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News Service Yemeni Mass Rallies Condemn Desecration of Holy Quran

Massive marches were held in Sanaa and across Yemen condemning the desecration of the Holy Quran. The Mufti of Yemen accused the US, Britain, and Israel of responsibility, urging a boycott of…
20 December 2025 - 07:43

Tehran Friday Prayers: Non-Oil Export Growth Seen as Key to Overcoming Sanctions

Tehran Friday Prayers Leader Abu Torabi Fard said Iran’s non-oil exports, currently at $45 billion, could rise to $70 billion with better export policies. He compared Iran’s economy before and after the 1979 Revolution, highlighting past deficits and hardships.
Iran rebuilds damaged airports in less than ten days after Israeli attacks: Minister

Iran’s Minister of Roads and Urban Development announced that airports damaged during Israeli attacks were repaired and made operational in less than ten days.
US sanctions on ICC enable war criminals to act freely: Spox

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei has stressed that US imposition of sanctions on the judges of International Criminal Court is a blatant and brutal act of impunity for war criminals.

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Photos (2): Unveiling of 50 Research Works by AhlulBayt World Assembly on Lifestyle, Shia Status Studies, Translation

AhlulBayt News Agency: The unveiling ceremony of 50 research works by the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly was held on Wednesday morning (December 17, 2025), organized by the Assembly’s Scientific and Cultural Department. The works, presented in eight different languages, also included the launch of the Shia Status Research Database. During the event, distinguished researchers in this field were honored.
Photos: Imam Ali Shrine Hosts international Celebrations to Announce Completion of Courtyard of Hazrat Fatima al-Zahra(S.A)

AhlulBayt News Agency: The Holy Shrine of Hazrat Ali (A.S) has initiated international celebrations to announce the completion of the Courtyard of Hazrat Fatima al-Zahra (S.A), on the occasion of Modesty Week. It is noteworthy that the Courtyard of Hazrat Fatima al-Zahra (peace be upon her) covers an area of approximately 61,000 square meters, and it is regarded as a significant expansion project for the convenience of pilgrims and to increase the shrine's capacity.
Photos: Pakistani Shia Organization Hosts Dinner Honoring Imam of Al-Abbas Shrine

AhlulBayt News Agency: Jafaria Alliance Pakistan hosted a dinner in honor of Hujjatul Islam Sheikh Salah al-Karbalaei, the Imam of the Shrine of Hazrat Abbas (A.S), and his companions. The dinner was arranged by the Secretary General of Jafaria Alliance, Syed Shabar Rizvi, at his residence.

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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.
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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: 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
Paper: Tehran-Riyadh Going Beyond De-escalation, Now Seeking Common Cooperation Grounds

As the security and political developments gain pace in West Asia, Iran and Saudi Arabia more than before move towards strengthening bilateral relations and strategic convergence. In this connection, the third joint meeting of the deputy foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia, accompanied by China, was held on Tuesday in Tehran.
2025-12-16 09:33

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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

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Photos: Taklif Ceremony for 25 Blind Girls at Imam Al-Hussain Holy Shrine

The Noor al-Imam al-Hussain (AS) Institute for the Blind and Visually Impaired, affiliated with the Holy Shrine of Imam Hussain (AS), held a ceremony marking the religious responsibility (Taklif) of 25 female students who reached the age of obligation. The event included Braille recitations of the Ziyarat of Imam Hussain and Lady Fatima al-Zahra (AS). Officials emphasized the shrine’s commitment to supporting the blind community by opening branches across provinces and providing essential assistance.
13:48 2025-12-17
Video: Selected world news in past week (06/12/2025 - 12/12/2025)

AhlulBayt News Agency: Watch the selected Islamic and Shia events around the world in the past week (06/12/2025 - 12/12/2025) in the following video:
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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).
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News Service Pakistan Shia Organization Strongly Condemns Desecration of Muslim Woman’s Hijab in India

Central Anjuman-e-Imamia Gilgit-Baltistan has strongly condemned the deeply shameful incident that took place in India in which a Muslim woman’s hijab was disrespected.
2025-12-20 08:11
News Service UNRWA Chief: 1.6 million in Gaza still face severe food insecurity

UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini warned on Friday that 1.6 million people in the Gaza Strip are still facing high levels of severe food insecurity.
2025-12-20 08:10
News Service Palestinian Child Martyred by Unexploded Israeli Ordnance in Gaza

A Palestinian child was killed in Al-Nuseirat camp after an explosive device left by Israeli forces detonated. Rafah Police later neutralized an unexploded Israeli tank shell threatening civilians. UN officials warn that unexploded ordnance poses severe risks, especially to children, across much of Gaza.
2025-12-20 08:09
News Service WHO Reports Over 1,000 Gaza Patients Dead Awaiting Evacuation

The WHO announced that over 1,000 Palestinian patients have died while waiting for medical evacuation from Gaza since July 2024. Dr. Tedros said the figure is likely undercounted, while noting that more than 10,600 patients, including 5,600 children, have been evacuated since 2023.
2025-12-20 08:07
News Service Israeli Shelling of Gaza School; Six Palestinians Martyred

Israeli artillery shelled a school in Gaza’s Al-Tuffah neighborhood, killing six Palestinians and injuring many others, despite the ceasefire. Ambulances were blocked from reaching the site, where displaced civilians had gathered for a wedding.
2025-12-20 08:04
News Service Yemeni Scholars Condemn Repeated Desecration of Holy Quran

Expanded meetings of Yemeni scholars and intellectuals condemned repeated desecration of the Quran, warning of threats to global peace. They stressed that defending the Quran is tied to supporting just causes, especially Palestine.
2025-12-20 08:02
News Service Yemeni President Condemn US-Zionist Desecration of Islamic Sanctities

Yemeni President Mahdi al-Mashat praised mass protests in Sana’a and other provinces as a strong message against insults to the Quran. He urged Islamic nations to defend the Quran and condemned repeated US and Zionist desecrations
2025-12-20 07:57
News Service Jamaat-e-Islami Hind Holds Two-Day National Communal Harmony Coordinators’ Meet

Jamaat-e-Islami Hind’s Communal Harmony Department organised a two-day programme titled All India Communal Harmony Coordinators’ Meet
2025-12-20 07:57
News Service Hezbollah condemns Quran desecration in US

Lebanon’s Hezbollah condemned in the strongest terms the recent desecration of the Holy Quran in the US state of Texas.
2025-12-20 07:53
News Service Funeral ceremony for martyred Hezbollah commander held in in southern Lebanon

A funeral procession for Hezbollah commander Hussein Hassan Yahya, known as Ali Morteza, was held in the city of Tayba in southern Lebanon on Friday.
2025-12-20 07:50