Donald Trump is under fire for allegedly using a US anniversary event to promote his political agenda and personal projects, while also facing revelations about over $1 billion in crypto earnings. Reports also detail his various business ventures and a denied claim of Jho Low being considered for a pardon.
A Cypriot court has ordered the seizure of a villa belonging to Malaysian fugitive Jho Low, who obtained Cypriot citizenship in 2015 through real estate investment.
Malaysian Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has reiterated that fugitive financier Jho Low must be brought to justice in Malaysia concerning the 1MDB financial scandal.
The Malaysian Cabinet did not discuss reports regarding fugitive financier Low Taek Jho's alleged bid for a US pardon, with discussions possibly slated for next week.
Former President Trump has threatened to seize full control of Iran's oil and gas facilities, specifically mentioning Kharg Island, as tensions escalate. This comes after the US warned Iran following overnight strikes, with the IRGC threatening to turn the region into 'hell'.
The United States Department of Justice has obtained a court order to forfeit a luxury apartment in New York, allegedly purchased with funds from the 1MDB scandal and tied to Jho Low’s personal assistant.
Following his interactions with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Donald Trump commented on a range of topics including trade deals, Iran's nuclear program, Taiwan arms sales, and the unlikely release of Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai. He also reflected on the overall dynamic and potential for lifting sanctions related to Iranian oil.
President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, accompanied by a delegation of top American business executives. Discussions are expected to cover trade relations, North Korea, and Iran's nuclear program.
Former President Trump publicly threatened to withdraw his endorsement and back a challenger against Republican Representative Lauren Boebert after she campaigned for fellow Republican Thomas Massie. Boebert acknowledged the risks of her actions following Trump's Truth Social post, while other reports touched on Trump's summit with Xi and unrelated projects.
Malaysian police are investigating claims that fugitive financier Jho Low, wanted in connection with the 1MDB scandal, secretly returned to Kuala Lumpur for meetings.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stated that his government is not opposed to fugitive financier Jho Low's bid for a US pardon, but emphasized that the decision rests with Washington and is subject to court processes. Anwar also addressed various domestic issues, including education policies and drug problems.
President Donald Trump arrived in China for a summit with President Xi Jinping, aiming to stabilize US-China relations and address trade tensions following a tariff war. The visit is marked by discussions on geopolitical rivalry and economic interests, with American CEOs accompanying Trump.
Malaysia’s anti-corruption investigation into a flagship chip-design deal with Britain’s Arm Holdings took a more combustible turn on Thursday after a former government aide declared: “I am not Jho Low 2.0.”
The remark – invoking the fugitive financier at the centre of Malaysia’s 1MDB scandal – came as the country’s anti-corruption agency pushed back against his claims and allies of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim warned the investigation risked appearing heavy handed.
The dispute has dragged on...