
Heated argument between lawyer Shafee, witness over Jho Low's lavish lifestyle
The 1MDB trial involving Najib Razak at the High Court became heated when lawyer Shafee Abdullah questioned former 1MDB CFO Azmi Tahir over Jho Low's lavish lifestyle.
Mon Mar 14 2022

Ex-1MDB CFO denies receiving bribes from Goldman Sachs or Tim Leissner
Former 1MDB CFO Azmi Tahir today denied that he had received bribes from Goldman Sachs to enable the latter to make significant profits from a US$1.75 billion bond issued in October 2012 by 1MELL.
Thu Jan 27 2022

I did not meet Jho Low off the road, he was Najib's representative - Ex-1MDB CFO
Azmi Tahir today told the High Court that he did not meet fugitive businessman, Low Taek Jho or Jho Low off the road, but believed that he was the representative of Najib Razak in 1MDB.
Wed Jan 26 2022

Not my place to raise concerns about 1MDB financial decision - Former 1MDB CFO
Former 1MDB CFO Azmi Tahir told the High Court today it was 'not his place' to raise concerns about the strategic investment company's financial decision.
Wed Jan 05 2022

Name dropped from lawsuit not to incriminate Najib - Witness
Former 1MDB CFO Azmi Tahir told the High Court today that he disagreed his name had been dropped from the government's lawsuit in order for him to incriminate Najib Razak in court.
Wed Jan 05 2022

US$3 bln used for donations, settle debts and not to fund 1MDB JV, court told
The High Court was told today that the US$3 billion bond guaranteed by the Malaysian government to 1MDB GIL was never used for its intended purpose of funding a 1MDB joint venture.
Tue Nov 16 2021

Witness didn't know part of US$3 billion bonds transferred to Tanore, court told
The former CFO of 1MDB told the High Court that he had no knowledge that part of the proceeds of the US$3 billion bond issuance had been transferred to three companies including Tanore.
Thu Nov 11 2021

Jho Low's proxy appointed as authorised signatory in 1MDB subsidiary
The High Court today was told that a proxy of fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho or Jho Low was appointed as one of the signatories in 1Malaysia Development Berhad Global Investment Limited (1MDB GIL).
Wed Feb 17 2021

Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025