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Olympics-Biathlon-Michelon's stunning last lap delivers women's mass start gold for France

ANTERSELVA, Italy, Feb 21 (Reuters) - ⁠Oceane Michelon of France stormed through the last lap to win gold in a nerve-jangling women's mass ⁠start race at the Winter Games on Saturday as the final biathlon event delivered a ‌blockbuster ending in the snow.

World

Ukraine hits Russian ballistic missiles producer in Udmurtia, Kyiv says

KYIV, Feb ⁠21 (Reuters) - Ukraine's ⁠domestically produced Flamingo missiles ‌hit a Russian plant manufacturing ballistic missiles ​in Russia's remote ⁠southern region ⁠of Udmurtia overnight, the ⁠Ukrainian General ‌Staff said on ⁠Saturday.

Indonesia

Indonesia did not pay US$1bil to join the Board of Peace, says Foreign Minister Sugiono

Indonesia has confirmed that it did not pay the US$1 billion contribution linked to the Board of Peace (BoP), stating that the amount was not a mandatory membership fee.

Thailand

Thailand and Myanmar hold talks to re-engage with Naypidaw and Asean after strained ties

Thailand and Myanmar are discussing reviving Myanmar's ties with Asean after relations with the regional bloc deteriorated following the military takeover five years ago.

Nation

Perak urges use of reusable bags ahead of ban on single-use plastics

IPOH: Perak residents are encouraged to bring their own food containers or reusable bags to business premises, including Ramadan bazaars, in support of the statewide ban on single-use plastic bags starting March 1.

Nation

Ramadan bazaars: A beloved annual tradition for Malaysians

KUALA LUMPUR: Visiting Ramadan bazaars is no longer exclusive to Muslims, having become an annual tradition for Malaysians of various races, who enjoy diverse food offerings and a festive, harmonious atmosphere.

Golf

Golf-Rahm left out as DP World Tour grants LIV releases, Ryder Cup future uncertain

Feb 21 (Reuters) - Jon Rahm's participation ⁠in next year's Ryder Cup in Ireland could be in doubt after ⁠the Spaniard was not included in a group of eight LIV Golf players ‌granted dispensation by the DP World Tour on Saturday.

Other Sports

Factbox-Olympics-Most prolific gold medal winners at a single Winter Games

Feb ⁠21 (Reuters) - List of ⁠the most ‌prolific gold medal winners at a single ​Winter Olympics ⁠after Norwegian ⁠cross-country skier Johannes ⁠Klaebo won ‌his sixth ⁠gold at the Milano ​Cortina ‌Games on Saturday. 

AseanPlus News

Turkish Red Crescent aid continues to flow into Gaza after the reopening of Rafah crossing

The 21st Goodness Ship loaded with humanitarian aid from the Turkish Red Crescent destined for Gaza reached El Arish in northeastern Egypt on Saturday.

Philippines

Philippine senator calls out China in visit to disputed island

A Philippine senator called for deepening defence relationships and "continuous" pushback against China's claims in the South China Sea while visiting one of Manila's tiny possessions in the disputed waterway on Saturday.

Cricket

Cricket-India skipper Suryakumar backs opener Sharma despite three ducks in T20 World Cup

Feb 21 (Reuters) - Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav ⁠rubbished concerns about the form of opener Abhishek Sharma, saying his players are ready ⁠to cover for the world's highest-ranked batter in Twenty20 cricket until he regains his ‌form.

Other Sports

Olympics-Freestyle-Canada's Sharpe to miss women's halfpipe final after crash

LIVIGNO, ⁠Italy, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Canadian freestyle skier ⁠Cassie Sharpe, who was trying to claim ‌a third Olympic medal in women's halfpipe, will not be able to compete in Saturday's finals at ​the Milano Cortina Games after ⁠a crash two days ⁠ago, Team Canada said.

China

Washington offers US$200 million to boost the American smartphone industry in Indo-Pacific

State Department subsidies for US companies to shore up US artificial intelligence supply chain in region and counter China's dominance

Nation

Bersatu appoints new task force to restructure divisions, wings

PETALING JAYA: Bersatu has formed a special task force to carry out the restructuring of divisions and party wings, following the latest expulsions of party members, including former deputy president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin.

Badminton

Jonassen believes Jin Wei has rediscovered her rhythm, will be good for Uber Cup

PETALING JAYA: National singles coaching director Kenneth Jonassen believes his decision to invite independent women's singles shuttler Goh Jin Wei to strengthen the national squad for the upcoming Uber Cup in Horsens in April is a necessary one.

Other Sports

Olympics-Bobsleigh-Brilliant Lochner on course for double gold

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb ⁠21 (Reuters) - Germany's Johannes Lochner stamped his authority all over the Four-Man bobsleigh at the Winter ⁠Olympics on Saturday, opening a huge halfway lead in the blue riband event as he ‌seeks to complete a golden Cortina double.

Other Sports

Olympics-SkiMo-France's Harrop and Anselmet claim inaugural mixed relay gold

BORMIO, Italy, Feb 21 (Reuters) - France's world ⁠champions Emily Harrop and Thibault Anselmet won the inaugural Olympic ski mountaineering mixed relay title on Saturday after leading from ⁠the first lap, making up for the disappointment of not winning the individual sprint titles.

Nation

Madani govt component parties must strengthen cohesion to realise people's mandate, says Zaliha

PETALING JAYA: The Madani government component partners have been urged to continue strengthening their cohesion to fully realise the people's mandate, says Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa.

AseanPlus News

Chinese scientists put quantum chaos in ‘slow motion’

Researchers have controlled a temporary stable phase in the system, offering a possible avenue for preserving quantum information

Other Sports

Olympics-Germany pained by slide in medals table and status as team with most fourth places

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb ⁠21 (Reuters) - Germany lamented a slide down the Olympic medals table from four years ago and an ⁠unwanted status at the Milano Cortina Games on Saturday as the team with the most ‌fourth-placed finishes.