1. Malaysia and Thailand are facing a second wave of heavy rain and potential flooding this week.

2. Indonesia has yet to decide on any joint development areas with China in the South China Sea.

3. Hundreds of fighters from Iran-backed Iraqi militias crossed into Syria overnight to help the government fight rebels.

4. French government faces collapse after far-right and left-wing parties said they will vote for a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Michel Barnier.

5. The US will launch its third crackdown in three years on China's semiconductor industry, curbing exports to 140 companies.