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Faith and Craftsmanship on Display at Qom’s First Regional Religious Handicrafts Exhibition
Untold Aspects of the Scholarly and Executive Conduct of Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei; Part Two: Service to the Underprivileged and Establishment
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

News Service Bahraini Cleric: Government's Actions to Dominate Shia Affairs, Violation of Rulers' Commitments

Sheikh Adel Shula, a Bahraini scholar, criticizing what he called "the government's attempt to dominate the religious and social affairs of Shias," said that the actions taken regarding Ja'fari…
14 September 2026 - 14:59

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Video: US Journalist Expresses Surprise at the Respect and Social Standing of Women in Iran
Report / Lamerd Attack: An Atrocity that Adds to US Crimes Case

Over the past seven months, massive American and Israeli strikes across Iran have laid bare a raw portrait of violence and atrocity, killing and wounding a large number of civilians. Yet from the very first hours of the 40-day war, some cities tasted the bitter cost of the enemy's crimes; cities that still bear the scars months after the attacks ended, every corner of them telling a story of the aggressors' brutality.
Iran, Afghanistan Officials Call for Greater Muslim Unity to Address Islamic World Crises

The head of the representative office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan in Nangarhar said: "In the current situation, what can guide Islamic countries through the existing crises is unity, solidarity, and cooperation among Islamic nations and countries."Seyyed Ruhollah Hosseini, Iran's Cultural Attaché in Afghanistan, and Mawlawi Jan Mohammad Inqilabi, the head of the representative office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan in Nangarhar, met

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Photos: Top Religious Authority Representative Reviews Construction Progress at Al-Aqeela Zainab Courtyard

The Representative of the Supreme Religious Authority, Sheikh Abdul-Mahdi al-Karbalai, conducts a field visit to review the progress of work on Al-Aqeela Zainab (peace be upon her) Courtyard.
Photos: Images of Ansarullah forces' operation in Sana'a

AhlulBayt News Agency: Al-A'lam Al-Harbi media published images of a large-scale military operation by Yemen's Ansarullah forces under the slogan "And Allah is stronger in might and stronger in inflicting punishment" «والله أشدُ بأساً وأشدُ تنکیلاً».
Photos: Islamic Forum at Nigeria’s Ahmadu Bello University Holds Conference on Intellectual Renewal and Muslim Unity

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And You Remain Impossible to Erase

There you are, on this thirty-first day of August 2026, the inspiring Imam, forever present in the conscience of the honorable, in the minds of the upright, and in the hearts of the loyal. Your smiling appearance radiates splendor and warmth, nourishing the hearts of sincere, faithful lovers in a world filled with wolves, as you once described it—a world in which the deceitful..
2026-09-01 09:33
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

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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.
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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.
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Paper / Hormuz and Bab-el-Mandeb: Two Chokepoints, One Equation

While the Strait of Hormuz in recent months has become one of the main points of military and naval flareup in the region, new developments in Yemen coasts and consolidation of Ansarullah's controlling position in Bab-el-Mandeb Strait have exposed a new stage of the geopolitical prospect of this conflict.
2026-09-13 12:01
Paper: Turkey-Israel Face-off in Eastern Mediterranean

As tensions have escalated between Israeli regime and Turkey in recent months, the two sides have intensified their push to cement and expand their influence in various regions. Eastern Mediterranean, meanwhile, that has for years been a setting for Tel Aviv-Ankara dispute once again rose as an area of confrontation.
2026-09-05 10:56
Paper / US-Venezuela Oil Deal: Trump Feigning Achievement to Cover up Losses

The US President Donald Trump since the beginning of his military campaign in Venezuela and abduction of its President Nicholas Maduro made it clear that the main aim was to seize control of the oil of this South American nation. Now after eight months, Washington claims it has realized its wish to dominate the Venezuelan oil.
2026-09-01 11:58

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

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

Videos

Video: Characteristics of Shia in school of Imam Sadiq (a.s.)

AhlulBayt News Agency: In the school of the AhlulBayt (a.s.), being a Shia finds meaning through one's conduct and behavior, and the reality of Shia manifests in practice and adherence to its teachings. Imam Sadiq (a.s.), in a narration, points to a set of qualities and behaviors that depict the image of a true Shia—from piety, abstinence, truthfulness, and trustworthiness to worship and good conduct toward others.
11:17 2026-09-15
Video: From the crimes of Al-Saud in Yemen

11:08 2026-09-15
Video: Saudi Authorities Detain Friday Imam Before He Could Finish Sermon Criticizing US Policy

In Saudi Arabia, an imam of a mosque was arrested for criticizing and condemning U.S. policy in the region. He was not even allowed to finish his sermon.
09:52 2026-09-15

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News Service Video: Characteristics of Shia in school of Imam Sadiq (a.s.)

AhlulBayt News Agency: In the school of the AhlulBayt (a.s.), being a Shia finds meaning through one's conduct and behavior, and the reality of Shia manifests in practice and adherence to its teachings. Imam Sadiq (a.s.), in a narration, points to a set of qualities and behaviors that depict the image of a true Shia—from piety, abstinence, truthfulness, and trustworthiness to worship and good conduct toward others.
2026-09-15 11:17
News Service Infographic: In logic of Quran; unity, pillar of societies' stability

AhlulBayt News Agency: From the Quran's perspective, social cohesion is not merely a moral virtue; rather, it is a factor for preserving power and preventing the weakening of society. Therefore, the Quran simultaneously emphasizes unity, avoidance of conflict, and preservation of social bonds.
2026-09-15 11:10
News Service Video: From the crimes of Al-Saud in Yemen

2026-09-15 11:08
News Service Photos: Top Religious Authority Representative Reviews Construction Progress at Al-Aqeela Zainab Courtyard

The Representative of the Supreme Religious Authority, Sheikh Abdul-Mahdi al-Karbalai, conducts a field visit to review the progress of work on Al-Aqeela Zainab (peace be upon her) Courtyard.
2026-09-15 10:57
News Service Photos: Images of Ansarullah forces' operation in Sana'a

AhlulBayt News Agency: Al-A'lam Al-Harbi media published images of a large-scale military operation by Yemen's Ansarullah forces under the slogan "And Allah is stronger in might and stronger in inflicting punishment" «والله أشدُ بأساً وأشدُ تنکیلاً».
2026-09-15 10:37
News Service Photos: Islamic Forum at Nigeria’s Ahmadu Bello University Holds Conference on Intellectual Renewal and Muslim Unity

2026-09-15 10:23
News Service Bahraini court sentences Shia cleric Sheikh Abdulnabi al-Nashaba to one year

A Bahraini court has sentenced prominent Shia cleric Sheikh Abdulnabi al-Nashaba to one year in prison on trumped-up charges, in the latest episode of a widening crackdown on the kingdom's Shia religious leadership.
2026-09-15 10:20
News Service Belgian province dismisses teacher over refusal to remove headscarf

The provincial government of East Flanders in Belgium dismissed a teacher who refused to comply with a ban on religious symbols in provincial schools, broadcaster VRT reported on Monday.
2026-09-15 10:09
News Service Six Israeli soldiers die by suicide in 10 days amid Gaza operations

Signs of a growing psychological crisis within the Israeli occupation forces have emerged, with six soldiers dying by suicide in just 10 days amid continued military operations in the Gaza Strip and mounting operational and psychological pressure on service members.
2026-09-15 09:54
News Service Video: Saudi Authorities Detain Friday Imam Before He Could Finish Sermon Criticizing US Policy

In Saudi Arabia, an imam of a mosque was arrested for criticizing and condemning U.S. policy in the region. He was not even allowed to finish his sermon.
2026-09-15 09:52