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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 Alps Become More Dangerous because of Climate Change

Alps Become More Dangerous because of Climate Change

Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn are the most renowned mountains in the Alps, but, researchers say climate change is altering them remarkably, and the risk of…

Asharq Al Awsat (Berlin)
Varieties Sudan Cinema Flickers back to Life after Bashir Ouster

Sudan Cinema Flickers back to Life after Bashir Ouster

Talal Afifi has worked for years to revive Sudanese cinema which has languished through decades of authoritarian rule. With the fall of longtime ruler Omar al…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties Saudi Media Forum Kicks off in Riyadh

Saudi Media Forum Kicks off in Riyadh

The inaugural Saudi Media Forum kicked off in Riyadh on Monday with the participation of 1,000 experts from 32 countries. Held under the title, “Media…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)
Varieties Minerals Can Fight Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

Minerals Can Fight Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

A US research team has revived an old method that relies on minerals to fight bacteria, aiming at addressing a big health threat: the antibiotic-resistant…

Hazem Badr (Cairo)
Varieties Michael Jackson's Thriller Live Comes to Riyadh Season

Michael Jackson's Thriller Live Comes to Riyadh Season

As part of Riyadh Season, the Riyadh Front is hosting the Michael Jackson concert "Thriller Live”. The concert, celebrating the late pop icon, had achieved…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Varieties Diriyah Season: Entertainment with a Historic Touch

Diriyah Season: Entertainment with a Historic Touch

After the Riyadh Season festival, Diriyah Season kicked off to highlight Saudi heritage and history with numerous modern recreational activities. Diriyah…

Saleh al-Zaid (Riyadh)
Varieties Over 6,000 People Visit Saudi Antiquities Exhibition in Rome

Over 6,000 People Visit Saudi Antiquities Exhibition in Rome

More than 6,500 people visited on Sunday an exhibition on Saudi antiquities in Rome, a record number of visitors in a single day, reported the Saudi Press…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties Psychologists From 40 Countries Pledge to Address Climate Change

Psychologists From 40 Countries Pledge to Address Climate Change

The leaders of psychological associations from more than 40 countries signed a proclamation this week at a conference on psychology and global health in Lisbon…

Zoë Schlanger (Washington)
Varieties Tunisia Bus Accident Death Toll Rises to 26

Tunisia Bus Accident Death Toll Rises to 26

At least 26 people were killed when their bus careered into a ravine in the northwest of Tunisia, officials said in a new toll. The health ministry said…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties Wooden Relic of Jesus Manger Arrives in Bethlehem

Wooden Relic of Jesus Manger Arrives in Bethlehem

A fragment of wood reputed to be from the manger where Jesus was laid after his humble birth was on Saturday transferred to Bethlehem for the official launch…

Asharq Al Awsat (Jerusalem)
Varieties Amber Preserves 16 Million-Year-Old Secret

Amber Preserves 16 Million-Year-Old Secret

A piece of amber has preserved a 16-million-year-old secret that may change many ideas about the so-called springtail insects. Amber, or amber gum, was…

Hazem Badr (Cairo)
Varieties UNESCO Selects 34 Elements Marking Sudan's Intangible Cultural Heritage

UNESCO Selects 34 Elements Marking Sudan's Intangible Cultural Heritage

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) announced the selection of 34 elements of the Sudanese intangible cultural …

Siham Saleh (Khartoum)
Varieties Saudi Arabia Wins Membership in World Heritage Committee

Saudi Arabia Wins Membership in World Heritage Committee

Saudi Arabia has been elected to UNESCO's World Heritage Committee for the first time. Minister of Culture and Chairman of the National Commission for…

Asharq Al Awsat (Paris)
Varieties Russian Cows Wear VR Glasses to Increase Milk Production

Russian Cows Wear VR Glasses to Increase Milk Production

As part of its efforts to compete in the global market, the Russian government seeks to increase cow milk production by using various innovative methods such…

Asharq Al Awsat (London)
Varieties Turtles, Tourists Share Same Beach in Tunisia

Turtles, Tourists Share Same Beach in Tunisia

Between plastic chairs on a crowded Tunisian tourist beach, a sign indicates where another species shares the sand: a nest is buried below. On this…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties Nobel Winner Mahfouz Lives on in Cairo's Alleyways

Nobel Winner Mahfouz Lives on in Cairo's Alleyways

The legacy of Islamic Cairo's most famous son Naguib Mahfouz lives on in its winding lanes more than three decades after he became the only Arab to win the…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties Egypt Launches First Communication Satellite

Egypt Launches First Communication Satellite

Egypt has launched its first communication satellite into orbit, the Cabinet said late on Tuesday. Government officials said the step will improve…

Varieties Pharaohs Mastered Linen Cultivation, Weaving Million Years ago

Pharaohs Mastered Linen Cultivation, Weaving Million Years ago

Weaving and knitting were among the most important industries in ancient Egypt. The kenaf was the only material used by the pharaohs to make their clothes…

Asharq Al Awsat (Luxor)
Varieties Rare Treasure of Byzantine Gold Discovered in Southern Russia

Rare Treasure of Byzantine Gold Discovered in Southern Russia

A mission of archeologists excavating the Krasnodar Krai province in Southern Russia announced it unearthed a treasure of gold Byzantine coins dating back to…

Taha Abdul Wahed (Moscow)
Varieties Thermal Camera to Detect Rheumatoid Arthritis

Thermal Camera to Detect Rheumatoid Arthritis

A new joint study, carried out by the University of Malta and the Staffordshire University, found that thermal imaging has the potential to become an important…

Hazem Badr (Cairo)
Varieties Gaza Man Masters Rare Skill of Balancing Art

Gaza Man Masters Rare Skill of Balancing Art

Whenever Mohammed al-Shenbari sees a new object, he quickly tries to find its "balancing point" and make it stand in a way that appears to defy the law of…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties Turkey: Over 300 Women Victims of Domestic Violence in 2019

Turkey: Over 300 Women Victims of Domestic Violence in 2019

Domestic violence crimes committed against women have seen an alarming increase in 2019, with over 300 women losing their lives after being subjected to…

Said Abdul Razzak (Ankara)
Varieties New Study Determines Best Arrow for Archery

New Study Determines Best Arrow for Archery

A French study has provided important and useful advice for shooters when choosing the right arrow for archery competitions. When it comes to archery,…

Hazem Badr (Cairo)
Varieties Lebanese Businessman in Switzerland Donates Hitler's Hat to Jewish Foundation

Lebanese Businessman in Switzerland Donates Hitler's Hat to Jewish Foundation

A Lebanese businessman living in Switzerland has offered Adolf Hitler's top hat and other former possessions he bought from an auction held in Munich to an…

Asharq Al Awsat (Geneva)