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- 2026-11-12
ArticlePope Leo XIV returns to second homeland Peru to a nationwide welcome
Pope Leo XIV returns to second homeland Peru to a nationwide welcome Pope Leo XIV arrived in Peru on Wednesday for the final leg of his South American tour, returning to the country where he spent more than two decades as a missionary and bishop. Thousands gathered to welcome him home as “Padre Robert”, with many hoping his visit will bring attention to poverty, crime and political instability.
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- 2026-11-12
ArticleDemocrat Scott Colom wins historic Senate race in Mississippi
Democrat Scott Colom wins historic Senate race in Mississippi Democrat Scott Colom defeated Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi after a final count on Wednesday, becoming the state's first Black US senator since Reconstruction. His narrow victory adds to the Democrats' midterm gains as President Donald Trump's party suffers a series of defeats. Democratic nominee Scott Colom has defeated Republican Sen.
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- 2026-11-11
ArticleThe United States Just Got a New National Park For the First Time in Six Years
The US national park list is growing for the first time in nearly six years. Chiricahua National Monument, located in southeastern Arizona, was officially designated as the 64th national park in the US on October 20, 2026 following President Trump's signature on the Chiricahua National Park Act.
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- 2026-11-11
ArticleWhere to Eat, Stay, and Play on Rapa Nui, the Wild, Remote Island in the Pacific
At 1,292 miles from its closest inhabited neighbor, Pitcairn Island, and 2,200 miles from continental Chile, Rapa Nui (Easter Island) takes isolation to the extreme. Here, at the lonely eastern edge of Polynesia, the empty horizon seems to curve with the Earth itself.
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- 2026-11-11
Article11 Gorgeous American Mountain Cities, Plus Where to Stay
Whether you're seeking snow that's smooth as butter or high altitudes that keep summer comfortably cool, there's nothing quite like America's mountain cities to scratch an itch for the outdoors. With over 100 distinct mountain ranges across the US, there are endless peaks to summit and après-ski offerings to enjoy. The possibilities range from astoundingly good omakase in Salt Lake City to heliskiing in Colorado's San Juan mountains.
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- 2026-11-11
ArticleMinor Hotels to debut in Singapore
SINGAPORE, 11 November 2026: Minor Hotels, a leading global hotel owner and operator, has announced Avani Singapore Hotel, a 200-key lifestyle hotel set to open in Q2 2027. The opening will mark Minor Hotels’ debut in Singapore, bringing the Avani brand to 24 Peck Seah Street in Tanjong Pagar. The project will expand Minor Hotels’ presence in Southeast Asia, adding a central Singapore address to Avani’s growing portfolio of city hotels and resorts.
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- 2026-11-11
ArticlePhuket’s luxury boom: Can infrastructure keep pace?
PHUKET, Thailand, 11 November 2026: Phuket is experiencing an extraordinary wave of tourism, hospitality and property investment, reinforcing its position as one of Asia’s leading luxury destinations. This is excellent news for Phuket and Thailand. New hotels, branded residences, wellness centres, and mixed-use developments are attracting international capital, creating jobs, and generating opportunities for construction companies, local suppliers, restaurants, retailers, and transport operators.
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- 2026-11-11
ArticleSarawak: Gateway to Borneo builds momentum in Japan
KUCHING, Sarawak, 11 November 2026: Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) reports it built strong business ties with the Japanese travel market through the recent Tourism Expo Japan (TEJ) 2026 and subsequent Post-TEJ Product Update Sessions in Tokyo and Osaka.
- by InDepthNews Editorial
- 2026-11-11
ArticleSix Senses The Palm to open in November
Six Senses will make its UAE debut with the opening of Six Senses The Palm on 23 November. Located on the West Crescent of Palm Jumeirah, the resort is now accepting reservations. It will offer a beachfront escape with 61 suites and 172 private residences.