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Exclusive-Some UAE companies pull out of defence show in Saudi Arabia as tensions linger
DUBAI, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Some UAE companies have pulled out of a major defence show taking place in Saudi Arabia, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters, the latest sign that a rift between the two Gulf oil powers is seeping into business interests.
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World
France and Canada deepen Arctic ties with Greenland consulates
NUUK, Greenland Feb 6 (Reuters) - France and Canada will open consulates in Greenland's capital Nuuk on Friday, deepening Arctic ties amid rising geopolitical tensions after U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed his interest in acquiring the strategically located island.
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Vietnam
Vietnamese beauty pageant runner-up arrested; accused of operating escort network in Hanoi
A 22-year-old beauty pageant runner-up in Vietnam has been detained by police after allegedly acting as an intermediary in an escort network, authorities said.
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Other Sports
Olympics-Alpine skiing-‘I’m a bit of a psychopath’, bruised Hemetsberger says on returning to Stelvio slope after crash
BORMIO, Italy, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Bruised and swollen, Austria's Daniel Hemetsberger was back on the Stelvio on Friday, a day after falling on its steep slopes ahead of the Milano Cortina Winter Games.
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Other Sports
Olympics-Vonn's composed training run fuels coach Svindal's medal belief
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Coach Aksel Lund Svindal said Lindsey Vonn could win a medal after a composed downhill training run on Friday brought her long-awaited Olympic return closer, praising the American's control, symmetry and trademark mental resolve despite uncertainty around her knee.
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Thailand
A hot Sunday it is - Thailand votes again after three prime ministers in two years
Thais vote on Sunday (Feb 8) in an election pitting the popular reformists who won last time against the conservative who ended up as prime minister, with ex-leader Thaksin Shinawatra looming large from his prison cell.
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AseanPlus News
WHO seeks nearly US$1bil to tackle 36 global health emergencies in 2026
WHO has launched its 2026 Global Health Appeal, seeking nearly US$1 billion (RM4.4 billion) to sustain life-saving health services for millions of people affected by conflict, climate shocks, and disease outbreaks across 36 emergencies worldwide.
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Singapore
Singapore to raise entry permit fees for foreign-registered vehicles from 2027 (update)
The Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) fees for foreign-registered cars and motorcycles and the Goods Vehicle Permit (GVP) fee for foreign-registered goods vehicles will be raised from Jan 1, 2027.
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Other Sports
Olympics-FIS aims to quash penis-enlargement sideshow, but science makes sense
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World
Olympics-Italy's Meloni plays down ICE agent furore as she meets Vance
MILAN, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met U.S. Vice President JD Vance in Milan on Friday, hours before the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics, using the encounter to reaffirm the strength of U.S.–Italian ties despite tensions around the presence of U.S. security personnel at the Games.
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AseanPlus News
'Several tonnes’ of rubbish cleared from Bali’s beaches after criticism from leader Prabowo
Bali has launched a major beach clean up initiative in response to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's recent criticism of the island's growing waste problem.
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Technology
Global chip sales expected to hit $1 trillion this year, industry group says
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Global semiconductor sales are expected to hit $1 trillion this year, the Semiconductor Industry Association said on Friday.
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Thailand
Thai GE: ‘Money being thrown around to buy votes’, but voters now want more than just handouts
Voters are sceptical of populist election measures like cash handouts, preferring sustainable support like career and job opportunities.
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Entertainment
HK actor Ruco Chan reveals first proposal to wife Phoebe Sin was a failure
Chan first met Sin in 2016 when she competed in the Miss Hong Kong pageant, where the TVB star served as a judge for the finals.
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Arts
Weekend for the arts: Cultkids' 'Jiran Tetangga', Chetak 17's print annual
A list of arts and culture events to check out in the Klang Valley this weekend and beyond
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Hockey
Olympics-Ice hockey-Finland confident of having full roster available for US match
MILAN, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Finland women's ice hockey team are confident of having a full, or almost full roster available for Saturday's match with the United States, a Finnish spokesperson told Reuters, after their opening game at the Olympics was postponed due to stomach flu in the camp.
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Cricket
Cricket-Suryavanshi's record 175 against England guides India to Under-19 World Cup glory
Feb 6 (Reuters) - Indian 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi unleashed a ferocious batting masterclass in the Under-19 World Cup final against England on Friday, smashing a record-breaking 175 off just 80 balls as India claimed their sixth title with a 100-run victory.
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Cricket
Cricket–India's Rana ruled out of T20 World Cup with knee injury, replaced by Siraj
MUMBAI, Feb 6 (Reuters) - India seam bowler Harshit Rana has been ruled out of the Twenty20 World Cup with a knee injury, India's cricket board (BCCI) announced on Friday, with Mohammed Siraj named as a replacement.
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Nation
Petition to sack Hamzah from Bersatu subject to disciplinary board, says sec-gen
PETALING JAYA: Any issue relating to the dismissal of Bersatu members, including its Deputy President Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, is subject to the process stipulated in the party constitution, Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali tells Sinar Harian.
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Badminton
Malaysia's back-up fall 0-3 to Japan as Asia team semis dream ends
PETALING JAYA: The national men shuttlers hopes of reaching the Asia Team Championships semi-finals were dashed after suffering a 0-3 defeat at the hands of Japan.
