Founded in 2012, Shafaqna (also known as the International Shia News Association) was created to be a major international news agency focusing on Shia Muslim communities. The idea was to provide a platform that covers Islamic events and starts peaceful conversations between different religions. While it is an independent media organization, it is very closely linked to Ayatollah Sistani, the top Shia leader in Iraq, and often shares exclusive news from his office. Today, Shafaqna operates globally with offices in places like Iraq, Iran, Turkey, and the United Kingdom. Their website, en.shafaqna.com, covers a huge range of topics, including international politics, human rights, and religious news like fatwas and Quran commentaries. They also report on sports, such as the FIFA World Cup, and lifestyle topics like marriage and tourism. One interesting fact: A unique fact about Shafaqna is its modern approach to writing news; in 2024, they started using a mix of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Human Intelligence (HI). This means AI helps write the first drafts of their articles, which are then carefully checked and edited by real people to make sure they are accurate and ethical.