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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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Having Baby after 54 Sparks Debate on Late Pregnancy

Actress Brigitte Nielsen has had her fifth child at 54, reopening debate on the growing number of women using IVF to have babies later in life. Fertility…

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King Faisal Center for Research, Islamic Studies, Amazon Kindle, Sign Cooperation Agreement

The King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies (KFCRIS) co-signed on Tuesday an agreement with Amazon, the international e-commerce company, to post…

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Varieties Long Week of Work May Increase Diabetes Risk

Long Week of Work May Increase Diabetes Risk

A Canadian study found that women who work 45 hours or more each week could be more likely to develop diabetes. The study tracked 7,065 workers aged 35 and…

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Varieties Fishing, New Hobby in Paris Streets

Fishing, New Hobby in Paris Streets

While most anglers head out to rural rivers and lakes, a new breed of fishing fan has found a retreat in the built-up waterways of the French capital. Fred…

Varieties Hairdressing School Gives Syrian Refugees in Lebanon Dream of Independence

Hairdressing School Gives Syrian Refugees in Lebanon Dream of Independence

As a Syrian refugee in Lebanon, Nour knows life can be tough. So the 15-year-old leaped at the chance to train as a hairdresser with L’Oreal, hoping one day…

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Varieties Mediterranean Diet Might Help Ease Psoriasis

Mediterranean Diet Might Help Ease Psoriasis

The Mediterranean diet may also help improve psoriasis, a new study suggests. “Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease triggered by environmental…

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Egypt: First Fine to Kiki Challenge Performer

In the first practical enforcement of the warnings issued by the Egyptian authorities to drivers performing the Kiki challenge- a widespread dance that has…

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Jordanian Immigrant Faces Death Penalty in Huston for Committing ‘Honor’ Crimes

A Jordanian immigrant faces the death sentence after a jury in Houston, Texas, found him guilty of committing two murders, which he described as "honor killing…

Mohammad Ali Salih (Washington)
Varieties Lebanon Sinks Old Tanks to Create Underwater Dive 'Park'

Lebanon Sinks Old Tanks to Create Underwater Dive 'Park'

Lebanese environmentalists on Saturday sank 10 old tanks and armored vehicles to the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea in a novel attempt to attract divers and…

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Varieties UAE-China Week to Be Held on Annual Basis

UAE-China Week to Be Held on Annual Basis

The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development and the Public Diplomacy and Culture Directorate at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and…

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Varieties Climate Change is Supercharging a Hot, Dangerous Summer

Climate Change is Supercharging a Hot, Dangerous Summer

In the town of Sodankyla, Finland, the thermometer on July 17 registered a record-breaking 90 degrees, a remarkable figure given that Sodankyla is 59 miles…

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YouTube NextUp Contest Returns to Arab World

YouTube is giving the opportunity for the Arab content creation community to participate in the third YouTube NextUp contest. There will be twelve contest…

Khaldoun Ghassan Saeed (Riyadh)
Varieties First Women-Only Restaurant Opens in Erbil

First Women-Only Restaurant Opens in Erbil

At Luxury Time, a restaurant in the Kurdish city of Erbil, there are no man-size portions. The women-only restaurant, with its all-female staff, was opened…

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New Footpath Opened above Garda Lake only for Brave Hearts

A new footpath has been opened on the banks of the Italian Lake Garda and is not for people with weak hearts. The path, dedicated for riders and pedestrians,…

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Airplanes Offer more Space for People with Tall Legs

A five-hour flight to the targeted destination can be a torment for people with tall legs, especially for economy class passengers, where the space between the…

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Vintage Cars Tour Paris as Part of Annual Traditional Event

Paris streets have sported a vintage feel as hundreds of retro vehicles paraded around the French capital. According to Reuters, more than 700 vintage…

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Britain Announces ‘National Album Day’

Britain is to have its first ever “National Album Day” this autumn, an event organizers hope music fans will celebrate annually to mark their appreciation of…

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Varieties Living Statues Take Over Belgian Town

Living Statues Take Over Belgian Town

Isaac Newton, Leonardo da Vinci and Albert Einstein strode into a tiny Belgian town at the weekend to stand alongside more unconventional figures at Europe’s…

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Varieties Livestock Farmers Suffer from Unprecedented Heat Wave in Sweden

Livestock Farmers Suffer from Unprecedented Heat Wave in Sweden

As an unprecedented drought scorches large swathes of Sweden's green pastures, farmers are having to send their animals to slaughter because they have no hay…

Varieties WhatsApp Launches New Feature to Label Forwarded Messages

WhatsApp Launches New Feature to Label Forwarded Messages

In an attempt to boost the transparency of the conversation, a new feature added by WhatsApp allows users to know if the message they received was sent by the…

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Varieties Switzerland Hosts Biggest Alpine Horn Festival

Switzerland Hosts Biggest Alpine Horn Festival

The soft sounds of hundreds of wooden Swiss alpine horns filled the valley below Switzerland’s Mount Tracouet on Sunday, as the world’s largest festival of its…

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Varieties Britain's Prince George Marks Fifth Birthday With Photo

Britain's Prince George Marks Fifth Birthday With Photo

A picture of a smiling Prince George was released by Britain’s royal family on Saturday as Queen Elizabeth’s great grandson, who is third in line to the throne…

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Germany Rewards 200,000 Citizens for Replacing Diesel-Powered Cars

Germans who have benefited from the financial reward for replacing their old diesel-powered cars with other more environmentally friendly vehicles have…

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Amsterdam Inaugurates New Subway Line after 15 Years of Construction

Dutch authorities have opened a new subway line, running down some of Amsterdam's most historic sites after 15 years of construction due to delays and…

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