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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 6 Ways to Improve and Protect Your Vision

6 Ways to Improve and Protect Your Vision

We all know how important vision is for remaining independent and enjoying the simple pleasures in life, like a colorful sunset or a grandchild's precious…

Asharq Al Awsat (Cambridge)
Varieties Saudi Arabia Announces August 21 as First Day of Adha Holiday

Saudi Arabia Announces August 21 as First Day of Adha Holiday

Saudi Arabia announced on Saturday that Sunday was the first day of the Hijri month of Dhu al-Hijjah. The announcement, by the supreme court, means that the…

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Varieties Crown Prince Camel Festival Kicks off in Saudi’s Taif

Crown Prince Camel Festival Kicks off in Saudi’s Taif

The Crown Prince Camel Festival was launched in Saudi Arabia’s Taif on Saturday under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister…

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Varieties Are Drugstore Sleep Aids Safe?

Are Drugstore Sleep Aids Safe?

It's 2 a.m. and you can't sleep. Is it okay to take a nonprescription remedy? "They're not meant for the long term, but it may be okay for an occasional night…

Asharq Al Awsat (Cambridge)
Varieties British Museum Identifies Looted Iraqi Antiquities, Sends them Home

British Museum Identifies Looted Iraqi Antiquities, Sends them Home

The British Museum said Thursday it is returning to Iraq a collection of looted antiquities up to 5,000 years old, after identifying the exact temple they came…

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Varieties House of English Architect Joins List of Egypt’s Islamic, Coptic Monuments

House of English Architect Joins List of Egypt’s Islamic, Coptic Monuments

The house of English Architect Somers Clarke in an Egyptian village in the southern Aswan Governorate has joined a list of Islamic and Coptic monuments upon…

Waleed Abdul Rahman (Cairo)
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Israel Tries to Resettle Stranded Crocodiles

An Israeli businessman appears to have bitten off more than he can chew with plans for a crocodile farm in a West Bank settlement, The Associated Press…

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Historic Turkish Bath Relocated Away from New Dam Project

The historic Turkish bath house (hamam) “Artuklu” in the southeastern town of Hasankeyf in Batman governorate has been relocated to a cultural park in the same…

Saeed Abdulrazek (Ankara)
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Authorities Track Down Crocodiles in Upper Egypt’s Canals

Residents of a small village in Sohag governorate, 500 km south of Cairo, have been terrified after seeing crocodiles swimming in water canals near their homes…

Asharq Al Awsat (Cairo)
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Editing Selfies Causes Mental Disorders

Editing selfie photos shared on social media by using modern digital features, can confuse people, and may even disturb their self-awareness, US researchers…

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Standing While Working May Help You Live Longer

An Australian study found that using standing desks is healthy for employees and employers alike. More than 230 staff members participated in the research…

Asharq Al Awsat (London)
Varieties Egyptian Amputee Performs ‘Keke’ Challenge on One Foot

Egyptian Amputee Performs ‘Keke’ Challenge on One Foot

A video featuring an Egyptian youth, Mahmoud Abdo, known in local media as the "dancer on crutches," went viral on social media after he managed to participate…

Abdul Fattah Faraj (Cairo)
Varieties Boy Genius to Study Physics at Mexican University

Boy Genius to Study Physics at Mexican University

A 12-year-old genius in Mexico is now preparing to start his studies at Mexico's National Autonomous University. According to the Daily Mail, Carlos…

Asharq Al Awsat (London)
Varieties Islands Disappear as Earth Loses its Sand

Islands Disappear as Earth Loses its Sand

Burj Khalifa sparkles under the sun of Dubai desert. The 828-meter-high tower, which was opened eight years ago, has become the highest on the planet. The…

Varieties Egypt Retrieves Ancient Islamic Manuscript

Egypt Retrieves Ancient Islamic Manuscript

Egypt's national library said on Monday that it has retrieved a 500-year-old manuscript that was lost in 1970s, reported The Associated Press. Hesham Azmi,…

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Chinese Campaign to Counter Illegal Substances Depleting Ozone

China is carrying out national inspections on foam industries to crack down on illegal production of ozone depleting substances (ODS) widely used in…

Asharq Al Awsat (Beijing)
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Fishermen Resume Work in Sinai after Decline of Threats

On the shore of Lake Bardawil in northern Sinai, 50-year-old Suleiman Salem seemed ready to turn on his boat’s engine that had stopped for several months,…

Asharq Al Awsat (Northern Sinai )
Varieties Palestinian Teens to Compete in Finals of Silicon Valley App Challenge

Palestinian Teens to Compete in Finals of Silicon Valley App Challenge

Four Palestinian girls are set to be in California this week to pitch their mobile app about fire prevention to Silicon Valley's tech leaders. The high…

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Varieties Cultivated Areas in Iraq Halved due to Drought

Cultivated Areas in Iraq Halved due to Drought

Areas under cultivation in Iraq have halved this summer compared to last year due to a drought wave and reduced water levels of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers…

Asharq Al Awsat (Baghdad)
Varieties Europe Deals with Heatwave from Portugal

Europe Deals with Heatwave from Portugal

Europe’s heatwave gripped Spain and Portugal on Friday, as governments checked for forest fires. Hot air from North Africa has caused the most severe…

Asharq Al Awsat (London)
Varieties Narrowed Aortic Valve With no Symptoms

Narrowed Aortic Valve With no Symptoms

Q. I was recently diagnosed with aortic stenosis after my doctor heard a slight heart murmur and referred me for an echocardiogram. I don't have any symptoms,…

Dr. Deepak L. Bhatt (Cambridge)
Varieties Superbugs Now Also Becoming Resistant to Alcohol Disinfectants

Superbugs Now Also Becoming Resistant to Alcohol Disinfectants

Multidrug-resistant “superbugs” that can cause dangerous infections in hospitals are becoming increasingly resistant to alcohol-based hand sanitizers and…

Asharq Al Awsat (Melbourne)
Varieties Hajj Hackathon Enters Guinness World Records with Largest Number of Developers

Hajj Hackathon Enters Guinness World Records with Largest Number of Developers

The Jeddah-hosted Hajj Hackathon entered the Guinness World Records for attracting the largest number of developers in the world, reported the Saudi Press…

Asharq Al Awsat
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Cairo Metro a Magnet for People Wanting to Commit Suicide

Suicide cases in Cairo metro stations are on the rise with the latest being two days ago when Mohammed Ibrahim Talaba, 18, jumped in front of a train at the…

Mahmoud Hashem (Cairo)