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News Service Life of Lady Fatimah Al-Zahra is beacon of guidance for humanity: Pakistani Shia scholar

Head of Anjuman-e-Imamia Baltistan Pakistan, Hujjatul Islam Sayyed Baqir Hussain Hussaini, in his message on the occasion of Fatimiyyah days, extended condolences to the followers of Ahl al-Bayt…
11 November 2025 - 13:26

Iran warns of harsher reprisals if new aggression occurs

The Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces warned that although Iran’s doctrine remains defensive, any new aggression will be met with significantly harsher and more damaging reprisals.
Iran, Saudi Arabia in talks to finalize executive contracts for Hajj 2026

The head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization said negotiations are underway to finalize the executive contracts for next year’s Hajj.
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman’s Quranic response to NY Times report

The spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry responded to a New York Times report on the dismissal of a number of American generals, with a Quranic verse.

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Photos: Al-Abbas Shrine Organized Sayyida Al-Zahra Martyrdom Commemoration in Ghana

In remembrance of the martyrdom of the great truthful one, Lady Fatima al-Zahra (peace be upon her), the African Studies Center—affiliated with the Department of Intellectual and Cultural Affairs at the Holy Abbas Shrine—organized a mourning ceremony in Ghana, held at the Imam Ali (peace be upon him) Foundation School in West Africa.
Photos: Alawi Holy Shrine Inaugurates New Carpet Washing Facility with Advanced Technical and Environmental Standards

The Secretary-General of the Alawi Holy Shrine, Servant Sayyid Issa al-Kharsan, inaugurated the new carpet washing facility affiliated with the Services Department. The opening ceremony was attended by his deputy, board members, department heads, and a group of shrine servants, all aiming to enhance the quality of services provided to the honorable visitors.
Photos: Imam Ali Shrine Continues Long Standing Humanitarian Support for Seniors

The Alawi Holy Shrine in Najaf has been running a humanitarian program for over eight years, focused on serving the elderly and infirm. This initiative reflects the shrine’s commitment to supporting all segments of society through sustained social and compassionate outreach.

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Palestinian People Reject Imposition and Demand Dignity

The voice of the Palestinian people is once again ringing out clearly: no more impositions, no more Palestinian Authority under the shadow of occupation, and no more leadership disconnected from the reality of the people.
2025-11-10 13:09
Speaking about Palestine is a Moral Obligation

Speaking about Palestine is not an option; it is a moral obligation for all humanity. Because to remain silent in the face of the injustice suffered by a people for more than seven decades is to be complicit in the longest-running crime in contemporary history.
2025-11-09 13:10
Does UN defend human rights or interests of major powers?

Almost eight decades have passed since the founding of the United Nations, an organization born from the ruins of World War II with the purpose of guaranteeing peace, promoting human rights, and preventing humanity from repeating the horrors of the past. However, contemporary reality shows a weakened UN, silenced by the interests of the major powers and distant from the peoples who cry out for justice.
2025-11-05 10:05

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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.
1 months ago
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 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.
2 months ago

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Paper: Israeli-Emirati Security and Military Cooperation from Yemen to Sudan

In recent weeks, the world community more than any other time has grown aware of the UAE role in the bloody crisis of Sudan that, according to the reports by the international institutions, has so far led to a humanitarian disaster with tens of thousands of casualties, millions of displaced civilians, and devastation of the nation's infrastructure. The footprint of the Emiratis in financial and logistical support to the Rapid Response Forces (RSF) commanded by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo is observable in many reports published by the UN as well as Western media outlets like the BBC and Reuters.
2025-11-06 12:43
Paper / Bloody Divorce: How’s Pakistan-Taliban Historical Alliance Collapsed Overnight?

The bombing of the Afghan capital Kabul and the ensuing intensive clashes on the Durand borderline bore witness to an unbelievable divorce of old political lovers.
2025-10-14 10:48
Paper / Hamas’s Calculated Response to Trump’s Plan: Yes to Deal, Never to Surrender

A day before end of Trump's ultimatum to Hamas to respond to the 20-point peace plan about the end of war, the leaders of the Palestinian resistance movement have delivered their response to the mediators.
2025-10-06 13:33

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

Book “Shia’s Spirituality” Published in Lebanon

The book “Shia’s Spirituality” by Allameh Tabatabaei has been translated into Arabic and published in Lebanon by the General Directorate of Cultural Services and Publications of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly.
2025-11-09 18:25
Book “Explorations and Challenges” by Ayatollah Mesbah Published in Lebanon

The book “Explorations and Challenges” by the late Ayatollah Mesbah Yazdi has been translated into Arabic and published in Lebanon by the General Directorate of Cultural Services and Publications of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly.
2025-11-09 17:49
“The Radiance of the Secrets of Prayer” by Mohsen Qaraati Published in Malaysia

The book The Radiance of the Secrets of Prayer by Mohsen Qaraati has been translated into English and published in Malaysia by the Cultural Services and Publications Department of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly.
2025-10-19 19:31

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Video: Women's employment, especially in contemporary era

AhlulBayt News Agency: The women's employment, especially in the contemporary era is among the debated issuews in Islamic societies.
19:40 2025-11-10
Video: Selected world news in past week (01/11/2025 - 07/11/2025)

AhlulBayt News Agency: Watch the selected Islamic and Shia events around the world in the past week (01/11/2025 - 07/11/2025) in the following video:
16:03 2025-11-10
Video: Israeli flag trampled at World Fencing Championship in Spain

AhlulBayt News Agency: In continuation of the growing wave of outrage against athletes representing the Israeli regime in Europe, pro-Palestinian activists at the World Fencing Championship held in Mallorca, Spain, took down the Israeli flag, threw it to the ground, and raised the Palestinian flag in its place.
13:39 2025-11-09

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News Service Iran warns of harsher reprisals if new aggression occurs

The Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces warned that although Iran’s doctrine remains defensive, any new aggression will be met with significantly harsher and more damaging reprisals.
2025-11-11 22:23
News Service Iran, Saudi Arabia in talks to finalize executive contracts for Hajj 2026

The head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization said negotiations are underway to finalize the executive contracts for next year’s Hajj.
2025-11-11 20:17
News Service Iraqis head to polls amid calls to reclaim sovereignty from foreign influence

As Iraqis cast their votes in parliamentary elections, major political factions are framing the process as a critical step toward restoring national sovereignty and rejecting years of foreign interference, particularly from the United States.
2025-11-11 18:33
News Service Lebanese Shia cleric: Israel using escalation to force concessions on Beirut

A prominent Lebanese cleric has urged Beirut to firmly reject any conditions that undermine Lebanon’s sovereignty, as Israeli military escalation continues along the southern border.
2025-11-11 16:04
News Service Photos: Al-Abbas Shrine Organized Sayyida Al-Zahra Martyrdom Commemoration in Ghana

In remembrance of the martyrdom of the great truthful one, Lady Fatima al-Zahra (peace be upon her), the African Studies Center—affiliated with the Department of Intellectual and Cultural Affairs at the Holy Abbas Shrine—organized a mourning ceremony in Ghana, held at the Imam Ali (peace be upon him) Foundation School in West Africa.
2025-11-11 13:51
News Service Slain Israeli captive’s family refuses visit by Netanyahu: Report

The family of a dead Israeli captive, whose remains were handed over by the Palestinian resistance, has declined a visit from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid widespread speculation of Tel Aviv’s having sacrificed his life to advance its war goals.
2025-11-11 13:45
News Service Photos: Alawi Holy Shrine Inaugurates New Carpet Washing Facility with Advanced Technical and Environmental Standards

The Secretary-General of the Alawi Holy Shrine, Servant Sayyid Issa al-Kharsan, inaugurated the new carpet washing facility affiliated with the Services Department. The opening ceremony was attended by his deputy, board members, department heads, and a group of shrine servants, all aiming to enhance the quality of services provided to the honorable visitors.
2025-11-11 13:44
News Service Photos: Imam Ali Shrine Continues Long Standing Humanitarian Support for Seniors

The Alawi Holy Shrine in Najaf has been running a humanitarian program for over eight years, focused on serving the elderly and infirm. This initiative reflects the shrine’s commitment to supporting all segments of society through sustained social and compassionate outreach.
2025-11-11 13:39
News Service Life of Lady Fatimah Al-Zahra is beacon of guidance for humanity: Pakistani Shia scholar

Head of Anjuman-e-Imamia Baltistan Pakistan, Hujjatul Islam Sayyed Baqir Hussain Hussaini, in his message on the occasion of Fatimiyyah days, extended condolences to the followers of Ahl al-Bayt (a.s.), stating that these days are filled with grief and mourning for the lovers of the Holy Household (a.s.).
2025-11-11 13:26
News Service Photos: Yasser Arafat’s Gaza Home Destroyed in Israeli Bombing During Genocide War

Photos of the home of the late President Yasser Arafat in Gaza City after it was bombed by the occupation army during the genocide war. Photography: Hashem Zomou
2025-11-11 13:21