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An Iconic Puzzle Comes Home as Production of the Rubik’s Cube Returns to Hungary

Varieties Hungarian architect and inventor Ernő Rubik attends the opening event of Rubik's Cube production line of the Jasz-Plasztik plastic processing company in Jaszbereny, Hungary, 10 November 2026. (EPA)

An Iconic Puzzle Comes Home as Production of the Rubik’s Cube Returns to Hungary

More than half a century ago, a Hungarian architect, sculptor and professor invented what would become one of the world's most popular and beloved puzzles…

Varieties SpaceX's mega rocket Starship is stacked and prepared for a test flight from Starbase, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026. (AP)

SpaceX Starship Test to Attempt First-Ever Spaceship ‘Catch'

Elon Musk's SpaceX was poised Friday to carry out its latest test of the world's biggest and most powerful rocket, the Starship, with plans for a…

Varieties Traffic moves on a smoggy morning as air pollution spikes in New Delhi, India, November 13, 2026. (Reuters)

Delhi Overtakes Lahore as World’s Most Polluted City as Air Quality Drops

India's capital Delhi overtook Lahore in Pakistan to become the world's most polluted city on Friday, with air quality reaching hazardous levels and visibility…

Varieties The findings confirm that meowing is not simply an involuntary expression of emotion, but can be an audience-directed form of communication. (Getty Images)

Study Reveals Why Cats Meow More Around Humans

Domestic cats meow differently depending on whether their human caretakers are present in the room or not, scientists confirm in a new study published by The…

Varieties  Ziad Tabarra, right, holds falafel sandwiches made with finely ground fava beans at his family's shop in Beirut's Hamra district, Lebanon, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. (AP)

This Beirut Family Has Sold Falafel for 100 Years, Through War and Crisis. It Has No Plan to Stop

For more than a century, the Tabbara family has been serving up falafel to Beirut’s residents. Their business, which predates Lebanon’s founding, has…


Varieties Daytime Sleepiness Linked to Cancer, Diabetes in Adults

Daytime Sleepiness Linked to Cancer, Diabetes in Adults

Older people who experience daytime sleepiness may be at risk of developing new medical conditions, including diabetes, cancer, and high blood pressure,…

Hazem Badr (Cairo)
Varieties Opera Work by Hitler Revealed at Exhibition in Austria

Opera Work by Hitler Revealed at Exhibition in Austria

Adolf Hitler's admiration for German composer Richard Wagner is well-documented, but that the Nazi dictator attempted to write an opera himself will come as a…

Asharq Al Awsat (London)
Varieties Australian Summers Now a Full Month Longer

Australian Summers Now a Full Month Longer

Australian summers are lengthening by a month or more while winters are getting shorter due to climate change, according to an analysis by an Australian…

Varieties Moroccan Fisherwomen Venture into Man's Realm

Moroccan Fisherwomen Venture into Man's Realm

Fatima Mekhnas’ boots sink into the golden sand as she surveys the last beach in Morocco’s north. Optimism glows from her eyes, a reflection of a dream…

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Varieties Concerts, Sports Events in UAE Canceled, Postponed over Coronavirus

Concerts, Sports Events in UAE Canceled, Postponed over Coronavirus

Major concerts and events in the United Arab Emirates have been canceled or postponed as the coronavirus spreads in the Gulf. There have been at least 1,641…

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Varieties Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Project Plans to Become World’s Largest Dark Sky Reserve

Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Project Plans to Become World’s Largest Dark Sky Reserve

The Red Sea Development Co. (TRSDC) signed on Monday a contract with Cundall, an international multidisciplinary engineering consultancy, to provide innovative…

Varieties New Technique to Generate Electricity From Raindrops

New Technique to Generate Electricity From Raindrops

Huge efforts had been made to harvest energy from rainfalls, but, they often failed due to many obstacles. These efforts include the traditional hydroelectric…

Hazem Badr (Cairo)
Varieties Researchers Explore Rare Case of Crocodile Mummification

Researchers Explore Rare Case of Crocodile Mummification

Although Ancient Egyptians mummified thousands of animals over the course of one millennium, many details of these mummification protocols remain unknown. A…

Hazem Badr (Cairo)
Varieties Scientists Develop New Sensor to Measure Stress

Scientists Develop New Sensor to Measure Stress

Researchers at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have developed a wireless sweat sensor that can accurately detect levels of cortisol, a natural…

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Varieties Bahrain's 'Spring of Culture' Kicks Off With 'Hadid Tears' Show

Bahrain's 'Spring of Culture' Kicks Off With 'Hadid Tears' Show

The creativity of the late international architect Zaha Hadid whose legacy was celebrated at the 15th edition of the Spring of Culture Festival. Her…

Asharq Al Awsat (Manama)
Varieties Prince Harry Takes Part in Last Official Appearances in UK

Prince Harry Takes Part in Last Official Appearances in UK

Before kicking off his new journey outside the royal family, Prince Harry was back in the UK for a new round of public appearances. On Tuesday, local media…

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Varieties Renovation Works Uncover Secret Doorway in British Parliament

Renovation Works Uncover Secret Doorway in British Parliament

A forgotten passageway used by prime ministers and political luminaries and closed up by Victorian laborers, has been uncovered in Parliament. Historians…

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Varieties Saudi Arabia’s AlUla Hosts Two-night Event of Persian Music

Saudi Arabia’s AlUla Hosts Two-night Event of Persian Music

Saudi Arabia’s AlUla will witness a two-night event celebrating Persian music as part of the ongoing "Winter at Tantora Festival". The event will take place…

Varieties Saudi Culture Minister Appoints Head of Libraries Authority

Saudi Culture Minister Appoints Head of Libraries Authority

Saudi Culture Minister Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan has appointed Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Asim as head of the Libraries Authority. Al-Asim will be…

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Varieties Recreation of World Silver Map Presented at Abu Dhabi Festival

Recreation of World Silver Map Presented at Abu Dhabi Festival

A ground-breaking re-creation of lost 12th century map on silver disc merges will be on display at Abu Dhabi's Manarat Al Saadiyat, as part of the four-day Hay…

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Varieties Estonian Researchers Confused by Missing Hearts in 2 Mummies

Estonian Researchers Confused by Missing Hearts in 2 Mummies

A new study carried out by researchers at the University of Tartu raised questions about two Egyptian child mummies with missing hearts. The mummies were found…

Hazem Badr (Cairo)
Varieties Technical Problems Delay Madonna's Concert in Paris

Technical Problems Delay Madonna's Concert in Paris

In her first concert in Paris organized as part of her "Madame X Tour", over 2,800 spectators had to wait until midnight on Saturday night to see Madonna…

Varieties Harry, Meghan Say Queen Doesn't Own the Word 'Royal'

Harry, Meghan Say Queen Doesn't Own the Word 'Royal'

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have posted a statement on their website about the decision of Queen Elizabeth II on banning the couple from using the "Royal"…

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Varieties How Much Is an Ecosystem Worth?

How Much Is an Ecosystem Worth?

If you care about stopping climate change, it’s time to get out your wallet, head to the beach, find the nearest whale, and cut her a check for $2 million. It…

Tim McDonnell (Washington)
Varieties Imported Camels Evacuated from Libya's Capital after Port Attack

Imported Camels Evacuated from Libya's Capital after Port Attack

Three thousand camels have been walked out of Libya’s capital Tripoli in an overnight evacuation after the port where they arrived came under artillery fire. …

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Varieties Russia Plans to Reverse Birth Rate Decline

Russia Plans to Reverse Birth Rate Decline

Russia is seeking to reverse its birth rate decline with hefty payouts to new parents. According to a new legislation, for the birth of a first child as of…

Varieties Ethiopia Retrieves Royal Crown Hidden by Refugee in The Netherlands

Ethiopia Retrieves Royal Crown Hidden by Refugee in The Netherlands

Ethiopia's government retrieved a priceless 18th-century crown that a former refugee had kept hidden in his apartment in the Netherlands for two decades. …

Asharq Al Awsat (London)
Varieties Saudi Ministry of Culture Reveals Winners of Daw Competition

Saudi Ministry of Culture Reveals Winners of Daw Competition

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Culture announced on the names of directors, screenwriters, and producers who won the Daw Competition, which was launched to support…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Varieties Beirut Concert Brings Music and Medicine Together for Cancer Patients

Beirut Concert Brings Music and Medicine Together for Cancer Patients

A Lebanese hospital brought music and medicine together on Friday in a concert for cancer patients. “Music has healing power, it gives hope,” said Laura…

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