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‘Starting anew’: Indonesians in disaster-struck Sumatra hold Christmas mass

Villagers at Christmas Mass at the Angkola Protestant Church at Aek Ngadol village, South Tapanuli in the aftermath of massive flooding and landslides in the area.

Thailand’s Bhumjaithai Party picks Sihasak as second PM nominee

Thailand's Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has been listed behind party leader and current Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

Indonesia lodges complaint over ‘flag desecration’ at London embassy

The woman involved in the incident, Ms Tia Emma Billinger, was barred from re-entering the country for 10 years over immigration violations.

Thai and Cambodia militaries hold talks on resuming ceasefire

A damaged bridge in an area between Cambodia's Oddar Meanchey and Siem Reap provinces on Dec 20 after air strikes carried out by Thailand.

Myanmar junta’s shift from battlefield to ballots faces long odds

Analysts and diplomats say the aim of establishing a stable administration in Myanmar is far-fetched since the civil war is still raging.

Cambodia slams demolition of Hindu statue by Thai army

Videos showing the demolition of the Vishnu statue using a back-hoe loader circulated on Thai social media pages and in local media on Dec 22.

Thailand’s Anutin picked as PM candidate in 'consequential' February polls

Thailand’s caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, a Bhumjaithai Party leader and prime ministerial candidate, gestures during an event to unveil policies ahead of the general election in February, in Bangkok, Thailand, December 24, 2025. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa

Singaporean artiste, family of three charged over Johor mall brawl

The family of three pleaded not guilty to voluntarily causing hurt to the artiste and were offered bail. The case will be heard again on Jan 27.

Thailand sets demands ahead of four days of Cambodia peace talks

Clashes erupted on Dec 7, 2025, with at least 44 people killed and more than half a million civilians displaced.

From sambal to swank: Why a Malaysian food influencer’s upmarket move struck a nerve

Malaysian influencer Khairul Aming's plans to open an upmarket Malay restaurant in Kuala Lumpur has sparked online criticism after he said prices will not be "people friendly".

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