Chinese airlines see hopes dim for profit return with Japan spat
Chinese airlines already typically see more weakness between National Day and Lunar New Year.
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To Lam, reformist risk-taker, seeks to extend his hold on Vietnam
Dec 23 - Vietnam's Communist Party chief To Lam, who is seeking a new mandate as the country's top leader, has earned a reputation as an ambitious risk-taker whose brief initial tenure was defined by rapid, sweeping reforms and a commanding leadership style.
US-Russia detente pushing ahead with or without Zelensky
It is no surprise that the Ukraine negotiations are, once again, stuck on territorial issues. You do not need to look far to see the problem. US Vice President J.D. Vance has recently said, “the thorniest issues have never been resolved, including who will control the Donbas
Global passenger processing system at Malaysia airports restored after temporary disruptions
The system is used by multiple airlines worldwide.
Najib court ruling: PM Anwar calls for calm after DAP MP’s ‘celebrate’ comment sparks UMNO backlash
A Democratic Action Party lawmaker came under fire from leaders of the United Malays National Organisation following a Facebook post she had made seen as celebrating the judgment against Najib Razak.
70% of employers in Japan did not check sex offence database when hiring teachers
Employers are required by law to check the database during the hiring procedure.
Malaysia’s PM Anwar calls for respect, patience after Najib’s house arrest bid denied
Mr Anwar further expressed respect for the judge’s decision, grounded in the principle of the sovereignty of the law.
Russia’s war economy is not collapsing, but neither is it stable
Russia’s wartime economy is getting weaker as the war in Ukraine approaches its fourth anniversary, according to a recent report by PeaceRep, a research group led by the University of Edinburgh. The report, “Against the Clock? Why Russia’s War Economy is Running Out of Time”,
Cambodia asks Thailand to move border talks to Malaysia
Cambodia said Malaysia, the chair of the ASEAN regional bloc, had agreed to host the talks in its capital.
Extreme weather looms as millions in Indonesia head into year-end travel season
An estimated 119.5 million people will be travelling for the holidays, said Indonesia's Transport Ministry.
Japan taps AI cameras for faster response to bear sightings
The AI system informs authorities once it detects a bear, and warnings can be issued over 30 minutes faster than before.
Indonesia eyes US tariff deal signing in January, says all issues settled
"The main thing, of course, is providing balanced market access for American products, and at the same time, market access for Indonesia to the US," said Indonesia's chief negotiator.
Families in South Korea want answers a year after Jeju Air crash
Relatives of the victims say they harbour deep mistrust over how the investigation has been handled.
Face recognition required to set up new smartphones in South Korea from Dec 23
The government said the measure is aimed at preventing crimes such as voice phishing and smishing.
Amazon blocks 1,800 job applications from suspected North Korean agents
The firm’s chief security officer said North Koreans tried to apply for remote working IT jobs using stolen or fake identities.
Sequestered Suu Kyi overshadows military-run Myanmar election
Her absence looms large over junta-run polls the generals are touting as a return to democracy.
China likely loaded more than 100 ICBMs in silo fields, Pentagon report says
Beijing has described reports of a military buildup as efforts to "smear and defame China and deliberately mislead the international community".
North Korea’s Kim tours hot tubs, BBQ joints at lavish new mountain resort
The new resort is located in Samjiyon in North Korea’s mountainous north.
Screams for help and panic as tourists rescued from fatal Laos ferry disaster
People scrambled to safety as the ferry sank on the Mekong River, with a local woman and two children feared dead.
Australia’s New South Wales set to pass tougher gun laws after Bondi attack
The govt has proposed capping most individual gun licences at 4 guns, allowing up to 10 for farmers.
Australian state set to pass tougher gun laws after Bondi attack
SYDNEY, Dec 23 - Australia's most populous state is set to pass tougher gun laws, ban the display of terrorist symbols and curb protests after the state parliament's lower house cleared a bill late on Monday in an emergency sitting following the Bondi mass shooting.
Commentary: China travel is cool again for foreign tourists
In China, consumers have all the bargaining power and the tourism industry is one example, says Bloomberg Opinion's Shuli Ren.
Who watches the watchmen? Malaysia’s authorities under scrutiny after controversial actions
A fatal police shooting of three men and a raid by balaclava-clad officers raise questions on accountability.
At least two civilians killed in Aleppo violence as Syrian government, SDF trade blame
Dec 22 - At least two civilians were killed and several wounded in a wave of attacks in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo on Monday, with government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces trading blame for the deaths.
Sri Lanka cyclone caused $5b in damage, says World Bank
Cyclone Ditwah killed more than 640 people in November.
Malaysian cops find makeshift bombs in Negeri Sembilan apartment after report of explosion
The public is advised not to speculate on the matter.
Pakistan strikes $4 billion deal to sell weapons to Libyan force, officials say
KARACHI, Dec 22 - Pakistan has reached a deal worth over $4 billion to sell military equipment to the Libyan National Army, four Pakistani officials said, despite a U.N. arms embargo on the fractured North African country.
Iran holds missile drills in various cities, state media say
DUBAI, Dec 22 - Iran held missile drills in various cities on Monday, state media reported, citing unnamed sources and witnesses, in what was the second such reported exercise in a month.
Bangladesh editors warn of ‘fight for survival’ as mob violence targets media
Journalists are being marked for death on social media.
Indonesia bans British porn star Bonnie Blue for 10 years
Police said they seized a dark blue pickup truck labelled Bang Bus during their Dec 4 raid.
The truth about Japan’s rising anti-foreign sentiment
Studies based on repeated surveys show that while belief in major international conspiracies—such as anti-vaccine narratives and climate change denial—has declinedsince before Covid, some domestically rooted anti-foreigner conspiracy theories persist in Japan, especially those
China replaces commanders overseeing Beijing, Taiwan operations
These moves signal that the purge of the country’s top military echelons is still ongoing.
Swiss court admits Indonesian islanders climate case against Holcim
ZURICH, Dec 22 - A court in Switzerland said on Monday it would admit a legal complaint against Swiss cement maker Holcim which alleges the company is doing too little to cut carbon emissions and hence contributing to global warming.
Two Singaporeans arrested in JB after fighting in police station
The fight broke out after one of the suspects' wife called out the other suspect for spilling beer on her.
Thailand, Cambodia to hold ceasefire talks on Dec 24, as ASEAN calls for ‘maximum restraint’
Wednesday’s planned meeting will take place in Thailand’s Chanthaburi province - near the border with Cambodia - under an existing joint border framework, says Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow.
The Quad needs institutional armor against personality politics
This article first appeared on Pacific Forum and is republished with the authors’ permission. Read the original here. In November 2025, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping exchanged phone calls to arrange mutual state visits in 2026. This was a remarkable rapprochement that came mere
Timeline: How the Bondi Beach mass shooting unfolded
Gunman Naveed Akram first caught the eye of Australia’s intelligence agency in 2019.
Cambodia, Thailand defence officials to meet on Dec 24 for truce talks, says Thai foreign minister
Thailand said it wanted a “true ceasefire” with a firm commitment from Cambodia.
Malaysia’s ex-PM Najib to appeal decision denying house arrest plea, claims royal power diluted
A High Court judge in Malaysia ruled that the King cannot grant clemency without involving the Pardons Board.
Japan’s flagship H3 rocket fails to launch satellite
The second-stage engine “terminated prematurely” after the rocket blasted off, according to JAXA.
High-level Turkish team to visit Damascus on Monday for talks on SDF integration
ANKARA, Dec 22 - A high-level Turkish delegation will visit Damascus on Monday to discuss bilateral ties and the implementation of a deal for integrating the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) into Syria's state apparatus, a Turkish Foreign Ministry source said.
China says US seizure of ships ‘serious violation’ of international law
BEIJING, Dec 22 - China's foreign ministry on Monday said the United States' seizure of another country's ships was a serious violation of international law, after the U.S. intercepted a China-bound oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast.
