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Hamas says handing over weapons was not discussed in Gaza negotiations
Yemen’s 1994 Summer War Returns to Spotlight Amid Warning Over Wahhabi Influence in South
Washing carpets and furnishings at sites of Holy Shrine of Hazrat Abbas and its departments

Untold Aspects of Ayatollah Syed Mujtaba Khamenei's Academic and Executive Conduct; Part One: From Establishing and Managing Academic Centers to Creat
Photo Story of the 15th International 100-Second Film Festival Workshop in Qom
ABNA Reporters Ali and Zainab File from Najaf to Karbala Path at Night amid War as Pilgrims Carry Red Flags of Resistance
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ABNA Team Reports from Resting Area on Najaf to Karbala Route as Community Comes Together to Serve Pilgrims

News Service 40th Intl. Islamic Unity Conference kicks off in Tehran

The 40th International Islamic Unity Conference began in Tehran’s Summit Hall on Thursday in the presence of President Masoud Pezeshkian and a number of prominent scholars from the Islamic world.
27 August 2026 - 11:09

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Grand Ayatollah Nouri: Normalization with Israel Is Betrayal of Muslim Ummah; Unity Is a Religious Duty

In a message to the 40th International Islamic Unity Conference, Grand Ayatollah Hossein Nouri Hamedani stressed that any form of relationship with the Israeli regime or assistance to its survival is in direct conflict with the interests of the Muslim Ummah.
Ghalibaf warns no one will sell oil in region if Iran doesn't

Iran’s parliament speaker has firmly responded to recent remarks by US CENTCOM Commander Brad Cooper, reiterating Tehran’s earlier stance that no one would sell oil in the region if Iran doesn’t.
Tehran Islamic Unity Conference urges Muslim resistance against regimes of Israel, US

Calls for Muslim unity and resistance to Israel and the US have dominated an Islamic Unity Conference in Tehran, with speakers warning that failure to confront Israeli aggression could see the threat spread from Lebanon and Syria to other countries across the region.

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Photos: 43rd International Milad Conference Held at Minar-e-Pakistan

AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): The 43rd International Milad Conference was organised at Minar-e-Pakistan under the auspices of Minhaj-ul-Quran International. The conference was attended by scholars, intellectuals, religious leaders and members of the general public from different religions, nations and communities.
Photos: Highlights of Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday and Islamic Unity Week Events Around World

AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): Muslims around the world are marking the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad with religious gatherings, ceremonies and celebrations as part of Islamic Unity Week, promoting messages of faith, brotherhood, solidarity and unity.
Photos: Ceremony Marking Prophet’s Birthday and Islamic Unity Week Held in Ghana

AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): A ceremony commemorating the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad and Islamic Unity Week was held at the Hawzah Ilmiyyah li Ahlul-Bayt in Accra, Ghana, bringing together prominent traditional chiefs, religious scholars, and politicians.

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Photos: Celebration of Eid Ghadir in Kahutu Village, Nigeria

2026-06-08 09:19
Photos: Ceremony of Raising Flag of Najaf Ashraf Over Dome of Imamzadeh Taher (AS)

AhlulBayt News Agency: The ceremony of raising the flag of the Ivān of Najaf Ashraf over the dome of the Holy Shrine of Imamzadeh Taher (AS) was held with the presence of pilgrims, officials, and servants of the Holy Shrine of Hazrat Abd al-Azim al-Hasani (AS). The Shrine of Imamzadeh Taher (AS) is located to the northeast of the luminous shrine of Hazrat Abd al-Azim al-Hasani (AS).
2026-06-06 10:15
From 'Epic Fury' to 'Fake Victory'

Trump is trying to find a dignified way out of the quagmire of war by making unrealistic claims about the results of negotiations with Iran
2026-05-30 10:06

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.
11 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.
11 months ago

Papers

Paper: What’s the Strategic Significance of Lebanon’s Ali Taher Heights?

In today's wars, seizure of heights necessarily does not mean ultimately winning the conflict. But its significance becomes clear when the location is used to establish intelligence superiority, control military movement routes, and impose costs on the opposite side. Meanwhile, Ali Taher heights in southern Lebanon, which are a flash point these days, are more a broader geographical-military network than a single military target.
2026-08-24 10:01
Paper / Ankara and Tel Aviv: Is Syria a Potential Ankara-Tel Aviv Clash Ground?

While President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey nurtures his neo-Ottoman dream leadership, complete with potentially performing prayers at Damascus’s Umayyad Mosque, Israeli regime has turned that dream into a jumbled nightmare, upending Turkey’s calculus for the new Syria.
2026-08-23 07:52
Paper / From Red Sea to Black Sea: Geopolitical Impacts of Ukraine’s Attack on Iran’s Ship in Caspian Sea

The attack on an Iranian commercial cargo vessel in the Caspian Sea on Saturday could mark the opening of a new chapter in the broadening conflict between Iran and the US-Israeli coalition and the emerging coalitions forming around it.
2026-07-28 10:44

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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Global Media Call to Capture the Everlasting Epic of Arbaeen e Husayni

Organizers of the Third International Event "Naḥnu Abnā'u al-Ḥusayn (A.S.)" have opened submissions for photographers, videographers, podcasters, and AI artists, inviting the world to document the spiritual grandeur of the Arba'een pilgrimage through a non-competitive, narrative-driven lens.
2026-07-29 19:29
"The Nation of Imam Hussain (a.s.); From Karbala to Iran" Published

The book "The Nation of Imam Hussain (a.s.); From Karbala to Iran" written by Maedeh Al-Morteza has been published by Jamkaran Publications.
2026-07-22 01:50
5th Vol. of "In the Presence of the AhlulBayt (a.s.)" translated, published in English by ABWA

The fifth volume of the book "In the Presence of the AhlulBayt (a.s.)," on the subject of temporary marriage (Mut'ah), has been translated into English and published by the AhlulBayt World Assembly.
2026-06-17 04:45

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Video: Quran's glad tidings of coming of Seal of Prophets (PBUH) in scriptures of People of Book

AhlulBayt News Agency: The Holy Quran introduces the Prophet of Islam (PBUH) as a prophet whose signs and attributes were mentioned in the Torah and the Gospel, and whom the People of the Book recognized as they would recognize their own children—yet a group of them concealed the truth. Likewise, Amir al-Mu'minin (AS), in the first sermon of Nahj al-Balagha, speaks of a prophet whose signs were known even before his mission, and whose covenant had been taken from the earlier prophets. Both accounts emphasize the pre-established status of the Seal of Prophets (PBUH) within the tradition of divine revelation.
10:20 2026-08-26
Video: Quran; a preserved revealed heritage and pride of Muslims

AhlulBayt News Agency: One of the greatest honors of Muslims is possessing the Quran as a revealed book preserved from distortion—a text that has remained with Muslims from the time of the Prophet (PBUH) to the present day. In contrast, the four existing Gospels are accounts of the life and teachings of Jesus (AS) compiled after his time, and even Christians do not regard them as the verbatim text revealed to Jesus (AS).
10:15 2026-08-25
Video: Over One Million Gather in Bauchi, Nigeria for Grand Mawlid Celebration

More than one million people attended the Maulud of the prophet peace be upon him this night, led by Khalifan Tijjaniyya of Nigeria Sheikh Ibrahim Ɗahiru Bauchi Football Stadium in Bauchi.
09:26 2026-08-25

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News Service Hamas says handing over weapons was not discussed in Gaza negotiations

Hamas Political Bureau spokesman Ghazi Hamad affirmed on Friday that the issue of handing over the movement’s weapons was not discussed during the latest negotiations on Gaza.
2026-08-29 08:10
News Service Yemen’s 1994 Summer War Returns to Spotlight Amid Warning Over Wahhabi Influence in South

The 1994 summer war in Yemen has returned to the spotlight through a controversial account, coinciding with a political warning from Ansarullah movement to residents of the southern provinces over the “dangerous spread of Wahhabi Takfiri ideology” among them.
2026-08-29 07:59
News Service Washing carpets and furnishings at sites of Holy Shrine of Hazrat Abbas and its departments

The staff of the Department for the Care of the Holy Courtyard at the al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine carried out the work of washing carpets and furnishings at the sites of the Holy Shrine and its departments, using the latest washing and cleaning techniques.
2026-08-29 07:48
News Service Palestinian martyred in Israeli strike on tent sheltering displaced in Al-Mashahra

A Palestinian was martyred and others were wounded on Friday evening, in an Israeli bombing that targeted a tent sheltering displaced people in the Al-Mashahra area, east of Gaza City.
2026-08-29 07:48
News Service Believers commemorate Friday eve at shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (+Photos)

The crowds of believers commemorated Friday eve at the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him).
2026-08-29 07:44
News Service Crowds of visitors participate in reciting Dua Kumayl in Bayn Al-Haramayn (+Photos)

The area between the two holy shrines witnessed the recitation of Dua Kumayl on Friday eve, with the participation of a large gathering of visitors.
2026-08-29 07:42
News Service Fresh Israeli airstrikes against residential areas in southern Lebanon

Zionist regime Fighter jets have targeted residential areas in southern Lebanon in a new act of aggression against Lebanon.
2026-08-29 07:40
News Service Zionist regime the biggest obstacle to peace in the region - Turkish Defense Ministry

Turkey's Ministry of Defense has described the expansionist policies of the Zionist regime in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria as the biggest obstacle to peace and stability in the region.
2026-08-29 07:39
News Service Economic Siege Doesn’t Work - NY Times

The American newspaper The New York Times has written that after six months, Iran appears to have grown more powerful, while U.S. objectives remain unclear.
2026-08-29 07:37
News Service NY Times: ‘Most’ White House Staff Want Out

Most of US President Donald Trump’s White House staff are already eyeing new jobs, one of the president’s top biographers alleged.
2026-08-29 07:35