In partnership with

Good morning, it’s Wednesday, 18 December. Rwanda has announced its bid to host the Grand Prix in a big moment for Africa, Indian politicians are focusing on gaining female votes and Glow Recipe has a new Cloudberry cream. Also, it’s National Coquito Day so we’re bringing you fun twists on this coconutty drink and Puerto-Rican owned brands you need to know 🥥☁️🍓🇵🇷

  • Saudi Arabia to Host The World Cup: The country has secured the hosting rights for the 2034 FIFA World Cup, and is proposed to be the Middle East’s second time after Qatar’s 2022 hosting.

  • Rwanda’s Historic Formula One Bid: Rwanda has announced its bid to host a Formula One Grand Prix, in an attempt to bring the sport back to Africa in 30 years. 

  • Caribbean & Miss France: 34-year-old Angelique Angarni-Filopon makes history as the first Martinican woman and the oldest contestant to win.

  • South Asians are going Gluten-Free: Some South Asians are making the tough lifestyle change of skipping the naan and parathas for more gluten-free alternatives like ragi roti or cheela due to gluten sensitivities 🥗

  • Women in India: In the tight state elections, political leaders are now increasingly vying for women’s votes in an attempt to gain a fast-growing and politically conscious voter bloc 👸🏾

  • AI Meets Ancient Japanese Paintings: In his latest UK exhibition, Takashi Murakami uses AI technology to recreate ancient Japanese paintings, including Iwasa’s 1615 six-panel masterpiece titled Rakuchu Rakugai Zu Byobu.

  • Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Looks Back: The Oscar-winning actress takes a trip down memory lane on her most iconic roles.

  • Topicals is in Lagos: The ever culture-forming skincare brand is present in Lagos for yet another exciting brand trip.

The Salvages is a Singaporean alternative archival streetwear platform founded by fashion pioneer Earn Chen and DJ/creative designer Nicolette Yip. Like all of her creative interests, Nicolette co-founded The Salvages as a way to express youth and culture, merging form, function, and sustainability, as most items in their collection are pre-owned or already worn. 

Our favourite pieces so far are the Altar OS Hoodie in black, the Moved by Mercy Vol. II Divine OS T-Shirt, and the Altar Baby T-shirt with Oskar print.  

Feel Your Best on the Field With Nike Kylian Mbappé Collection.

Discover the Nike Kylian Mbappé collection, crafted for players ready to take their skills to the next level. Featuring standout styles like the Vapor and Superfly, these boots combine cutting-edge technology with eye-catching designs inspired by the pros. Experience the game-changing Air Zoom unit for explosive acceleration and a responsive touch, whether you’re making that perfect through ball or striking from distance. Treat yourself to a fresh pair from the collection and dominate the pitch. You deserve to feel your best on the field.

Shop the Kylian Mbappé Collection.

  • 🎧 Ordinary People Remix with Tems: John Legend reimagines his classic hit ‘Ordinary People’ in this Man-Man remix with Tems and Eugene Roberts. 

  • 🎧 Tere Naal: Listen to ‘Tere Naal’, from Bayaan’s newly released album ‘Safar’, featuring Sanah Moidutty and Vaibhav Pani.

  • 🎧 Feelings: One half of the now defunct twin group P-Square, Rudeboy is back with Feelings, featuring Acetune and Christopher Martin.

  • 🎧 Runtown’s First 2024 Single: Runtown is back with his latest upbeat single ‘Flow’. 

  • 🎧 C’mon Look!: Iconic producer Sarz partners with Asake for this electric, house-inspired single ‘C’mon Look!’

  • 🎧 Mosala: The song by Fulu Miziki, the Congolese band that creates their own instruments and costumes from recycled material.

  • Nail Care: Vacance is founded Josephine Ung using Asian ingredients to heal brittle nails and dry hands.

  • Quick Blowout for 3C Hair: This RevAir Reverse-Air Hair Dryer gives a quick seamless blowout in just 30 minutes, and it is currently on sale.

  • Cloudberry & Bouncy Skin: Glow Recipe’s new Cloudberry Bright Refillable Moisture Cream contains antioxidants like co-enzyme Q10 and Vitamin C for brightening and moisturizing your skin. 

  • Use Sustainably Sourced Coconut Milk: Founded by Filipino couple Nadine and Christophe, Dehusk Milk is the Philippines’ first locally produced, fortified coconut milk.

  • Soda Flavours: Mexican soda brand Jarritos collabs with Native to create a Target-exclusive collection inspired by their soda flavours.

  • Beija Flor Body Oil: Sol de Janeiro’s new lightweight oil.

  • Curl-Defining Gel for 4B Hair: Aveda’s Be Curly Advanced Coil Definer Gel is silicone-free, suitable for all hair types, and is proven to work beautifully on coily textured hair. 

  • Non-Slip Face Razor in India: KAI India’s Can Face Razors are ergonomic, teflon-coated and rust-resistant.

Quick, Nutritious Meals for Nonstop Days

  • 40g protein, plus 27 essential vitamins & minerals

  • Ready in 30 seconds — just shake, sip, go

  • Only $2.50 per serving

  • New customers get 15% off with code HUELBE15

Simplify Mealtime with Huel

  • Aamir Khan’s Next Act: The Bollywood megastar talks about his transition from cinema to being present for his family, and his final attempt at balancing his passions with his personal life. 

  • Mindy Kaling’s Lessons: Mindy Kaling is dishing out all she’s learned from her successful writing and acting career, including a Maya Angelou quote that Oprah gave to her. 

  • Wellness Getaways in Asia: Go on a year-end detox with wellness retreats in Bali, Vietnam, Japan and Thailand.

  • Ancient Rome vibes in Singapore: Baia is a new bar in Singapore with bacchanalian cocktails and passageways with broad arches inspired by the ancient sunken city of Baia in Rome.

  • Industry Themes from a Cosmetic Chemist: Sula Labs Founder And Cosmetic Chemist AJ Addae has shared 5 beauty industry themes to watch for in 2025, including increased use of chemical sunscreens and an uptick in the demand for hair fragrance.

  • Indie Brands in Africa’s Haircare Market: Indie brands like Adwoa Beauty and The Steam Bar are planning their launch into the African continent and speak on the challenges associated with this move.

  • Beauty Heavyweights Speak on Lessons Learned in 2024: Danessa Myricks, K18 cofounder Suveen Sahib, and six other founders share what they’ve learned about the business of beauty in 2024 and how they plan to implement them in 2025.

  • Step into Taiwo Adeyemi’s Head: The Nigerian creative director and industry advisor details his beginnings, his passions for helping others fulfil their creative passions, and hints at an upcoming book. 

  • It’s National Coquito Day and this coconut-flavoured traditional holiday drink which originated from Puerto Rico is delicious and refreshing. Here are all the twists you need to know:

    • With Fresh Coconut Milk: Try Jessica’s mother's coquito recipe which is made using coconut milk made from scratch.  

    • Mocktail: Ingrid’s coquito mocktail recipe is perfect for Christmas and other holiday gatherings, and is really easy to make.

    • On The Rocks: Kevin’s quick coquito recipe features canned coconut milk and can be served with some ice for even more deliciousness. 

  • Puerto Rican-owned Brands: Try your hands at some Puerto Rican owned beauty and wellness brands: