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Other Sports
Olympics-Luge-Germans find their form in final practice
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Germany's expected assault on the luge medals in Cortina looked to be stuttering in early practice but they showed their class and experience on their final runs on Friday when they laid down the gauntlet to the Austrian and Italian pretenders.
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World
Canada sends AIM missiles for Ukraine air defences, Ukrainian minister says
Feb 6 (Reuters) - Canada is supplying AIM missiles to strengthen Ukraine's air defences, Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov wrote on X on Friday, adding that delivery is already under way.
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World
Russian foreign minister accuses Ukraine of assassination attempt on top Russian general in Moscow
MOSCOW, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Friday accused Ukraine of being behind an assassination attempt on a top Russian general in Moscow, something he said was designed to sabotage peace talks.
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Japan
Soaring food bills pose risk to Japan PM Takaichi’s election prospects
A key issue on the minds of voters heading into Japan's national election on Sunday will be their stomachs - that is, the rising cost of filling them.
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Other Sports
Olympics-Dolomites jewel Cortina awaits Winter Games encore
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, ITALY, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Old women cradle miniature dogs in fur-trimmed sleeves, Prada, Dior and Louis Vuitton line the high street in a town of barely 5,500 peoplec and Christmas trees still glow in February as fresh snow settles softly on designer coats.
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Singapore
Singapore imposes mandatory isolation of measles cases, conducts contact tracing after infections rise
Eleven measles cases were detected in Singapore in January 2026, the same number as for the whole of 2024. The cases include three infants too young to be vaccinated. In addition, cases could be spreading locally.
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Other Sports
Olympics-Biathlon-Italy dreams of gold as competitions get under way
ANTERSELVA, Italy, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Biathlon at the Milano Cortina Games gets under way on Sunday with a mixed relay that will set the tone for the 10 events that follow and, with no nation looking dominant and Italy's Tommaso Giacomel carrying the host's hopes, excitement is guaranteed.
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Corporate News
KPJ Healthcare appoints Prof Datuk Dr Hanafiah Harunarashid as chief medical director
KUALA LUMPUR: KPJ Healthcare Bhd has appointed Professor Datuk Dr Hanafiah Harunarashid as its new chief medical director (CMD), reinforcing the healthcare group's system-wide focus on clinical governance, patient safety and consistent standards of care across its hospital network
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World
Death toll in Pakistan's Islamabad mosque suicide bombing rises to 31
ISLAMABAD, Feb 6 (Reuters) - At least 31 people were killed and 169 wounded in a suicide bombing at a Shi'ite Muslim mosque in Pakistan's capital city of Islamabad on Friday, a government official said.
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Technology
Tech stock shakeout clouds market ahead of economic data deluge
NEW YORK, Feb 6 (Reuters) - An artificial intelligence-driven shakeout in the heavyweight technology sector is set to keep stock investors on edge in the coming week while a barrage of data could shift focus to the health of the economy.
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Technology
TikTok charged for breaching EU rules with app's addictive features
BRUSSELS, Feb 6 (Reuters) - TikTok was charged on Friday with breaching EU online content rules over what the bloc's regulator said were its addictive features and was told to change the design of its app or risk a fine of as much as 6% of owner ByteDance's global turnover.
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Myanmar
UN human rights chief warns of impunity for perpetrators as he seeks extra funds; Myanmar among the worst offenders
The UN human rights chief said that his office is in "survival mode" as he presented an appeal for US$400 million to meet its estimated needs this year, after funding cuts last year hurt its work in 17 countries including Colombia, Myanmar and Chad.
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Nation
Several major roads in KL to close on Feb 7 for MotoGP launch
KUALA LUMPUR: Several major roads in the city centre here will temporarily close on Saturday (Feb 7) for the 2026 MotoGP season launch.
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Other Sports
Olympics-Crosscountry-Diggins glitters up for final Games with lucky throwback
TESERO, Italy, Feb 6 (Reuters) - U.S. cross-country skier Jessie Diggins is not just known for her gritty performances and impressive record, she has also turned her sport into a glittery, sparkly affair.
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Forex
Ringgit ends flat against US$
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit traded flat against the US dollar at Friday's close, pressured by profit-taking as traders locked in gains accumulated earlier.
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Nation
Finance Ministry setting up task force to curb misuse of social visit passes
PUTRAJAYA: A task force will be set up to address the issue of misuse of social visit passes, says Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.
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Corporate News
AWC units secure RM26.6mil projects in Malaysia, Singapore
PETALING JAYA: AWC Bhd's subsidiaries under Stream Group Sdn Bhd, namely Stream Environment Sdn Bhd and Stream Environment (S) Pte Ltd have secured three projects in Malaysia and Singapore worth a total RM26.6mil.
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Markets
AutoCount gets approval to transfer to Main Market
KUALA LUMPUR: AutoCount Dotcom Bhd has received regulatory approval to transfer its listing to the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd.
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Corporate News
Plenitude posts net profit of RM26.25mil in 2Q
PETALING JAYA: Plenitude Bhd attributed its lower earnings for the second quarter of financial year ending June 30, 2026 (2Q26) to weaker performance by its property development division.
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AseanPlus News
President Marcos' attempt to win Filipino voters by fighting corruption is backfiring
Building on his 2022 landslide election victory, tackling corruption would cement his reputation and fend off rivals. It backfired.
