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News Service Sheikh Isa Qassim: Alliance with US, Israel signals decline of Islamic Ummah

Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim, the Bahraini Shi‘a scholar, strongly criticized what he described as the decline of the Muslim Ummah’s standing, declaring that the efforts of certain governments…
14 December 2025 - 12:15

Photos: Honoring Distinguished Researchers of Sacred Defense, Resistance at National Museum of Islamic Revolution

AhlulBayt News Agency: The ceremony to honor outstanding researchers in the field of Sacred Defense and Resistance was held on Wednesday (December 17, 2025) at the National Museum of the Islamic Revolution and Sacred Defense. The event was attended by officials, managers, and scholars of the field, with emphasis placed on the fundamental role of research in accurately transmitting the teachings and values of the Sacred Defense.
Iranian Armed Forces: Missile production uninterrupted since 12-day war

The spokesman for Iran’s Armed Forces has declared that missile production in the country has continued without interruption since the 12-day war against the Israeli regime, which was backed by the United States.
Diplomacy as cover: US-Israel War on Iran Exposed as Pre-Planned

A new investigation has revealed that U.S. diplomatic engagement with Iran before the June Israeli-American war was used as a cover to conceal looming military action

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Photos: Honoring Distinguished Researchers of Sacred Defense, Resistance at National Museum of Islamic Revolution

AhlulBayt News Agency: The ceremony to honor outstanding researchers in the field of Sacred Defense and Resistance was held on Wednesday (December 17, 2025) at the National Museum of the Islamic Revolution and Sacred Defense. The event was attended by officials, managers, and scholars of the field, with emphasis placed on the fundamental role of research in accurately transmitting the teachings and values of the Sacred Defense.
Photos (1): 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: Kufa’s Great Mosque Immersed in Rain and Devotion

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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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CulturalPaper: 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
CulturalAnalysis: With West Doubtful of Him, Can Al-Sharaa End Syria Chaotic Situation?

The death of three American forces in Syria’s Palmyra attack has once again drawn the attention to the relations of the Trump administration and the new Syrian government. Since fall of Bashar al-Assad in last December, this is the first American military toll in the Arab country.
2025-12-18 11:40
News Service Israeli drone strikes kill two, injure five in Lebanon

Israeli drone strikes in southern Lebanon and the Chouf district killed two people and injured five. Despite a ceasefire agreement in November 2024, Israeli forces continue targeting vehicles and homes while remaining stationed at border positions. Lebanon’s health ministry confirmed casualties from the latest attacks.
2025-12-18 11:38
News Service 250 illegal Jewish settlers storm Aqsa Mosque under Israeli police protection

Dozens of extremist settlers stormed the Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem during Hanukkah, escorted by Israeli police. Over 250 settlers entered through the Maghariba Gate, with some performing provocative Talmudic prayers. Meanwhile, Israeli forces restricted Muslim worshipers from entering the holy site.
2025-12-18 11:36
News Service Over 1.5 million displaced face renewed Nakba amid winter tragedies

Ismail Al-Thawabteh warned that recent low-pressure systems have exposed the fragile conditions of displaced Palestinians in Gaza. Thousands of tents and shelters were damaged, leaving over 1.5 million people vulnerable in conditions resembling a renewed Nakba.
2025-12-18 11:34
News Service Photos: Honoring Distinguished Researchers of Sacred Defense, Resistance at National Museum of Islamic Revolution

AhlulBayt News Agency: The ceremony to honor outstanding researchers in the field of Sacred Defense and Resistance was held on Wednesday (December 17, 2025) at the National Museum of the Islamic Revolution and Sacred Defense. The event was attended by officials, managers, and scholars of the field, with emphasis placed on the fundamental role of research in accurately transmitting the teachings and values of the Sacred Defense.
2025-12-18 11:20
News Service Gaza death toll rises to over 70,668 amid Israeli war

The Gaza health ministry announced that the death toll from Israel’s war has reached 70,668, with 171,152 wounded. Despite the ceasefire agreement in October 2025, hundreds of Palestinians have been killed and injured, and many martyrs’ bodies have been recovered.
2025-12-18 11:15
News Service Photos (1): 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.
2025-12-18 11:05
News Service German church group calls for halt in arms exports to Israel amid fragile Gaza ceasefire

A German church organization representing both Catholic and Protestant churches on Wednesday urged a halt in arms exports to Israel amid the fragile ceasefire in Gaza.
2025-12-18 10:51
News Service Erdogan meets with family of 6-year-old Hind Rajab martyred in Gaza

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday received the family and relatives of 6-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab, who was killed while trapped in a vehicle during an Israeli attack in Gaza.
2025-12-18 10:40