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SEREMBAN: Malaysia will not oppose a bid by a fugitive businessman involved in the massive 1MDB corruption scandal to seek a pardon from United States President Donald Trump, Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Friday (May 15).Speaking to reporters during a visit to Seremban district, south of Kuala Lumpur, Anwar described the plea by Low Taek Jho as a “non-issue”.The businessman, better known as Jho Low, is formally seeking a “pardon after completion of sentence”, according to the US Department of Justice website.Whistleblowers allege that Jho Low, a well-connected Malaysian financier with no official role, helped set up the 1MDB state investment fund…

NewsFeedUS President Donald Trump concluded a two-day summit in Beijing with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The high-profile visit, in which Trump aimed to reset relations with Beijing, saw discussions on trade, Taiwan, and the war on Iran.Published On 15 May 202615 May 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A bipartisan Senate duo are pushing a proposal to permanently prohibit former lawmakers and elected officers of Congress from lobbying.Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida and Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts have teamed up on a measure called the “Banning Lobbying And Safeguarding Trust Act,” or “BLAST Act.”UNIVERSITIES FACE FUNDING THREAT AS LAWMAKERS TARGET SCHOOLS WITH TIES TO ADVERSARIAL NATIONS Sen. Rick Scott, a Republican from Florida, in the Senate Subway during a vote at the US Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Friday, March 14, 2025. (Allison Robbert/Bloomberg via Getty Images)”When…

A split image shows Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos speaking to reporters about the suspected abduction of Nancy Guthrie, alongside an image of Guthrie seated during a game of mahjong. (Rebecca Noble/Reuters, Courtesy of NBC) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! BADGE OF DISHONOR: Move to oust Nancy Guthrie sheriff fails as Pima County supervisors refer perjury allegations to AGGAVEL DROPPED: Alex Murdaugh wins new trial after court clerk allegedly told jurors not to be ‘fooled’ by defensePOISONED PLOTLINE: Children’s book author fires off message to sons in final court moments before sentencing for husband’s murderEVIDENCE HUNT: Feds…

A Quebec firearms company says an internal investigation has confirmed that its rifles were “fraudulent diverted” to Russia. Cadex Defence said its “comprehensive” review found the shipments occurred without the company’s authorization or knowledge.“Upon discovering this situation, Cadex fully cooperated with the competent Canadian authorities responsible for reviewing this matter,” it said.“The company also strengthened its verification mechanisms, due diligence procedures, and control measures in order to further reduce the risks of fraudulent diversion within the international supply chain.”The investigation was launched after Global News reported that Russian snipers were using Canadian-made Cadex rifles.The precision firearms were also displayed at…

Australian Min Woo Lee was hanging tough as American Alex Smalley grabbed the second-round clubhouse lead at the PGA Championship in chilly Philadelphia.

At the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Cebu earlier this month, regional leaders proposed tapping the emergency rice reserve. Under the ASEAN Plus Three Emergency Rice Reserve, shared with China, Japan and South Korea, rice is stockpiled for immediate release during disasters without disrupting market prices. Leaders also discussed establishing a regional oil stockpile as a long-term measure to reduce exposure to future supply disruptions and economic shocks. TOURISM SECTOR HARD HITThe effects of the crisis are also spreading beyond food prices and agriculture, hitting Cebu’s tourism sector hard. Tourism is a key pillar of Cebu’s economy, with the province relying…

The NFL considered multiple factors in scheduling its 2026 regular-season kickoff game with the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks, and in picking the New England Patriots as the opponent, league executives insist the drama surrounding the Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini scandal played no part in their choice.So, yes, the league would have us believe it did not seriously weigh the sizeable elephant in the room.”Look, we focused on the football game and the reach of the Super Bowl, and that alone is an incredible story,” NFL Executive Vice President Hans Schroeder said Friday during a league conference call. Dianna Russini, left,…

Donald Trump does not commit to arms sale during China visit.A year ago, United States-China relations reached one of their lowest points when Donald Trump announced his “Liberation Day” tariffs.The US president made some concessions when he met his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, a few months later.And the White House yielded more ground in the run-up to Trump’s visit to Beijing this week.It suspended a $14bn arms sale to Taiwan, which China claims as its sovereign territory.But that did not stop Xi from calling Taiwan “the single most important issue” in relations with the US.Could a dispute over the territory…