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Charlee Fraser and Don Lee are among the first cast members for Kojima’s upcoming stealth game.

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine government’s bond auction on Tuesday delivered uneven results as shorter-dated debt drew strong demand while appetite for longer maturities lagged, despite lower yields. The Bureau of the Treasury raised P10 billion from reissued notes with two years and seven months left to maturity, against total bids of P37.9 billion, or

Ultraviolette has launched the X47 Crossover, a cutting-edge adventure tourer inspired by the ‘X’ concept unveiled at EICMA 2024.

The much-awaited sequel Awarapan 2 is set to roll cameras soon, bringing back Emraan Hashmi in one of his most celebrated roles. The actor is gearing up for what is being described as one of the most exciting projects of his career, as he prepares to begin filming the sequel to his 2007 hit Awarapan. According to reports, Hashmi will be joined by Disha Patani, with the duo scheduled to start shooting the film in Bangkok in the coming days.According to Pinkvilla, a source shared, “Awarapan 2 is set to begin filming this week in Bangkok with leads Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani. The duo, along with the rest of the cast, will be based in Bangkok for a month. It’s an intense schedule, with more than 50 percent of the film being shot there.” The source also mentioned that the makers intend to film entirely at real locations.The portal further reported that the producers are going all out with the music album. A source said, “Music has always been a vital part of the Awarapan franchise, and the sequel will live up to fans’ expectations. After the 30-day Bangkok schedule, the team will regroup in Mumbai for the next leg. The plan is to wrap up filming by January 2026.”The source added, “The entire shoot has been structured to meet the release deadline. The makers have locked in a lucrative holiday release and intend to stick to it. Emraan Hashmi is thrilled to reprise his role as Shivam, while Disha is eager to step into the world of this intense romantic saga.” The film is confirmed to hit theatres on April 3, 2026.On his birthday, Emraan Hashmi officially announced the sequel to his much-loved 2007 romantic drama Awarapan. The teaser features his iconic character, standing on a boat as the sun sets behind the city skyline. In one striking moment, he is seen releasing a bird from a cage, while narrating, “Kisi aur ki zindagi ke liye marna hi meri manzil hai.”The teaser ends with the text, “Awarapan 2, The journey continues,” while the song Tera Mera Rishta from the original film plays in the background. Sharing the clip, Emraan confirmed that the sequel will hit theatres on April 3, 2026, writing in the caption, “Bas mujhe kuch aur der zinda rakh… #Awarapan2 in cinemas, 3rd April 2026. #Awarapan2.”On the work front, Emraan Hashmi is currently getting all the love for his cameo in Aryan Khan’s directorial debut The Ba***ds of Bollywood, streaming on Netflix.Also Read : HAQ to release on Nov 7, 2025: Yami Gautam Dhar portrays fierce “Indian Muslim woman” seeking justice in teaser, Emraan Hashmi plays celebrated lawyer

The federal probe agency has questioned former cricketers Suresh Raina, Shikhar Dhawan and Robin Uthappa apart from former TMC MP and actor Mimi Chakraborty and Bengali actor Ankush Hazra over the last few weeks as part of this investigation

Remove friction from messy and time consuming work of managing business contacts
Raised pre-seed from 500 Global, currently looking to raise US$500k in its seed round

Premesh Chandran, CEO and Co-founder of software startup Awatar Innovations Sdn Bhd, which focuses on AI applications for business and government, today announced the launch of Sakura AI, a cutting-edge business assistant that runs directly on whatsapp. Designed to simplify the way professionals connect and manage contacts, Sakura AI combines the ease of messaging apps with the power of automation.
While he is better known in Malaysia and globally as a co-founder of pioneer independent online media, MalaysiaKini Sdn Bhd, Prem has launched a number of startups with Awatar Innovations launched in 2024 being his latest. The startup has raised an undisclosed pre-seed investment from 500 Global and is currently raising a seed round of US$500,000 (RM2.1 million). 
“Networking is the lifeblood of business, but managing contacts is often messy and time-consuming,” said Prem. “Sakura AI takes away the friction. With just a photo on WhatsApp, your new contact is securely stored and an email introduction is on its way. It’s simple, fast, and reliable.”
With Sakura AI, users can simply snap a picture of a name card, and the bot will:

Instantly extract and save the information into a secure database
Organize and store contacts for easy access
Automatically draft and send a professional introduction email to the new contact

By leveraging WhatsApp’s ubiquity, Sakura AI ensures that users don’t need to download another app or learn a new platform. Everything happens seamlessly within the messaging app professionals already use daily.

“Useful technology can be simple. We see a lot of promise in tools that link the familiar with the future,” said  Eshwaren M,  CTO and co-founder of Awatar. ”It’s about lowering barriers, not raising them. If people can use what they already know—like WhatsApp—while tapping into automation, the possibilities are huge.”
The product is aimed at entrepreneurs, sales teams, and professionals who rely heavily on building and maintaining networks. Awatar Innovations is also exploring integrations with CRM platforms to make Sakura AI even more powerful for enterprise users.
“Actually the idea for Sakura AI came from my own struggle. I often found myself forgetting names and introductions after events, and it was frustrating. Now it solves that for me, and for others who face the same challenge,” said Razlan Rizal, COO and co-founder of Awatar Innovations.
Sakura AI is now available to all, free of charge, during this early release period. Interested individuals or companies can access the bot by visiting Sakura.awatar.chat. Put Sakura’s number into Whatsapp and get going. 
For more information,  [email protected]

The new address of luxury in Tagaytay is coming. SMHCC’s premier property in Tagaytay, Taal Vista Hotel, proudly announces the upcoming launch of its first-ever Presidential Villa, set to open in February 2026. This landmark development marks a new era of luxury in South Luzon, further elevating Tagaytay as one of the country’s most cherished

Is the Tecno Spark 10 Pro Still a Good Buy in 2025?

MANILA, Philippines — USA captain Micah Christenson doesn’t need to look far for inspiration. All he has to do is look down at his sneakers. Thousands of miles away from home and his loved ones, Christenson somehow found a way to bring his family with him in Manila through his shoes that show colorful scribbles