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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 In Rubble of Aleppo Souk, Tablecloth Shop Makes Solitary Comeback

In Rubble of Aleppo Souk, Tablecloth Shop Makes Solitary Comeback

It used to be one of the most vibrant marketplaces in the Syrian city of Aleppo, but today, the bombed-out streets of Khan al-Harir are home to a solitary shop…

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The Guardian's Photographer of the Year: Zohra Bensemra

In April, Reuters photographer Zohra Bensemra was sent to cover the drought in Somalia. Once there, she looked for ways to humanize the plight of more than 2…

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Varieties Rome’s Christmas Tree 'Has Clearly Been Traumatized’

Rome’s Christmas Tree 'Has Clearly Been Traumatized’

No sooner had workers hoisted a 72-foot tall Norway spruce in Rome’s central Piazza Venezia this month than the mocking began. The tree was quickly…

ELISABETTA POVOLEDO (New York)
Varieties High Cost of Care Forces Palestinian Zoo Owner to Put Lion Cubs up for Sale

High Cost of Care Forces Palestinian Zoo Owner to Put Lion Cubs up for Sale

A Palestinian zoo owner has put three lion cubs up for sale, fearing he won't be able to afford to feed them as they grow, said an Associated Press report. …

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Varieties Apples, Tomatoes Reduce Damage Caused by Smoking

Apples, Tomatoes Reduce Damage Caused by Smoking

Following three new studies, scientists said consuming apples and tomatoes can help restore lung damage caused by smoking. Other scientists said eating a…

Osama Noaman (London)
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Scientists: Giant Marine Reptile Lived in Antarctic 150 Million Years Ago

Scientists in Argentina have found the remains of a giant carnivorous marine reptile, or plesiosaur, that lived 150 million years ago in Antarctica, Agence…

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Varieties National Geographic Lists ‘Jordan Trail’ among Best 21 Tourism Destinations for 2018

National Geographic Lists ‘Jordan Trail’ among Best 21 Tourism Destinations for 2018

The Jordan Trail has been listed among the best tourism destinations for 2018 by National Geographic Travel. This list features the top 21 cultural and…

Mohamed Al-Daameh (Amman)
Varieties Closed Auction to Sell Special Collection of Russian Diamonds

Closed Auction to Sell Special Collection of Russian Diamonds

Russia’s Alrosa PJSC for diamond production held its first auction for a unique Dynasty collection of diamonds. The collection is composed of five diamonds…

Taha Abdul Wahed (Moscow)
Varieties British Scientists Develop Smallest Christmas Card

British Scientists Develop Smallest Christmas Card

The world’s smallest Christmas card has been developed in the UK. A seasonal greeting so tiny that over 200 million of them could fit into a standard postage…

Asharq Al Awsat (London)
Varieties I Tried Out Google’s Translating Headphones. Here’s What I Found.

I Tried Out Google’s Translating Headphones. Here’s What I Found.

Google has set out to make its mark on the headphone world with Pixel Buds — wireless headphones that can control your phone and that claim to translate…

Hayley Tsukayama (Washington)
Varieties Why Old-Fashioned Tools Remain Key for Reporting

Why Old-Fashioned Tools Remain Key for Reporting

How do New York Times journalists use technology in their jobs and in their personal lives? Emily Steel, a media reporter for The Times in New York, discussed…

Emily Steel (New York)
Varieties Russian Santa Claus Prefers Christmas to Presidency, Pension

Russian Santa Claus Prefers Christmas to Presidency, Pension

The Russian Santa Claus has refused to leave his magical Christmas world despite the temptations that surround him. He rejected his pension, but not just…

Taha Abdul Wahed (Moscow)
Varieties Apple Maps Offers New Service to Help Travelers in Airports

Apple Maps Offers New Service to Help Travelers in Airports

A new feature added by Apple Inc. to its digital mapping app on smart devices using iOS operating system aims at helping travelers browse shops and restaurants…

Varieties Skeleton of Extinct Elephant Sold for 548,000 Euros

Skeleton of Extinct Elephant Sold for 548,000 Euros

A skeleton of an extinct elephant that lived 15,000 years ago was sold at auction for 548,000 euros in the French city of Lyon. Standing more than three…

Varieties Sleep Disorders Linked to Infertility in Women

Sleep Disorders Linked to Infertility in Women

A recent study suggests that women with sleep disorders other than sleep apnea may be more than three times as likely to experience infertility as their…

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Turkish Town Holds Honoring Ceremony for Retired Donkeys

In a rare occasion, a ceremony has been held for three garbage pick-up donkeys who have completed their tenure in the southeastern province of Mardin. The…

Saeed Abdulrazek (Ankara)
Varieties ‘Arab Palm’ Looks for Place on UNESCO World Heritage List

‘Arab Palm’ Looks for Place on UNESCO World Heritage List

Meetings kicked off on Saturday in Luxor in the Upper Egypt governorate to finalize the technical procedures needed to submit a request for listing “the Arab…

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Varieties Celebrity US Chef Accused of Harassment Fired

Celebrity US Chef Accused of Harassment Fired

ABC Television Network said on Friday that it fired celebrity chef Mario Batali from its daytime cooking show, “The Chew,” after he was accused of sexual…

Asharq Al Awsat (New York)
Varieties Syrian Refugee Fulfills Dream of Meeting Messi

Syrian Refugee Fulfills Dream of Meeting Messi

A Syrian refugee had her dream come true when she met football superstar Lionel Messi and his teammates from Barcelona FC. Nujeen Mustafa, 18, who suffers…

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Varieties John Travolta Reveals Hollywood Secrets in Riyadh

John Travolta Reveals Hollywood Secrets in Riyadh

Hollywood star John Travolta arrived in Riyadh on Friday at the invitation of the General Entertainment Authority's (GEA) in the Kingdom to meet with the Saudi…

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UNESCO Celebrates World Arabic Language Day

The role of new technologies and how to harness them is the theme of this year’s World Arabic Language Day, which will be celebrated at UNESCO Headquarters in…

Asharq Al Awsat (Paris)
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Britain’s Prince Harry to Marry Meghan Markle in May 2018

Britain's Prince Harry will marry American fiancee, Meghan Markle, on May 19, 2018, announced Kensington Palace on Friday. Queen Elizabeth's grandson, fifth…

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‘Taxi Therapy’ for Young Cancer Patients in Italy

The black-and-white checkered floor of the taxi looks a bit like home flooring. The seats are yellow, purple and orange leather, while the pea-green interiors…

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New Camel Hospital in Dubai

Pristine operating theatres and state-of-the-art medical equipment are featured in a new Dubai hospital that opened last week - exclusively for camels. …

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