World

Greenland foreign minister says US talks are positive but the outcome remains uncertain

COPENHAGEN, Feb ‌7 (Reuters) - Greenland's Foreign ‌Minister Vivian Motzfeldt said ‌on Saturday that while it is positive that talks with ‍the U.S. are ‍ongoing, they are ‌not yet where Greenland wants ‍them ​to be, and it is ⁠too early to predict where ‌they will lead.

Other Sports

Olympics-Speed skating-Italy's Lollobrigida wins women's 3,000m gold at Milano Cortina

MILAN, Feb 7 (Reuters) - ‌Francesca Lollobrigida blasted to victory ‍in the ‍women's ‌3,000 metres speed skating ‍on ​Saturday, ⁠bringing Italy its first gold ‌medal of ⁠the ‍the Milano Cortina ‍Winter Games.

World

Russian officials voice hope for greater cooperation as Chinese New Year comes

MOSCOW, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) -- During the Spring Festival reception for Russian friends held in the Chinese Embassy in Russia on Friday, Russian officials voiced their hope for more cooperation with China while delivering Chinese New Year greetings.

World

Arab publishers bring new titles back to Syrian readers at Damascus book fair

DAMASCUS, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) -- The ongoing International Book Fair in Damascus has reopened a vital channel for new books, reconnecting Syrian readers with global culture after years of war and isolation, Arab publishers said.

World

1 dead, 13 injured as joyride collapses in north India

NEW DELHI, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) -- A police officer of inspector rank died and about 13 persons were injured when a joyride collapsed at an annual fair in India's northern state of Haryana on Saturday, according to the local police.

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Olympics-Crosscountry-Diggins' final Games off to rocky start after early skiathlon crash

TESERO, Italy, Feb 7 (Reuters) - U.S. cross-country skier Jessie Diggins crashed ‌early during the women's skiathlon on Saturday, dashing hopes for ‌a podium in the first race of her fourth and final Olympics.

World

ISU opens home of skating in Milan during Winter Olympics

MILAN, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) -- The International Skating Union opened the ISU home of skating here on Saturday, creating a dedicated Olympic-time venue for athletes and the global skating community.

Other Sports

Olympics-Alpine skiing-Turncoat? Svindal's USA jacket catches the eye

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb ‌7 (Reuters) - Aksel Lund Svindal is a Norwegian Olympic hero, winner of four career Alpine skiing medals ‌including two golds, but at the Milano Cortina Games he has USA in large letters ‌across the back of his jacket.

Nation

Modi says Malaysia is India's 'trusted partner'

SERI KEMBANGAN: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed Malaysia as a close and trusted partner, and underscored the Indian diaspora's pivotal role as a living bridge anchoring the deepening Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.

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Olympics-Alpine skiing-'King of Bormio' Paris finally clinches Olympic dream as Italy claim two downhill medals

BORMIO, Italy, Feb 7 - ‌Italy's Dominik Paris clinched a long-awaited dream, earning the first Olympic medal of his storied career ‌as Italy thrilled home fans in Bormio with a powerful double downhill podium alongside ‌rising champion Giovanni Franzoni.

World

Hungary's opposition Tisza promises wealth tax, euro adoption in election programme

BUDAPEST, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Hungary's opposition ‌Tisza party plans to introduce a wealth tax for the rich, adopt ‌the euro currency and firmly anchor Hungary in the European Union and ‌NATO, its 240-page election programme published on Saturday said.

World

Thousands protest in Berlin in solidarity with Iranian uprisings

BERLIN, Feb ‌7 (Reuters) - Thousands of people protested in Berlin on Saturday ‌in support of Iranians' nationwide uprising, coinciding with ‌the anniversary of Iran's 1979 anti-monarchy revolution.

World

US pushes Russia and Ukraine to end war by summer, Zelenskiy says

KYIV, Feb 7 (Reuters) - The United ‌States wants Moscow and Kyiv to find a solution on how to end the war in Ukraine before summer, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said.

Other Sports

Olympics-Alpine skiing-Odermatt tamed on Stelvio, but still has chances

BORMIO, Italy, Feb 7 (Reuters) - ‌Mild-mannered Marco Odermatt once said he releases the beast within himself moments before the start of ‌a ski race, and more often than not the 28-year-old Swiss becomes unbeatable.

Other Sports

Olympics-Sports leaders reach consensus on new gender policy - IOC

MILAN, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Global sports ‌leaders have reached consensus on a new set of eligibility criteria for transgender athletes, with the new ‌policy expected to be announced within the first half of this year, the International Olympic Committee said on ‌Saturday.

World

Algeria begins to cancel air services agreement with UAE

Feb 7 (Reuters) - Algeria ‌has begun the process of cancelling its air ‌services agreement with the United Arab Emirates, signed ‌in Abu Dhabi in May 2013, state media said on Saturday.

Football

Kuching City a step closer to Malaysia Cup semis with 3-1 triumph over Brunei

PETALING JAYA: Kuching City grabbed a comfortable advantage in the Malaysia Cup quarter-finals after they beat Brunei 3-1 at the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Stadium on Saturday (Feb 7).

Other Sports

Olympics-Alpine skiing-Swiss downhill champion von Allmen almost quit aged 17

BORMIO, Italy, Feb 7 (Reuters) - It took only ‌one try for 24-year-old Franjo von Allmen to claim Olympic gold in the men's Alpine skiing downhill on Saturday as he ‌eclipsed Swiss great and teammate Marco Odermatt.

Other Sports

Olympics-Figure skating-US and French pairs vie for ice dance supremacy

MILAN, Feb 7 (Reuters) - The ice dance ‌event at the Milano Cortina Olympics is headlined by a riveting new rivalry between Americans Madison Chock and ‌Evan Bates and electrifying new French duo Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron. 

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Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Saturday (Feb 7, 2026)

Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Saturday (Feb 7, 2026)