Mount Merapi spews lava onto its slopes as seen from Tunggularum village in Sleman, Yogyakarta. -- Photo by DEVI RAHMAN / AFP
Malaysia
* King, Queen congratulate Malaysian SEA Games contingent
* Tech-savvy young adults biggest losers to online scams in 2025, says Bukit Aman
* Sabah business group urges unity, cautions against divisive racial politics
* Zahid says he hopes Najib is given a full pardon
* BN to push for GST after next GE, says Zahid
* BN working with Pakatan, not DAP, says Zahid
* Dispute over money motive of murder, say Negri cops
* No penalties in first year of self-assessment stamp duty system
* Sabah BN welcomes decision to let Bung's son contest Kinabatangan seat
* Stop spas from getting too steamy: Titiwangsa MP urges more monitoring by KL authorities
* Bursa Malaysia likely to consolidate gains, trade in a narrow range this week
* Ringgit is expected to be hovering between RM4.07 and RM4.09 this week after hitting near six-year high against the greenback
Singapore
* Man arrested under anti-terrorism laws after suspicious item found in St Joseph’s Church in Singapore's Bukit Timah
* Suspicious item found in Singapore church is harmless: Police
* Singapore: Scammers to face up to 24 strokes of the cane from Dec 30
* 41,800 foreigners denied entry to Singapore from January to November; no-boarding system to start for airlines
* Opinion: What happens to online discussion forums when AI is the first place people turn?
Indonesia
* Indonesia's Mount Semeru erupts six times, alert level remains high
* North Sumatra prosecutor detains two Inalum execs for alleged graft
* Riau court sentences drug courier to death for smuggling meth from Malaysia
* Questions raised over Indonesia’s plan to send peacekeepers to Gaza after recent floods at home
Thailand
* Asean special meeting to discuss Cambodia-Thai border tensions to be held tomorrow
* Thai F-16 bombs vital bridge along Cambodia's Siem Reap–Oddar Meanchey route
* Thousands in Surin line up to bid farewell to two fallen soldiers
* Thailand tightens ownership rules on lion-tiger hybrid animals ‘liger’ and ‘tigon’
Philippines
* Moderate earthquake hits north Molucca Sea
* Police confirm body is Cabral’s but cause of fall still a mystery
* Bondi shooting puts gunmen’s Philippines trip under scrutiny, but training claims remain unproven
Vietnam
* Journeys of smiles bring Christmas to children in Vietnam's remote mountain region
* Hanoi cuisine goes on display at Culinary Culture Festival
* Vietnam-china Railway project - Major railway construction kicks off
Myanmar
* 196,000 stimulant tablets seized in southern Myanmar
* Myanmar mystics divine future after ill-augured election
* WHO chief warns progress against famine remains 'extremely fragile' in Gaza and other troubled countries
Cambodia
* 26 south Koreans nabbed in joint police raid in Cambodia, one victim rescued
* Why the Cambodia–Thailand conflict demands international attention
* ‘Art for Peace’ sees artists unite for Cambodia
* Thai border clashes displace over half a million in Cambodia
Laos
* Laos strengthens efforts to fight poverty, malnutrition
* Laos capital, Vientiane, plans flood prevention measures ahead of the 2026 rainy season
Brunei
* Brunei celebrates inscription of pantun on Unesco intangible heritage list
* In a for wet week - Heavy showers, gusty winds expected nationwide, says Brunei weatherman
Aseanplus
* Newborn found abandoned in Likas Bay park
* Zoo Negara teases giant pandas Chen Xing, Xiao Yue's public debut
* National Unity Ministry awaiting full report on Kangkar Pulai temple demolition
* Delhi Airport: 97 flights cancelled, over 200 delayed due to thick fog
* Human washing machine showcased at Osaka Expo to go on sale in 2026
* Why China’s rapid military build-up is ‘hardly the whole story’
* Australia probes security services after Bondi Beach attack
* Kyoto police look to dissuade shoplifters with photos of officers’ eyes
* China's Long March 5 rocket deploys tech demo satellite into space
* North Korea says Japan's nuclear ambitions must be stopped 'at any cost'
* K-drama stars Shin Min-a and Kim Woo-bin marry after 11-year romance
* Australia to stop in silence for Bondi Beach shooting victims
* China reportedly sticking to its soybean deal with US, but worries remain
* Explainer | What is the winter solstice? History, food and how Hong Kong celebrates
* South Korea's consumer agency to order SK Telecom to compensate 58 hacking victims
* Trump signs defence bill restricting investment in Chinese tech, military firms
* Trump gives himself high marks in 2025 report card, with his eyes on 2026 fight
* Open court, detailed ruling in Jimmy Lai trial ‘proves Hong Kong rule of law strong’
* Chinese team builds optical chip AI that is 100 times faster than Nvidia’s market leader
* US rejects claims of Indo-Pacific retreat, says aid is being recalibrated to counter China
* Kremlin says chances of peace not improved by European and Ukrainian changes to US proposals
* Ex-president questioned in corruption probe - Impeached former president Yoon Suk-yeol has appeared before a special counsel team
* Football: FAM, Selangor hit with fines over AFC competition breaches
* The 2025 Thai SEA Games - Challenging Games that ended well, says CDM
* Badminton: Frenchman Popov makes history at World Tour Finals as South Korea's An stays excellent
* Badminton-Popov becomes first French player to reach title match in World Tour Finals; Korean An continues dominant form
* Badminton: Korean Se-young seals Finals title, breaks USD1mil prize barrier
* Cricket - England's Ashes dream is over but Stokes vows to fight on / Australia crush England fightback to retain Ashes in Adelaide
