Photos: Samarra People Welcome, Serve Visitors to Imam al-Hadi Holy Shrine

On his martyrdom anniversary; Warm Embrace of Samarra’s People for Imam al-Hadi Pilgrims
2025-12-23 13:41
News Service Jamaat-e-Islami Sindh Leader: Sending Troops to Gaza is Equivalent Playing Role of Hired Killer

Jamaat-e-Islami Sindh Leader Urges Pakistan to Reject Role in Gaza Peacekeeping Force, Stands Firm on Support for Palestinian Liberation.
2025-12-23 13:33
News Service Photos: Tears, Sorrow as Iraqis Commemorate Imam al-Hadi Martyrdom Anniversary in Samarra

Mourning processions from across Iraq gathered in Samarra to commemorate Imam al-Hadi (peace be upon him). The city witnessed scenes of grief and devotion as people expressed their sorrow and paid tribute to the revered Imam.
2025-12-23 13:29
News Service Shia Ulema Council and Zahra Academy Deliver Aid to Flood Victims in Bahawalpur, Pakistan

In a display of solidarity and humanitarian support, 500 flood-affected families across several areas of Bahawalpur were provided with essential food supplies and necessities by the Shia Ulema Council and Zahra Academy Pakistan.
2025-12-23 13:24