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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 Unified Organization for Women's Work Environment Initiative Launched in Saudi Arabia

Unified Organization for Women's Work Environment Initiative Launched in Saudi Arabia

The Ministry of Labor and Social Development has announced the launch of the Unified Organization for Women's Work Environment Initiative to create an…

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Varieties Many Coffee Species Threatened With Extinction, Scientists Warn

Many Coffee Species Threatened With Extinction, Scientists Warn

Climate change and deforestation are putting more than half the world’s wild coffee species at risk of extinction, with 60% of 124 known species on the edge of…

Asharq Al Awsat (London)
Varieties 29th Int’l Conference of the Islamic Affairs Supreme Council Kicks off in Cairo

29th Int’l Conference of the Islamic Affairs Supreme Council Kicks off in Cairo

The 29th International Conference of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs got underway in Cairo on Saturday, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The event…

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Stem Cells to Treat Visual Impairments in Elderly

A team of US scientists will kick off later this year clinical trials to treat visual impairments in the elderly, caused by macular degeneration, a common…

Hazem Badr (Cairo)
Varieties Greek, Roman Artifacts Discovered in Alexandria

Greek, Roman Artifacts Discovered in Alexandria

The Archaeological Mission of Alexandria Antiquities, which works at the Tuba Metwah site in Al-Amriyah, northern Cairo, uncovered a collection of artifacts…

Asharq Al Awsat (Cairo)
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Italian Town Offers Dozens of Houses for Sale for €1

House prices may be falling worldwide, but you would still be hard-pressed to find a cheaper property than those on sale in one Sicilian town, where homes are…

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Varieties Syria Farmer Turns Ferryman as River Engulfs Hometown

Syria Farmer Turns Ferryman as River Engulfs Hometown

The alleyways of the Syrian town of Darkush are normally thronged with pedestrians but since the swollen Orontes River burst its banks, Abu Ihab's boat has…

Asharq Al Awsat (Beirut)
Varieties Avoid Complications by Treating Chronic Constipation Early

Avoid Complications by Treating Chronic Constipation Early

Like gray hair and wrinkles, constipation is something you're more likely to experience as you age. "Constipation is a very common complaint; mild irregularity…

Asharq Al Awsat (Cambridge)
Varieties Abu Dhabi’s 1st Manuscripts Conference, Exhibition Kicks Off

Abu Dhabi’s 1st Manuscripts Conference, Exhibition Kicks Off

Abu Dhabi’s first-ever Manuscripts Conference and Exhibition, organized by the Department of Culture and Tourism, DCT Abu Dhabi, and held under the theme …

Asharq Al Awsat (Abu Dhabi)
Varieties Egypt, UNDP to Boost Cooperation in Environmental Domain

Egypt, UNDP to Boost Cooperation in Environmental Domain

Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and UN Development Program (UNDP) executive director Achim Steiner stressed the importance of cooperation between the…

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Italy Finds Remains of Egyptian Man 15 Years after Disappearance

The Egyptian Manpower Ministry has closed the 15-year disappearance case of Eid al-Adham in Italy after the Italian authorities found his skeletal remains. …

Asharq Al Awsat (Cairo)
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Freezing Temperatures Fail to Dull the Alexandria Waterfront Appeal

High winds and crashing waves did not manage scaring off some of Egypt’s marine view lovers who rushed, namely in Alexandria, to see the northern coast on a…

Oumnia Hosni (Alexandria)
Varieties King Inspects ‘City of Light, Moroccan Capital of Culture’ Program

King Inspects ‘City of Light, Moroccan Capital of Culture’ Program

King Mohammed VI inspected on Tuesday progress of projects meant to introduce an exquisite face-lift to Rabat’s heritage medinas (walled cities). The “City of…

Lahcen Mokena (Casablanca)
Varieties British Study Reveals How Human Brain Can Retrieve Past Memories

British Study Reveals How Human Brain Can Retrieve Past Memories

Researchers at the University of Birmingham have set a process to retrieve information from the human memory, which can be useful in assessing the reliability…

Hazem Badr (Cairo)
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Egypt Launches 'Green River' Construction in New Capital

Egypt has launched the Green River project in the new administrative capital (NAC), east of Cairo, aimed at linking a series of modern and diverse urban…

Asharq Al Awsat (Cairo)
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Rome Municipality, Vatican Compete over Trevi Fountain Coins

A row has broken out between the mayor of Rome and the Roman Catholic Church over what should happen to coins retrieved from the Trevi fountain. Every year…

Asharq Al Awsat (London)
Varieties Bats Threaten Sydney Residents

Bats Threaten Sydney Residents

Extreme heat is being blamed for the flying rabid bats attacking and biting people, which prompted the Australian authorities Monday to urge residents in…

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Varieties Comoros Forum Promotes Religious Awareness, Tolerance

Comoros Forum Promotes Religious Awareness, Tolerance

An Islam-focused symposium organized by the Muslim World League and in cooperation with the University of the Comoros, under the auspices of Comoros President…

Asharq Al Awsat (Moroni)
Varieties Overuse of Facebook Leads to Wrong Decisions

Overuse of Facebook Leads to Wrong Decisions

A new US study confirmed that people who use social media heavily actually display some of the behavioral hallmarks of cocaine or heroin addicts. …

Asharq Al Awsat (London)
Varieties Dubai to Host Arab Documentary Photography Exhibition

Dubai to Host Arab Documentary Photography Exhibition

The Gulf Photo Plus Center for photography in Dubai announced its main exhibition held as part of the Photography Week 2019. Curated by Jessica Murray from…

Asharq Al Awsat (Dubai)
Varieties Air Pollution Causes Miscarriages as Much as Smoking

Air Pollution Causes Miscarriages as Much as Smoking

A scientific study revealed that air pollution is as bad for pregnant women as smoking in raising the risk of miscarriage, the Guardian newspaper reported. …

Asharq Al Awsat (London)
Varieties Saudi Horse Festival to Be Held in Late January

Saudi Horse Festival to Be Held in Late January

The first session of the Saudi Arabian Horse Festival will be launched in Riyadh in late January, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Sunday. The event will…

Asharq Al Awsat
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Iraqi Consul Summoned over Ad for Iran Hair Transplant Clinic

Iraq's Foreign Minister Mohamed al-Hakim has summoned the country’s consul general to the Iranian city of Mashhad after a video of him advertising for a…

Asharq Al Awsat (Baghdad)
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Drunk Train Driver Skips Station with Policemen on Board

A German train driver, who was drunk while driving, forgot to stop at a station, and members of the federal police were among the passengers. The national…

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