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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 Woman Sues TripAdvisor after Falling off Runaway Camel

Woman Sues TripAdvisor after Falling off Runaway Camel

A woman is suing TripAdvisor after a runaway camel tossed her to the ground during a tour in Morocco. Breanne Ayala, 24, is accusing Massachusetts-based…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties Al-Arabiya Renowned Anchor Najwa Kassem Passes Away

Al-Arabiya Renowned Anchor Najwa Kassem Passes Away

Arab media and viewers were shocked at the news of the death of renowned Lebanese TV anchor Najwa Kassem, who passed away unexpectedly on Thursday in Dubai.  …

Asharq Al Awsat (Dubai) Viviane Haddad (Beirut)
Varieties Experts, Residents Delighted By Migration of Killer Whales From Iceland to Italy

Experts, Residents Delighted By Migration of Killer Whales From Iceland to Italy

Three killer whales have been spotted in the sea that separates the boot of Italy from the Mediterranean island of Sicily, in the first such sighting in the…

Varieties Folk Puppets Keeping Heritage of Egyptian Satire Alive

Folk Puppets Keeping Heritage of Egyptian Satire Alive

In an era of on-screen entertainment,a simple glove puppet named Aragoz still lures Egyptian audiences with comic sketches showing how wits and skill can…

Varieties Michelle Obama Named Most Admired Woman in Gallup's 2019 Poll

Michelle Obama Named Most Admired Woman in Gallup's 2019 Poll

Former first lady Michelle Obama has been named the "most admired woman" in the world for the second year in a row in the annual poll carried out by the US…

Asharq Al Awsat (London)
Varieties Long or Short Sleep May Cause Pulmonary Fibrosis

Long or Short Sleep May Cause Pulmonary Fibrosis

A British team led by researchers from the University of Manchester has discovered that people who regularly sleep for more than 11 hours or less than 4 hours…

Hazem Badr (Cairo)
Varieties In a 24/7 Food Culture, Periodic Fasting Gains Followers

In a 24/7 Food Culture, Periodic Fasting Gains Followers

On low-carb diets, meat and cheese are OK. On low-fat diets, fruit and oatmeal are fine. With the latest diet trend, no foods at all are allowed for long…

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Varieties A Walk on the Frontier of Art, Where the Sky Is the Limit

A Walk on the Frontier of Art, Where the Sky Is the Limit

Augmented reality and virtual reality are opening doors to new experiences for artists and the public. When walking on the High Line, it’s tough to look…

Ted Loos (London)
Varieties Moscow Resorts to Artificial Snow in Warmest Winter since 1886

Moscow Resorts to Artificial Snow in Warmest Winter since 1886

Moscow has been so warm this December that the government has resorted to sending trucks filled with artificial snow to decorate a New Year display in the city…

Asharq Al Awsat (London)
Varieties New Video Game Aims to Boost Attention among Teens

New Video Game Aims to Boost Attention among Teens

People have always complained about teens' addiction to video games. However, a research team sought to prove an opposite point of view by designing a new game…

Hazem Badr (Cairo)
Varieties Big Ben to Ring on New Year's Eve

Big Ben to Ring on New Year's Eve

Britain's Big Ben bell in parliament's landmark clock tower will ring at midnight on New Year's Eve, marking the start of a year for the first time since its…

Asharq Al Awsat (London)
Varieties Actress Sophie Marceau: Favorite Female Personality in France

Actress Sophie Marceau: Favorite Female Personality in France

The French Le Journal du Dimanche newspaper has broken its annual tradition of choosing France's favorite personality of the year by announcing two lists: one…

Asharq Al Awsat (Paris)
Varieties Saudi Arabia's Tourism Strategy Is Paying Off

Saudi Arabia's Tourism Strategy Is Paying Off

In a makeshift camp under a starry sky, Ghazi Al-Anazi talked about his experience in the fledgling Saudi tourist business. A decade ago, barely in his 20s, he…

Varieties Pompadour & Rooster Cuts: Iraqi Styles Sculpt 'Revolution'

Pompadour & Rooster Cuts: Iraqi Styles Sculpt 'Revolution'

Elvis Presley may have been the advance guard, but young Iraqis own it -- protesters in Baghdad sport slicked styles and rockabilly haircuts, a testament to…

Asharq Al Awsat (Baghdad)
Varieties MiSK Launches Video Game Safety Platform in Saudi Arabia

MiSK Launches Video Game Safety Platform in Saudi Arabia

As part of its "Misk Al-Qiyam" initiative, the Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Foundation-MiSK has launched the Qayyim platform to protect children and…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Varieties TOTAC Launches New Club to Encourage Writing, Reading in Morocco

TOTAC Launches New Club to Encourage Writing, Reading in Morocco

The Moroccan Academy TOTAC has announced the establishment of a book club named "TOTAC Book" that will allow its members to read, write, and train on public…

Asharq Al Awsat (Rabat)
Varieties Researchers Discover Huge Outburst 15 Billion Light-years Away

Researchers Discover Huge Outburst 15 Billion Light-years Away

US researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology- MIT observed a huge outburst with a force equivalent to about 1038 nuclear bombs at 15 billion…

Hazem Badr (Cairo)
Varieties Germans' Travel Desire Not Affected By Climate Change

Germans' Travel Desire Not Affected By Climate Change

A German future scientist saw that the concerns associated with climate change won't urge Germans to make drastic changes in their behaviors in 2020. The…

Varieties Heavy Beirut Floodwaters Sweep Away Graves

Heavy Beirut Floodwaters Sweep Away Graves

Flooding at Beirut's only Jewish cemetery has swept away entire graves after heavy rainfall hit the Lebanese capital. The floodwater destroyed a retaining…

Varieties Why Do Babies Throw Their Food Plates?

Why Do Babies Throw Their Food Plates?

Why do babies throw their plates, spoons, and other cutleries while eating in their seats? And how can parents make them stop this action when taunting doesn't…

Asharq Al Awsat (Berlin)
Varieties Spelt Flour, Raw Cane Sugar to Bake Healthy Cookies

Spelt Flour, Raw Cane Sugar to Bake Healthy Cookies

Cookies are among the favorite desserts during Christmas, but because they contain a lot of fat, wheat flour, and sugar, they can't be considered a "healthy"…

Asharq Al Awsat (Berlin)
Varieties Japanese Researchers Develop New Chip to Test Cancer-fighting Drugs

Japanese Researchers Develop New Chip to Test Cancer-fighting Drugs

Kyoto University researchers have developed a new 'tumor-on-a-chip' device that can better mimic the environment inside the body to test potential cancer…

Hazem Badr (Cairo)
Varieties Australian Woman Finishes 4500 km Journey on Horse

Australian Woman Finishes 4500 km Journey on Horse

An Australian woman recently finished her epic 4500 km journey across Australia, seeking a break from the stresses of everyday life. According to ABC…

Asharq Al Awsat (Sydney)
Varieties Slime Museum Opens Doors for Children, Adults in New York

Slime Museum Opens Doors for Children, Adults in New York

Knead it, press it and spread it out: this is what you can do with "slime", one of the biggest entertainment trends in this decade. And, now, a museum in New…

Asharq Al Awsat (New York )