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CulturalBirth Anniversary of Son of Imam Hussain Ali Akbar (A)

He so much resembled the Holy Prophet (phuh&hf) that Imam Hussain (a.s.) was often heard to say that whenever I remember the Holy Prophet I look at Akbar.Ali Akbar (a.s.) had a loud beautiful…
31 January 2026 - 08:55

Speaking of the “Living Awaited One” Requires Robust Historical Evidence: ABWA’s Secretary-General
31 January 2026 - 18:41
Winners of 1st Int’l Conference on AI Futures Studies Announced
31 January 2026 - 18:30
AI, Alongside Rationality, Spirituality, Provides Platform for Scientific Growth, Promotion of Religion: Ramazani
31 January 2026 - 18:19
Photos: Members of the Indonesian, Thai, Malaysian Seminary Students Associations meets Secretary General of AhlulBayt World Assembly
31 January 2026 - 10:30

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Supreme Leader visits Imam Khomeini Mausoleum in Tehran

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei paid tribute to the late Founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Ruhollah Khomeini, at his mausoleum in Tehran.
Photos: Gathering of Capital’s Clerics Held in Rey

According to the AhlulBayt (A.S.) International News Agency — ABNA — the Grand Gathering of the Capital’s Clerics was held in Rey on Thursday morning. The event focused on the theme: “Explaining the Current Conditions of the System and the Role and Mission of the Clergy.”
Leader's representative to IRGC:

All US bases, regional mercenaries within Iran’s crosshairs

Leader’s representative to the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has expressed readiness of Iran Armed Forces to target all US bases and mercenaries in the region in case of any new act of aggression against the country.

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Photos: Protest Demonstration Held in Faisalabad Against Colonialism

AhlulBayt News Agency: A protest demonstration was organized by the Imamia Students Organization Pakistan, District Faisalabad, as part of its “Disassociation from Colonialism” campaign. Central Mohibbin In-Charge of ISO Pakistan, Saghir Abbas, addressed the gathering. A large number of faithful believers participated in the demonstration.
Photos: Gathering of Capital’s Clerics Held in Rey

According to the AhlulBayt (A.S.) International News Agency — ABNA — the Grand Gathering of the Capital’s Clerics was held in Rey on Thursday morning. The event focused on the theme: “Explaining the Current Conditions of the System and the Role and Mission of the Clergy.”
Photos: Who is Hussain volunteers in Hyderabad honored birth of Imam Al-Hussain with hundred Orphan Children

Who is Hussain volunteers in Hyderabad of Pakistan honored the birth anniversary of Hussain ibn Ali at SOS Children Village (Orphanage), Jamshoro by spreading joy among 100 children through cake, snacks, games, and engaging activities. A day rooted in love, kindness, and lasting smiles.

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Admitted realities; US unable to shape Iran's future

Recent assessments indicate that many of the United States’ key assumptions about Iran have not only failed to emerge but have instead led to a strategic impasse. Policies predicated on maximum pressure, military threats, and reliance on internal unrest have not produced the intended outcomes. Notably, even security analysts close to U.S. and Israeli circles have begun to acknowledge realities that were previously absent from official calculations in Washington.
2026-01-25 12:54
Gaza, Venezuela, Cuba Share a Common Reality

Violence on the international stage is no longer exercised solely openly, but is increasingly cloaked in false moral discourses, presenting wars, blockades, and aggressions as supposed acts of “protection” or “liberation.” In this process, not only is a specific country attacked, but the fundamental principles of sovereignty and self-determination of peoples are undermined.
2026-01-07 12:08
Commander of Hearts: A Lifeline and Axis of Cohesion for Al‑Aqsa Front

The anniversary of his martyrdom is not merely a reminder of the loss of a military commander, but a renewal of the memory of an intellectual school, a strategy of resistance, and a model of the ideal Islamic human being—a school that continues to inspire free nations and remains a nightmare for global oppressors.The anniversary of the martyrdom of this valiant commander of Islam is an opportunity to revisit his lofty position within the Islamic Ummah and to articulate the culture of martyrdom, sacrifice, and resistance—a culture that keeps the soul of the Ummah alive and protects it from spiritual and historical collapse.
2025-12-29 13:18

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.
4 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.
4 months ago

Papers

Paper: Taliban’s New Penal Code Cements Pashtun Rule over Afghanistan

On the fifth anniversary of the Taliban’s comeback to power in Afghanistan, the group has unveiled its new legal code or charter of rule, causing controversy nationwide. The document is expected to replace the previous constitution and is set to determine the legal, executive, and political framework of governing.
2026-01-28 08:31
Paper: Will Board of Peace Initiative Lead to Reopening Rafah Border Crossing?

One of the important outcomes of the session for inking the Board of Peace initiative in Davos forum in Switzerland is the reopening of the Rafah Border Crossing which is one of the key agendas of the Trump-announced board that is designed to run Gaza after war.
2026-01-26 10:10
Paper / Disarming Iraq’s Resistance: A US Pipe Dream

While the resistance groups and other victorious factions in the Iraqi parliamentary elections are busy debating new prime minister and president posts, some political parties are once again trying, with US direction, to stir tensions in the country.
2025-12-23 10:15

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

New issue of Turkish-language journal “Shiite Studies” published

The new issue of the Turkish-language journal "Shiite Studies" has been published. This issue, which became available on December 31, 2025, includes a collection of scholarly research articles.
2026-01-21 11:05
“Religion and the Modern World” Published in Indonesia by ABWA

The AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly has published the Indonesian translation of “Religion and the Modern World,” examining the relationship between faith and modernity from Islamic and Western perspectives.
2025-12-26 23:34
“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

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Video: Selected world news in past week (17/01/2026 - 23/01/2026)

AhlulBayt News Agency: Watch the selected Islamic and Shia events around the world in the past week (17/01/2026 - 23/01/2026) in the following video:
17:39 2026-01-28
Video: News photo clip around the world (January 17 to 23)

AhlulBayt News Agency: News photo clip around the world (January 17 to 23).
17:44 2026-01-26
Video: News photo clip around the world (January 10 to 16)

AhlulBayt News Agency: News photo clip around the world (January 10 to 16).
17:05 2026-01-21

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News Service Financial Institutions Dominate Islamic Banking in Malaysia

Shareholder data show Malaysian Bank Islam is dominated by institutional investors holding about 86 percent, with two major owners exercising effective control over strategy while limited public ownership tempers influence.
2026-01-31 20:52
News Service Russia’s Tourism Initiative to Showcase the Country’s Islamic Heritage

Russia has launched the “Sacred Route” tourism initiative to attract domestic and foreign visitors, strengthen the economies of less developed regions, and highlight the country’s Islamic historical and cultural heritage.
2026-01-31 20:38
News Service Photos: Protest Demonstration Held in Faisalabad Against Colonialism

AhlulBayt News Agency: A protest demonstration was organized by the Imamia Students Organization Pakistan, District Faisalabad, as part of its “Disassociation from Colonialism” campaign. Central Mohibbin In-Charge of ISO Pakistan, Saghir Abbas, addressed the gathering. A large number of faithful believers participated in the demonstration.
2026-01-31 19:21
News Service Singapore Takes New Step in Islamic Education; Governing Council, Board of Trustees of College of Islamic Studies Formed

Singapore’s Islamic Religious Council has announced the formation of a Board of Trustees and a Governing Council for the College of Islamic Studies, aiming to train capable religious leaders by integrating Islamic education with contemporary skills in the country’s multicultural society.
2026-01-31 19:07
News Service Speaking of the “Living Awaited One” Requires Robust Historical Evidence: ABWA’s Secretary-General

Addressing a pre-conference on The Personality and Era of Imam Mahdi (a.s.), from Birth to the End of the Minor Occultation, the Secretary-General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly stressed the necessity of a rigorous historical approach in Mahdism studies to dispel doubts and long-standing ambiguities.
2026-01-31 18:41
News Service Winners of 1st Int’l Conference on AI Futures Studies Announced

Following the online closing ceremony of the First International Conference on New Sciences in Engineering (Artificial Intelligence Futures Studies), attended by Ayatollah Reza Ramazani, top contributors in each participating field were introduced.
2026-01-31 18:30
News Service AI, Alongside Rationality, Spirituality, Provides Platform for Scientific Growth, Promotion of Religion: Ramazani

The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of AhlulBayt (a.s.) International University stated that artificial intelligence, when guided by religious thought and used consciously and ethically, can deepen the understanding of religious sciences and make the transmission of faith more effective.
2026-01-31 18:19
News Service Statement by South African Shia scholars in support of Supreme Leader

South African Shia scholars issued statement in support of Supreme Leader.
2026-01-31 16:15
News Service Supreme Leader visits Imam Khomeini Mausoleum in Tehran

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei paid tribute to the late Founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Ruhollah Khomeini, at his mausoleum in Tehran.
2026-01-31 12:59
News Service Health Ministry refutes Israeli narrative on the number of births in Gaza

The Director General of the Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip, Dr. Munir al-Bursh, has said that the Israeli claims about registering 60,000 births during 2025 fall within the framework of a blatant political attempt to deny the crime of genocide and to deny the targeting of children, affirming that documented health data reveal a different reality that reflects the scale of the humanitarian catastrophe experienced by the Strip.
2026-01-31 12:57