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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 Saudi Crown Prince Discusses Academic Cooperation with University of Tokyo President

Saudi Crown Prince Discusses Academic Cooperation with University of Tokyo President

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime and Minister of Defense, held talks on Monday with President of the University of Tokyo Professor Makoto…

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Varieties  Saudi Minister, Tokyo Governor Discuss Opportunities for Cultural Exchanges

Saudi Minister, Tokyo Governor Discuss Opportunities for Cultural Exchanges

Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, Saudi Minister of Culture and Governor of Royal Commission for Al-Ula Governorate, met in Tokyo on Monday with Tokyo…

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Varieties Guterres Says World is Facing 'Grave Climate Emergency'

Guterres Says World is Facing 'Grave Climate Emergency'

The world is facing “a grave climate emergency”, Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres said during the Abu Dhabi Climate Meeting on Sunday. …

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Varieties Abu Dhabi Airport Opens Multi-faith Prayer Room

Abu Dhabi Airport Opens Multi-faith Prayer Room

The Department of Community Development (DCD) in Abu Dhabi has announced that it inaugurated the first multi-faith prayer room at Abu Dhabi International…

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Varieties Abu Dhabi Climate Meeting to Kick Off Sunday

Abu Dhabi Climate Meeting to Kick Off Sunday

More than 1,000 world-renowned political figures and climate action experts are attending the Abu Dhabi Climate Meeting, ADCM, which Kicks off Sunday in Abu…

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Varieties Jeddah to Host Red Sea International Film Festival in March 2020

Jeddah to Host Red Sea International Film Festival in March 2020

The Red Sea International Film Festival announced that the inaugural edition will be held from March 12 - 21, 2020, in the old town of Jeddah, on the Saudi…

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Varieties NASA Prepares for New Missions Following Five Decades of First Lunar Landing

NASA Prepares for New Missions Following Five Decades of First Lunar Landing

To put humans back on the moon, NASA will need to launch about 37 moon missions between now and 2028 and an undetermined budget, according to a launch manifest…

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Varieties 'Racial Diversity Should not be a Trend,' Naomi Campbell Says

'Racial Diversity Should not be a Trend,' Naomi Campbell Says

Racial diversity in fashion has improved in recent years, but the industry must not treat it like a catwalk trend, British model Naomi Campbell told Reuters in…

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Varieties Bacteria Mix to Fight Food Allergies

Bacteria Mix to Fight Food Allergies

Some people are born with allergies to some type of food such as peanuts, eggs, milk, and many others. The only way to prevent a reaction is for people with…

Hazem Badr (Cairo)
Varieties Sauna Could be as Beneficial as Exercise

Sauna Could be as Beneficial as Exercise

Sauna provides you with many health benefits as much as exercises. A new study carried out by scientists at the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU)…

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Varieties Qiddiya Reveals First Look at Saudi ‘Capital of Entertainment, Sports and Arts’

Qiddiya Reveals First Look at Saudi ‘Capital of Entertainment, Sports and Arts’

The Qiddiya Investment Company has unveiled the much-anticipated Master Plan for Qiddiya, the “Giga-Project” being constructed on the doorstep of Riyadh that…

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Varieties VOX Cinemas Open in West Avenue Mall Dammam, Saudi Arabia

VOX Cinemas Open in West Avenue Mall Dammam, Saudi Arabia

The Kingdom of Bahrain has long been a top destination for eastern Saudi cinema-goers. A brief car cruise across the King Fahd Causeway would bring them to 20…

Iman Al Khataf (Dammam)
Varieties Jeddah Beachfront Restaurant Hosts Crown Prince, Pompeo Meeting

Jeddah Beachfront Restaurant Hosts Crown Prince, Pompeo Meeting

With seasonal tourism flourishing in Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea port city of Jeddah, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz hosted US Secretary of…

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Varieties France on Alert as its Confronts Stifling Heatwave

France on Alert as its Confronts Stifling Heatwave

"Canicule" is currently the most used word by the media and people in France. It refers to the heatwave dominating the country until the end of the week…

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Varieties German Prisons Use Bees to Teach Inmates Patience

German Prisons Use Bees to Teach Inmates Patience

The 24-year-old German, who has Moroccan roots, has been serving his sentence in the Remscheid correctional facility in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia…

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Varieties Fake French Minister with Silicone Mask Steals Millions

Fake French Minister with Silicone Mask Steals Millions

Identity theft is said to be the world's fastest-growing crime, but in sheer insolence there can be few cons to match the story of the fake French minister and…

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Varieties Hungry Rat Terrifies the Queen in Buckingham Palace

Hungry Rat Terrifies the Queen in Buckingham Palace

A hungry rat spotted in one of Buckingham Palace's kitchens in London left the Queen Elizabeth II horrified. The palace's staff has called in a pest control…

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Varieties Environmentalists Warn: Balloons Provide No Joy for Wildlife

Environmentalists Warn: Balloons Provide No Joy for Wildlife

Environmental advocates are raising awareness about the dangers of balloons for wildlife in the Great Lakes and elsewhere. Volunteers for the Alliance for…

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Varieties KSRelief, UNHCR Celebrate World Refugee Day

KSRelief, UNHCR Celebrate World Refugee Day

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) celebrated World Refugee Day to…

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Varieties Mini Robot to Detect Early Signs of Colon Cancer

Mini Robot to Detect Early Signs of Colon Cancer

An international research team has developed a capsule-like mini robot that can be guided inside the colon to take micro-ultrasound images. According to the…

Hazem Badr (Cairo)
Varieties Low Physical Fitness in Women Linked to Anxiety, Depression

Low Physical Fitness in Women Linked to Anxiety, Depression

Mid-life women with weak upper and lower body fitness may be more prone to depression and anxiety, Reuters reported. In particular, poor handgrip strength…

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Varieties People Are More Honest Than We Think, New Study Shows

People Are More Honest Than We Think, New Study Shows

In a study carried out in 355 cities in 40 countries, researchers from the US and Switzerland found that people around the world are "more honest than we think…

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Varieties Egypt Halts Hot Air Ballooning in Luxor After Incident

Egypt Halts Hot Air Ballooning in Luxor After Incident

Egypt has suspended hot air ballooning rides over ancient sites in Luxor after strong winds took 11 tourists off course the day before and forced them to land…

Asharq Al Awsat (Cairo)
Varieties Decoding Secret Florence

Decoding Secret Florence

Brick-and-mortar retail is alive and well in the Renaissance city, a true wonderland for shoppers. But to find the best addresses, you need insider tips. …

Guy Trebay (Florence)