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Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Friday (Feb 6, 2026)
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Friday (Feb 6, 2026)
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Nation
Cops detain 24 undocumented migrants in Tumpat
KOTA BARU: Kelantan police foiled a smuggling attempt after detaining 24 undocumented migrants from Myanmar, China, Bangladesh and Afghanistan along the riverbank in Pasir Pekan Hulu, Wakaf Bharu, Tumpat Thursday (Feb 5).
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Rugby
Rugby-Feyi-Waboso to miss England's Six Nations opener as Roebuck steps in
Feb 6 (Reuters) - Wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has been ruled out of England's Six Nations opener against Wales at Twickenham after pulling up with a leg injury in training, the Rugby Football Union said on Friday.
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Football
Soccer-Man City brace for Liverpool challenge as Guardiola emphasises mental fortitude
Feb 6 (Reuters) - Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said mental strength separates elite players from the rest as his team prepares for a Premier League game against Liverpool, in what he described as one of the toughest away fixtures in football.
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World
Bus plunges into ravine in Bolivia, killing at least 10
LA PAZ, Feb 6 (Reuters) - At least 10 people were killed and several others seriously injured when a bus plunged about 100 meters (330 feet) into a ravine on Thursday night in Bolivia's highlands, police said.
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World
Berlin airport slowly reopens after black ice grounds flights
FRANKFURT, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Berlin airport is resuming operations but with significant delays and cancellations after black ice had grounded flights in the German capital earlier on Friday, the airport said.
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AseanPlus News
Thailand's favourite girl and Blackpink superstar Lisa to star in new Netflix original film
Lisa of the K-pop girl group BLACKPINK will lead a new Netflix original film, the global streaming platform said Friday, Yonhap News Agency reported.
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South Korea
Korea and Japan take charge with one round to go at the Selangor International Junior Golf Championship; Thais lead Asean challenge
South Korea lead the girls' team category and Japan top the boys' team standings respectively, heading into the third and final round of the Selangor International Junior Golf Championship at Seri Selangor Golf Club.
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Other Sports
Olympics-Freestyle-US' Irving siblings buoyed by emails, texts from renowned-author grandfather
LIVIGNO, Italy, Feb 6 - American skier siblings Birk and Svea Irving, competing in the Milano Cortina Olympics in Italy this month, said they have been receiving support from some very well-written emails and text messages.
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Myanmar
Asean chair Philippines says no change to stance on Myanmar, even as questions persist
Asean is sticking to its position on Myanmar and not recognising the outcome of its recent military-run election unless violence stops, Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro said.
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World
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-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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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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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.
