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Iran showcases strength despite final defeat at 2025 CAFA Nations Cup
Iran’s national football team came within minutes of defending their CAFA Nations Cup title, battling with ten men for nearly the entire final before falling to Uzbekistan.
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Japan launches Asia's first osmotic power plant
The Fukuoka facility uses osmosis to generate clean, continuous power from saltwater, marking a breakthrough in renewable energy that runs without sun or wind.
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Iranian cinema in global spotlight at TIFF's 10th Platform program
The 2025 Toronto International Film Festival is underway, with its 10th Platform program featuring Iranian director Farnoosh Samadi's new film and highlighting Iranian cinema's international acclaim.