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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…


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Parrots Think They’re Pretty Smart

Scientists recently discovered a new achievement for parrots, with an odd that raises questions about whether the experimenters or the birds know best. …

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German Students Inaugurate Initiative in Luxor to Boost Tourism

Sixty German students have come up with a new initiative dubbed "Egypt is beautiful…come to visit it" at the Luxor temple, in cooperation with civil and state…

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Varieties Saudi Crown Prince to Sponsor Closing Ceremony of Camel Festival

Saudi Crown Prince to Sponsor Closing Ceremony of Camel Festival

The closing ceremony of the Crown Prince Camels' Festival will be held on September 22 under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime…

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Varieties Scientists Develop New Hybrid Foam for Construction

Scientists Develop New Hybrid Foam for Construction

Scientists at the German Fraunhofer Institute managed to build a 100% wooden foam that can replace traditional wood in manufacturing, but this time they have…

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Dead Humpback Whale Found on Saudi Beach

A dead whale has been found on the shore of al-Qahmah Center Beach in Saudi Arabia’s Asir region, the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture said…

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Varieties New Blood Test Detects Pancreatic Cancer in Early Stages

New Blood Test Detects Pancreatic Cancer in Early Stages

Swedish researchers from the Lund University have developed a new blood test that can detect early stages of pancreatic cancer. The researchers explained…

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Varieties Madrid's Prado Museum to Celebrate 200th Anniversary

Madrid's Prado Museum to Celebrate 200th Anniversary

The World famous Prado Museum plans to celebrates its 200th anniversary not only in the Spanish capital, but also all across the country. The museum announced…

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Germany Launches World's First Hydrogen-Powered Train

Germany has rolled out the world’s first hydrogen-powered train, in a push to give up on polluting diesel trains and replace them with more eco-friendly…

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Varieties Musical Instrument Developed to Detect Fake Medicines

Musical Instrument Developed to Detect Fake Medicines

What if a single musical note could mean the difference between life and death? Scientists at the University of California have developed a new sensor,…

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Varieties Archaeological Sites Dating Back Thousands of Years Discovered South of Saudi Capital

Archaeological Sites Dating Back Thousands of Years Discovered South of Saudi Capital

A joint Saudi-French archaeological mission discovered sites dating back hundreds of thousands of years in a number of mountains south of the Saudi capital…

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Egypt Archaeologists Discover Ancient Sphinx in Aswan

Egypt’s Antiquities Ministry said Sunday that archaeologists have discovered a statue of a lion's body and a human head in the southern city of Aswan. The…

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Varieties US Universities Grant Honorary Degrees to Drowned Saudi Students

US Universities Grant Honorary Degrees to Drowned Saudi Students

Two Saudi students, who drowned while rescuing American children from a Massachusetts river, were granted an honorary Bachelor's degree by their respective…

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Varieties Gaza Images on Display in France Show Resilience

Gaza Images on Display in France Show Resilience

Khalil Hamra, a Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer for The Associated Press, is exhibiting his work in a show titled "Why Gaza?" at the 30th annual Visa Pour…

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Microbes Derived for Bears' Saliva to Produce Effective Antibiotics

US scientists said they took samples of thousands of microbes and bacteria found in the saliva of a "brown bear" living in eastern Siberia's nature, and used a…

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American University of Beirut Launches The World Social Science Report

The World Social Science Report, “Challenging Inequalities – Pathways to a Just World” warns that unchecked inequalities could jeopardize the sustainability of…

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Varieties 'Afghanistan's Charlie Chaplin' Aims to Make People of Kabul Smile

'Afghanistan's Charlie Chaplin' Aims to Make People of Kabul Smile

Karim Asir is a stand-up comedian who performs across the capital Kabul in Chaplin’s trademark oversized shoes, baggy pants, cane and black bowler hat. “It…

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Varieties What Causes Acute Bronchitis?

What Causes Acute Bronchitis?

Q. I've had several bouts of acute bronchitis in the past year. What causes it, and is it contagious? A. Acute bronchitis is an inflammation of the…

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Varieties University Student Hires 12 People to Serve Her

University Student Hires 12 People to Serve Her

The university year in the UK kicks off this month. The country's universities include students from various nationalities and cultures. But the University of…

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Varieties UK Boosts Funding for Low Emissions Vehicles

UK Boosts Funding for Low Emissions Vehicles

Britain announced on Monday an extra 106 million pounds ($138 million) in funding to help boost the research and development of environmentally-friendly…

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Varieties Thailand's Monks Suffer from Obesity

Thailand's Monks Suffer from Obesity

On the streets of Bangkok, there are three Buddhist monks, dressed in their well-known orange cloaks, each holding a large "pot" of polished steel, used as a…

Varieties Renowned Algerian Rai Singer Rachid Taha Passes Away

Renowned Algerian Rai Singer Rachid Taha Passes Away

Renowned Algerian singer Rachid Taha passed away on Tuesday at the age of 59. He suffered a heart attack at his France residence. “It is with regret and…

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Varieties Saudi Health Ministry Signs MoUs with Metropolia University in Finland

Saudi Health Ministry Signs MoUs with Metropolia University in Finland

The Saudi Ministry of Health signed on Monday two memorandums of understanding with the University of Metropolia for Applied Sciences in Finland for…

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Varieties Mosul Reconstruction to Give UNESCO Window to Revive Fortunes

Mosul Reconstruction to Give UNESCO Window to Revive Fortunes

The United Nations’ cultural agency wants to use the reconstruction of Iraq’s second city Mosul as a way to restore its credibility and show how a fraying…

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Varieties Efforts to Turn US Restaurants, Concerts into Phone-Free Zones

Efforts to Turn US Restaurants, Concerts into Phone-Free Zones

Last year, the international bakery chain Le Pain Quotidien asked its US customers a pertinent question: “Can you survive a meal without your phone?” …

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