Fireworks light up the sky as the world celebrates Christmas Day on Thursday, December 25, 2025. - Michael Johnson/The Advocate via AP
Malaysia
* Sultan Ibrahim, Raja Zarith Sofiah extend heartfelt Christmas wishes to Malaysians
* Embattled Perlis MB Mohd Shukri steps down from post
* Cops begin probe into alleged falsified heritage player documents
* Environmental group urges Pahang to abandon Cameron Highlands railway proposal
* Reforms have improved service delivery, transparency, says PM Anwar
* Election Commission to be notified of assembly vacancies, says Perlis Speaker
* PAS trio ceased as party members, Speaker’s prerogative to vacate seats, says expert
* MACC records statements from three linked to army procurement probe
* Sacking of assemblymen demonstrates PAS's commitment to principles, trust, says Perlis MB
* Jawi ordered to probe issue of man dressed as woman, says Zulkifli
* Govt committed to advancing Sarawak’s wellbeing through inclusive development, says PM
Villagers attend Christmas Mass at the Angkola Protestant Church at Aek Ngadol village, South Tapanuli, North Sumatra province, on December 25, 2025, in the aftermath of massive flooding and landslides in the area. At a church in Sumatra, dozens of worshippers sang hymns at a Christmas mass, holding their first service since floods and landslides killed more than 1,100 on the Indonesian island. -- Photo by AMROE / AFP
Singapore
* Pope Leo XIV urges the faithful on Christmas to shed indifference in the face of suffering
* ‘Like a common language’: Batik’s role in Singapore’s diplomacy
* How Agility Robotics uses artificial intelligence, from their humanoid 'Digit' to everyday workflow
* Singapore customers can get insurance at banks and more
* Oil marginally lower on Christmas as investors weigh US data, geopolitical tensions
Indonesia
* 'Starting anew': Indonesians in disaster-struck Sumatra hold Christmas mass
* Indonesia lodges complaint over ‘flag desecration’ at London embassy
* Indonesia loses another year in energy transition
* Indonesia inks trade deal with EAEU, eyes Eurasian market expansion
Thailand
* Thailand’s Bhumjaithai Party picks Sihasak as second PM nominee
* Thai trade deficit widens as imports surge, baht strengthens
* Peace-talk Day Two: Thailand and Cambodia say talks to last three days as both sides accused each other of aggression
* Top party's selection: Anutin picked as PM candidate for polls
People gather to celebrate Christmas at the Quezon Memorial Circle in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. -- Photo: REUTERS/Noel Celis
Philippines
* Philippines lifts restrictions on Russian pork, authorities say
* Netflix inks deal for exclusive video podcasts, episodes on YouTube will disappear
* 'Parasocial' is Cambridge Dictionary's 2025 word of the year
* Daughters of King Charles' brother Andrew join royals for Christmas service
Vietnam
* Vietnam's Vingroup to withdraw bid for US$67bil North-South high-speed railway
* Vietnam credit growth expected to reach 20%
* Vietnam Communist Party keeps To Lam at the helm
* Russia is analysing US documents on Ukraine peace deal, Kremlin says
Myanmar
* UN: Violence up in Myanmar ahead of military-controlled elections
* Myanmar junta's shift from battlefield to ballots faces long odds
* Myanmar in tatters - UN calls out vote violence
* Myanmar nationals caught with 10 drones in Bangkok
Cambodia
* Cambodian PM's wife attends funerals of soldiers killed in Thai border clashes
* China accuses the US of trying to thwart improved China-India ties
* Thai and Cambodia militaries hold talks on resuming ceasefire
* China manga convention bars Japanese content amid tensions
Laos
* Laos promotes Asean tourism standards to improve quality and sustainability
* Yearender: From Green ambition to caution: EU recalibrates climate strategy amid economic headwinds
Brunei
* Good climate news to end the year - world is decarbonizing faster than was expected ten years ago
* Gold climbs above US$4,500 for first time on geopolitics, rates
People pose next to an illuminated Christmas tree at a park in Beijing on Thursday, December 25, 2025. -- Photo by Adek BERRY / AFP
Aseanplus
* China actress Mao Xiaotong abandoned by dad, rejects his cash demands after becoming famous
* Look who's back .. 'Duyung Legenda Aurora' reawakens a beloved Malaysian classic after 17 years
* Car with Hanukkah sign set ablaze in Melbourne
* Pope calls for peace and compassion in first Christmas Mass
* Has mainland China’s Taiwan policy entered a new phase?
* Movie: 'Avatar: Fire And Ash' review: Good to be back in blue
* Hong Kong lawyers give free aid to Tai Po residents at loss over next legal steps
* Standing tough: Xi chairs CPC leadership meeting on Party conduct, anti-corruption work
* Of books, boats and bright minds in Bangladesh
* India space agency launches its heaviest satellite
* Former beauty queen turns low-profile wine expert
* Infrastructure borrowing slumps to six-year low in China
* World’s biggest nuclear plant to reopen in January in Japan
* Hong Kong plans crypto and infrastructure rules for insurers
* Perth man arrested after allegedly sympathizing with Bondi attackers
* China says US broke international law by seizing oil tankers off Venezuela
* Pope Leo, on Christmas Eve, says denying help to poor is rejecting God
* Meet Maximus, the Belgium Prime Minister's famous cat who is going viral
* Bangladesh leader considered top PM candidate returns from exile ahead of polls
* Four workers dead, another three missing in coal mine accident in southwest China
* Thousands gather in Bethlehem as Christmas spirit returns after 2 years of Gaza war
* Australian state NSW bans public gathering for two weeks following adoption of new law
* At least nine killed as passenger bus catches fire after colliding with truck in southern India
* North Korea's Kim Jong Un views submarine construction, oversees missile launch, KCNA says
* 'World's 1st' immersive theme park in Tokyo to close in February, only two years after its opening
* Towards immortality: Can Korean sensation An Se-young become the next Lin Dan - an analysis
* Cricket-Smith returns as Australia prepare an all-pace attack for Boxing Day test
