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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 Neapolitan Pizza Making Wins World Heritage Status

Neapolitan Pizza Making Wins World Heritage Status

The art of Neapolitan pizza making won world heritage status on Thursday, joining a horse-riding game from Iran and Dutch windmills on UNESCO’s culture list. …

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Varieties GM Lets Customers Shop While Driving

GM Lets Customers Shop While Driving

General Motors Co., the company behind car brands like Chevrolet, Cadillac, and Buick, is introducing the automotive industry’s first commerce platform to its…

Varieties Warnings against Hurricanes in Southern Arabian Peninsula

Warnings against Hurricanes in Southern Arabian Peninsula

US researchers have warned against hurricanes in the southern Arabian Peninsula similar to the extreme hurricanes that were formed in the Arabian Sea for the…

Asharq Al Awsat (London)
Varieties Airlines to Ban Smart Luggages

Airlines to Ban Smart Luggages

Smart devices are innovative solutions to many everyday life issues, but they also pose some risks like the possible explosion of certain smartphones and other…

Asharq Al Awsat (Washington)
Varieties UAE to Send 4 Astronauts to the International Space Station Within Five Years

UAE to Send 4 Astronauts to the International Space Station Within Five Years

The UAE revealed on Wednesday its plan to send four astronauts into space within five years through a specialized program that prepares and trains young men…

Asharq Al Awsat (Dubai)
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Massive Effort to Save 13th Century Castle in France

Thousands of French nationals joined hands to save a 13th-century crumbling castle, reported the BBC. The “La Mothe-Chandeniers” in the town of Les Trois…

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Varieties 'Académie Française' Member Jean d'Ormesson Passes Away

'Académie Française' Member Jean d'Ormesson Passes Away

In a rare occasion, all news anchors and presenters appeared in black on the official French channel, mourning Jean d'Ormesson, a writer and member of the…

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Varieties 'Peace Diamond' Sold for $6.5 Million at Auction

'Peace Diamond' Sold for $6.5 Million at Auction

Sierra Leone sold one of the world’s largest uncut diamonds for $6.5 million at a New York auction to raise funds for development projects in the West African…

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Arab Cultural Treasures Join UNESCO's List of ‘Intangible Heritage’

An ancient art form considered as a key element of the identity of the Saudi region of Asir has been inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the…

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Varieties Hallyday

French Elvis Dies at 74

Johnny Hallyday, France's biggest rock star for more than half a century and an icon, has died. He was 74. Hallyday had had lung cancer and repeated health…

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Varieties Emoticon

Emoticons in Work E-mails Leave Negative Impressions

A warm smile can be very helpful in the workplace. When you first meet others with a smile, this will make you look more efficient and interested in others. …

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New Zealand Family Wakes up from Coma Caused by Food Poisoning

After more than three weeks in coma, the last member of a family who was left unconscious after suffering food poisoning woke up. Shibu Kochummen, his wife…

Varieties Men Lie Twice As Often As Women, New Study Says

Men Lie Twice As Often As Women, New Study Says

Men lie twice as often as women, and one in ten believe they are experts at it, according to a new study reported by the Daily Mail. The new study found that…

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Varieties Supermoon 2017 Lights Up the Sky

Supermoon 2017 Lights Up the Sky

Stargazers, astronomers and curious sky-watchers witnessed on Sunday evening the first and only full moon supermoon of 2017. The moon shone 16% brighter…

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Indian Police Arrest Man Because of Smelly Socks

Police in India say they have arrested a man whose smelly socks caused a dispute between him and fellow passengers on a bus, near New Delhi. According to…

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First Birth for Woman with Transplanted Uterus in the US

Officials at a Dallas hospital in Texas said that for the first time in the United States, a woman with a transplanted uterus gave birth. The birth of the…

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Varieties UK's Prince Harry, Fiancee Meghan on their First Official Royal Visit

UK's Prince Harry, Fiancee Meghan on their First Official Royal Visit

Britain’s Prince Harry and his American fiancee Meghan Markle delighted cheering crowds and greeted hundreds of smiling well-wishers waving British and US…

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Varieties Cancer Drug that Might Destroy HIV

Cancer Drug that Might Destroy HIV

Doctors in France have found the first evidence that a drug normally used to treat lung, kidney or skin cancer may be able to eradicate HIV-infected cells in…

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Varieties High Turnout at First Female-Only Concert in Saudi Arabia

High Turnout at First Female-Only Concert in Saudi Arabia

A concert performed by Emirati singer Balqees Fathi in the Saudi city of Jeddah on Wednesday night witnessed a high turnout of more than 3,000 women. The…

Asma al Ghabri (Jeddah)
Varieties Original ‘Dracula’ One Sheet from 1931 Becomes Most Expensive Poster Ever Sold

Original ‘Dracula’ One Sheet from 1931 Becomes Most Expensive Poster Ever Sold

An original poster for the 1931 adaptation of Dracula just sold at Heritage Auctions’ Movie Posters Auction in Dallas, Texas for $525,800, making it the new…

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Varieties Eye Contact with Your Baby Helps You Bond Better

Eye Contact with Your Baby Helps You Bond Better

Making eye contact with an infant makes adults' and babies' brainwaves 'get in sync' with each other – which is likely to support communication and learning –…

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Abidjan's ‘Arab House’ Stands the Test of Time

The capital of the Ivory Coast is witnessing a flurry of activity linked to Thursday’s African-European summit. Abidjan has no shortage of hotels to…

Hatim Betioui (Abidjan)
Varieties Iraq

Iraqis Throng to Picasso in Baghdad

Picasso, Dali, Miro, Chagall... names that are instantly recognizable in the international art world. Now works by these masters are being exhibited in Baghdad…

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Egyptian Screen Legend Shadia Passes Away

Iconic Egyptian actress Shadia passed away on Tuesday at the age of 86 after a long battle with illness, leaving behind a glittering acting and singing career…

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