India

Hundreds of flights cancelled amid thick smog in India

Hundreds of flights were cancelled or delayed on Monday as thick smog blanketed the Indian capital territory and its outskirts, officials said.

AseanPlus News

How China pulled off a critical mineral production tech revolution in just 10 months

'Unique' Chinese efficiency turns European firm's vision into reality by building the world's first large-scale silica-removal technology

World

India charges Pakistan-based militant groups, six men over Kashmir tourist attack

SRINAGAR, India, Dec 15 (Reuters) - India's anti-terrorism agency on Monday charged militant Islamist groups based in Pakistan and six individuals over an April attack on tourists in Indian Kashmir that killed 26 men, and triggered intense fighting between the two countries.

Football

Valiant Harimau Muda fall to hosts Thailand in SEA Games Under-23 semi-finals

BANGKOK: Malaysia put up a valiant fight but fell short against hosts Thailand, losing 1-0 in the SEA Games Under-23 football semi-finals at the Rajamangala Stadium on Monday (Dec 15).

AseanPlus News

China son nearly dies after sleeping on late mum’s bed in local tradition to help departed souls

Only child, 60, whose 86-year-old mother died from tick-borne virus, contracts same disease after picking up infection from her secretions

Cricket

Cricket-Stokes issues Ashes rallying cry for England players

Dec 15 (Reuters) - England captain Ben Stokes has called for his teammates to "show a bit of dog" as they look to fight back from two losses in the third Ashes test in Adelaide from Tuesday.

Nation

Malaysia sets RM100bil franchise sales target by 2030, says Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has set an ambitious target to achieve RM100bil in national franchise sales by 2030, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

AseanPlus News

Asean News Headlines at 10 pm on Monday (Dec 15, 2025)

Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Saturday (Aug 9, 2025)

China

China strongly dissatisfied with criticism over court verdict on Jimmy Lai

China on Monday said it was strongly dissatisfied and firmly opposes the smears and slanders targeting Hong Kong's judicial system, referring to criticisms by other countries made against the guilty verdict handed down to tycoon Jimmy Lai for his pro-democracy activities.

Thailand

SEA Games 2025: Where are the fans? Empty seats a bummer at the events in Thailand

Thailand's SEA Games face low attendance despite being hosts, with empty seats at key venues like Rajamangala Stadium drawing concern. Economic issues, political climate and the death of the Queen Mother are diverting public interest.

Philippines

IMF cuts Philippines' 2025 growth forecast to 5.1% on trade uncertainty and governance risks

The IMF has downgraded its 2025 GDP growth forecast for the Philippines to 5.1 per cent from the 5.4 percent projection in October, citing heightened global trade uncertainty, governance and corruption concerns.

Myanmar

'We'll wipe them out, ' Myanmar reiterates on telecom fraud, online gambling eradication

Myanmar has held a press conference in Yangon on the elimination of telecom fraud and online gambling.

Sabah & Sarawak

Anwar-Hajiji ties key to fast-tracking Sabah's 40% revenue claim, say state lawmakers

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah assemblymen have expressed confidence that the issue of the state's 40% special grant from the Federal Government will be resolved more swiftly due to the close relationship between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

Badminton

Fifth-time nominee Liek Hou finally lands BWF's Player of the Year award

PETALING JAYA: National para men's singles shuttler Cheah Liek Hou ended 2025 on a high after being named the Para men's Player of the Year 2025 on Monday (Dec 15).

China

China urges efforts to de-escalate Cambodia-Thailand border clashes; death toll rising and hundreds of thousands have been displaced

China calls for utmost restraint and every possible measure conducive to a ceasefire to ensure de-escalation of tensions as soon as possible amid the ongoing Cambodia-Thailand border clashes.

Laos

Japan pledges US$6.5mil to Laos for natural disaster recovery

The lives of communities struggling with transport disruptions along vital arteries like Route 8 are set to improve following the provision of a Japanese grant worth over ¥1 billion (US$6.5 million)

Brunei

Brunei man jailed for extorting two women via TikTok

A 24-year-old local man was sentenced to 26 months' imprisonment by the Bandar Magistrate's Court after pleading guilty to four charges of extortion involving two women through social media.

Football

Soccer-Chaos in Kolkata, confetti in Delhi: Messi wraps up eventful India tour

NEW DELHI, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Colourful confetti showered down on Lionel Messi as he ended his whirlwind four-city tour of India with a cameo at New Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday, where a near-capacity crowd shouted themselves hoarse during his half-hour appearance.

Vietnam

South-East Asia cultural economic-exchange connects Vietnam and Malaysia

A South-East Asia cultural-economic exchange programme was held here, Sunday, serving as a platform to link policymakers, artists and cultural-economic organisations across the region.

Cambodia

Special Asean Foreign Ministers meeting on Cambodia-Thailand postponed to next Monday, says Wisma Putra

The Special Asean Foreign Ministers Meeting (AMM) on the situation in Cambodia and Thailand, originally scheduled for Tuesday (Dec 16), has been postponed to next Monday (Dec 22) at the request of Thailand.