Commentary: Exit from zero-COVID is no easy path for China https://ift.tt/XoLfr84

Chinese jet came within 3 metres of US military aircraft over South China Sea https://ift.tt/fPer3Da

Indonesia weather agency predicts dry 2023, warns of forest fire risks https://ift.tt/gx9dCO5

South Korea stages drills simulating downing of North drones https://ift.tt/X6tDwTN

‘We simply cannot function’: NGOs push back against Taliban ban on female staff members https://ift.tt/oGjl7Ea

Japan partially eases COVID-19 restrictions on flights from Hong Kong https://ift.tt/kCGWeHa

India makes negative COVID-19 test mandatory for travellers from 5 countries from Jan 1 https://ift.tt/EQaVOfo

Malaysian police arrest 3 men over attempt to smuggle prohibited items into prison using drones https://ift.tt/JBFqSaA

Couple who climbed Malaysia’s Merdeka 118 tower under investigation: Police https://ift.tt/47aqYnv

Philippines, China move to avoid ‘miscalculation’ in disputed sea https://ift.tt/gXNhlWu