Newsletter: Emirates Group announces half-year profit for 2026-27, despite full six-month impact of regional conflict and high fuel costs

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The Emirates Group today announced its half-year financial results, posting a profit before tax of AED 4.1 billion (US$ 1.1 billion) for the first six months of 2026-27, a remarkable performance against the disruption and high fuel prices caused by the ongoing conflict in the Gulf region.

Newsletter: For years, life gave her one problem after another. Then came a ticket to hope.

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Ask Rodelyn Serna about her life, and she will tell you it has never been short on challenges.

Newsletter: LEYO reframes Filipino harana with modern OPM touches in 6-track EP, Akda sa Pag-alala

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Filipino singer-songwriter LEYO reimagines Filipino harana with modern sensibilities in Akda sa Pag-alala, a six-track EP released under Sony Music Entertainment.

Newsletter: Sunset Rollercoaster wins Best Album, ena mori takes Best Asian Creative Artist at Taiwan's 17th Golden Indie Music Awards

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The 17th Golden Indie Music Awards (GIMA) took place on October 31, 2026, at Taipei Music Center, celebrating outstanding independent and original music from Taiwan and across Asia.

Newsletter: UGREEN Collaborates with POP MART to Unveil HACIPUPU as “The Little Forest Mage”

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UGREEN, a leading global tech brand, announced its first-ever collaboration with POP MART, the pop culture and entertainment company behind HACIPUPU. The collaboration brings the character to life in a new form: The Little Forest Mage, a special edition created around the theme “Activate Your Spark.”

Newsletter: CRUNCHYROLL TO STREAM “MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES SEASON 3” BEGINNING JANUARY 2027

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Mash is ready to flex his muscles once again! Crunchyroll announced today that MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES The Tri-Magicathlon Divine Visionary Final Exam Arc, the third season of the hit anime series, will stream on Crunchyroll beginning in January 2027.

Newsletter: Avanade research finds 79% of APAC respondents say AI investment is too focused on incremental improvements

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Avanade, the world’s leading Microsoft expert, today launches its Build Beyond Limits: AI Reality Report, revealing a growing gap between organizations' confidence in their AI maturity, and the extent to which they have fundamentally transformed how they operate. The global survey found that 77% of organizations describe themselves as Established, Advanced or AI-first in their AI journey, while 72% have high confidence their teams are using AI effectively. And yet, only 18% say they have fundamentally reshaped how their teams operate around AI, and 75% believe organisations publicly present themselves as more AI mature than they really are.

Newsletter: CRUNCHYROLL BRINGS MARIYA ISE, JAPANESE VOICE OF MITSUKI KOGA, AND PRODUCER HITOMI KUROI TO AFA SINGAPORE 2026

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Crunchyroll is bringing the music-filled world of Ki ni Natteru Hito ga Otoko Janakatta to Anime Festival Asia (AFA) Singapore 2026, with a special appearance by Japanese voice actor Mariya Ise, the voice of Mitsuki Koga, and producer Hitomi Kuroi.

Newsletter: Miranalla Farm to Host Hands-On Earthbag Building Workshop in Bohol This November

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What if one of the most useful materials for building was already beneath our feet?

That question is at the heart of Miranalla Farm’s upcoming Earthbag Building Workshop, a seven-day hands-on natural building program taking place from November 23–29, 2026, at the working permaculture farm in Guindulman, Bohol.

Newsletter: Danny Park Brings Two Sides of Seoul’s Cocktail Culture with the Launch of Yeon-Sool

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Yeon-Sool, a new Korean cocktail bar, opens in Soho in November 2026 under the direction of Danny Park, the former General Manager of Seoul's Zest. 

Newsletter: Sufjan Stevens releases new Christmas song, "Christmas song “On This Christmas (It Only Gets Better)”

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Sufjan Stevens has today shared his new track, ‘On This Christmas (It Only Gets Better)’ taken from his upcoming holiday album, Worst Christmas Ever!. This album is set to be released Friday (6 November) via Asthmatic Kitty.

Newsletter: UP, PEF Celebrate Breakthrough Philippine Eagle Genomics Study

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By: Eunice Jean C. Patron

The University of the Philippines (UP) Office of the President hosted a dinner celebrating the successful collaboration between UP and the Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) on a study of the Philippine Eagle, led by Dr. Cynthia Saloma of the UP Diliman College of Science’s National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (UPD-CS NIMBB).

Newsletter: Dominic Fike’s new album HOW TO QUIT SMOKING out today

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Dominic Fike released his third studio album, HOW TO QUIT SMOKING. Listen to HOW TO QUIT SMOKING HERE and order on vinyl HERE.

Newsletter: FAIRMONT NEW ORLEANS MARKS A GRAND RETURN TO THE CRESCENT CITY AS FAIRMONT’S 100TH HOTEL

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Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, a global luxury brand part of Accor, today announces the official opening of Fairmont New Orleans, marking the much-anticipated return of the iconic luxury brand to the Crescent City after two decades – and marking Fairmont’s 100th hotel globally. Located in the heart of the Central Business District, within walking distance of the French Quarter and moments from Caesars Superdome, the 250-room hotel brings thoughtfully designed guest rooms and suites, destination dining in partnership with celebrated Chef Emeril Lagasse and The Emeril Group, and more than 19,000 square feet of meeting and event space. Together, these offerings establish Fairmont New Orleans as both a sophisticated urban retreat perfectly poised for celebration and a dynamic gathering place for locals and travelers alike.

Newsletter: Global Cultural Icon JAŸ-Z to Perform at Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show

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Apple Music, the NFL and Roc Nation announced that JAŸ-Z will perform at the Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif. on Sunday, February 14, 2027, airing on ESPN, ABC and Disney+, and on mobile devices with NFL+. ESPN's Spanish-language telecast will also be available on ESPN Deportes and Disney+, with a separate Spanish-language presentation on Univision.