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Iranian goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand delivered a masterclass performance, making crucial saves to secure a hard-fought draw against Belgium at the 2026 World Cup. Despite playing with a one-man advantage for nearly 30 minutes, Iran's defensive resilience kept Belgium scoreless in front of over 70,000 fans.
A goalkeeper who once slept on streets and washed cars to survive just shut out Belgium at the World Cup. Alireza Beiranvand's journey from extreme poverty to double Guinness World Record holder proves dreams can survive anything.
Alireza Yousefi just lifted his way into the history books, hoisting 261 kg to shatter the world clean and jerk record at the Asian Championships. The Iranian super heavyweight proved that dedication and strength know no limits.
Twenty-year-old R. Praggnanandhaa became the first Indian to win Norway Chess after a stunning comeback from last place. The young grandmaster won four straight games to claim the championship with 18 points.
Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa claimed his first title of 2026 at Norway Chess after a stunning comeback that saw him defeat four champions in a row. The 20-year-old's victory over German grandmaster Vincent Keymer sealed a remarkable turnaround from the bottom of the leaderboard.
Researchers just discovered a new genus of tarantula in Arabia and East Africa with anatomy never seen before. The largest male has mating appendages nearly as long as its legs.
When Iran cut internet access to 90 million people, activists delivered news through an ingenious backdoor: hidden files in satellite TV signals. The system called Toosheh became a lifeline during weeks of total communications shutdown.
Researchers at Aston University cracked a major robotics problem: teaching robots in virtual environments that actually work in the messy real world. The breakthrough could make robots safer and cheaper to deploy in recycling, manufacturing, and hazardous jobs.