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Najib Razak, Muhyiddin Yassin, and Ismail Sabri Yaakob were seen together outside a Kuala Lumpur courthouse as they attended separate legal hearings. The rare gathering highlighted the ongoing judicial challenges facing Malaysia’s recent political leadership.
A Syrian court has sentenced former President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia for killings and torture, including crimes against humanity. The ruling has been met with celebrations by some Syrians, who view it as a step towards justice.
A daily news digest covers various topics including the re-evaluation of Josef Stalin in Russia, Germany's struggles with the climate crisis and heatwave, and questions of accountability in Syria after historical rulings concerning Bashar al-Assad.
A 23-year-old Kanwariya was killed and two others sustained injuries when their motorcycle collided with a UTC bus on the Haridwar-Najibabad highway in Uttarakhand, India.
Goodfood has announced the appointment of Najib Maalouf as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is in stable condition after undergoing a coronary procedure, with doctors confirming that no stent was required.
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak is scheduled to undergo a heart procedure at Serdang Hospital next week. His lawyer confirmed the upcoming medical intervention.
Thousands of protesters gathered in Tirana for the 43rd consecutive day, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama and his government. Demonstrators marched through the streets, accusing the government of corruption and mismanagement.
The Court of Appeal granted former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak permission to be present at the hearing on the Malaysian Bar’s challenge to his SRC International pardon on July 31.
The UMNO deputy president has dismissed claims linking Najib Razak to the Johor state election, emphasizing that the campaign should focus on the state government rather than pardons or personal attacks.
The Malaysian Bar president stated that their court challenges are based on law and not personal attacks against Zahid and Najib, clarifying the professional body's position.
A judge explained that Najib Razak's lack of remorse and his role in siphoning 1MDB money were key factors in determining his jail and RM13 billion sentence.
Haji Najibullah, a 50-year-old former Afghan Taliban commander, has been sentenced to 42 years in prison by a US judge for abducting a journalist and supporting fighters responsible for killing American troops in 2008.
A former Taliban commander has been sentenced to 42 years in prison for his involvement in the killings of US soldiers and the kidnappings of journalists. Najibullah had pleaded guilty in April 2025 to providing material support for acts of terrorism and conspiring to take hostages.
Animal rights group PETA has called on Kajang Prison to provide vegan meals for Malaysia's jailed former prime minister Najib Razak and other inmates, describing it as 'the only peaceful meal'.
Atef Najib, a cousin of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and a former high-ranking official, is facing trial on charges of crimes against humanity and war crimes related to his actions during the 2011 uprising. This marks a landmark legal proceeding, being the first trial of a senior Assad government official for such atrocities.
Atef Najib, a former security chief in Daraa, Syria, known for his harsh treatment of anti-regime protesters, is now standing trial, marking the first such case for a senior Assad regime official.
A Syrian court has begun the trial of former security official Atif Najib, a prominent figure from the Assad era, marking a significant legal development.
A Syrian court in Damascus has commenced the first public trial against officials from the former Bashar al-Assad regime. The proceedings target Assad-era figures, including a relative of the ousted president.
Rosmah Mansor testified in High Court, stating she never used any of the 44 jewellery pieces from a Lebanese jeweller, claiming she was busy campaigning for Najib.
Malaysian Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad testified in High Court, denying any knowledge or involvement in his daughter's board posts. The testimony came amid a RM5 million lawsuit against former Prime Minister Najib Razak.
A Malaysian court has ordered former Prime Minister Najib Razak to pay $1.3 billion to a unit of the state fund 1MDB, marking a significant development in the ongoing financial scandal.
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has initiated a final attempt to revive his RM1.9 million lawsuit against former Attorney General Tommy Thomas, raising questions about the AG's immunity.
A former director of SRC International Sdn Bhd testified in court that former Prime Minister Najib Razak was the sole factor behind the company's RM4 billion loan from KWAP.
During a High Court hearing in Kuala Lumpur, it was argued that the board of directors of SRC International Sdn Bhd had no option but to follow the advice of former Prime Minister Najib Razak.
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s defence team told the High Court that a central witness testimony was built on hearsay.
Malaysia's Court of Appeal has allowed Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad's appeal to recuse a judicial commissioner in a RM5 million defamation suit filed by Najib Razak.
Former 1MDB CEO Datuk Shahrol Azral has denied that Jho Low acted as Prime Minister, insisting that Najib Razak was briefed indirectly regarding the 1MDB scandal.
Former Syrian general Atef Najib has been sentenced to death for crimes against humanity, a verdict welcomed by victims but criticized by some NGOs as an unfair trial, testing Syria's transitional justice.
Malaysia's High Court was told that former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak returned US$620 million after the 13th General Election because he was uncomfortable holding the funds.
The High Court in Kuala Lumpur heard today that the Auditor-General's interim report on 1MDB had excluded former Prime Minister Najib Razak's personal bank accounts.
The High Court is hearing arguments in the trial of Najib Razak, focusing on the alleged betrayal of the public through a US$5.64 billion fraud involving 1MDB. The proceedings detail the accusations against the former Prime Minister.
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is in stable condition after undergoing a coronary procedure, with doctors confirming that no stent was needed.
Rosmah filed the lawsuit in June, claiming that Harith had defamed her during a comedy routine in Melaka in January this year.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has cautioned parties contesting in the Johor state election against using the imprisonment of former Prime Minister Najib Razak as a campaign issue.
Pakatan's candidate Muhd Najib has vowed to further develop Bandar Universiti Pagoh into a new socio-economic hub, promising more sustainable urban facilities. This pledge was made during the Johor polls.
Lawyer Tan Sri Shafee Abdullah argued before the Court of Appeal that former Prime Minister Najib Razak's tax appeal would become moot if the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) insists on its 'pay first, talk later' policy.
A judge in the 1MDB case has commented that former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's reaction to the US$681 million (RM2.08 billion) deposited into his account was not that of a reasonable person.
A High Court judge presiding over Datuk Seri Najib Razak's 1MDB criminal trial issued an 809-page judgment, describing the scale of the 1MDB looting as so immense it made 'Attila the Hun look like a choirboy'.
Haji Najibullah, a former Taliban commander, has been sentenced to 42 years in prison for the kidnapping of a journalist and the killings of US soldiers. Najibullah reportedly apologized to the journalist he abducted.
The High Court in Kuala Lumpur partially allowed an application by former Prime Minister Datuk S. Najib Razak for access to 1MDB documents in a US$8 billion lawsuit.
Atef Najib, a cousin of the former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, is standing trial in Syria, marking the first time a high-ranking figure from the Assad regime faces justice since its fall. The trial is being broadcast across the country.
Technical Adviser Najib Mabo successfully guided Doma United back to the Nigerian Premier League, fulfilling the mandate given by proprietor Alhaji Suleiman Umar.
A trial in Damascus involving former senior regime official Atef Najib is seen as a crucial first step for victims of the Assad regime.
Malaysia's jailed former Prime Minister Najib Razak has reportedly withdrawn his appeal to serve his 1MDB-linked prison sentence under house arrest. This decision comes amidst ongoing legal proceedings related to his corruption conviction.
Lebanese President Michel Aoun and Prime Minister Najib Mikati have discussed their country's readiness to engage in talks with Israel. President Aoun has reportedly set a course for these negotiations, emphasizing a choice for prosperity.
Malaysian Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad has withdrawn his civil defamation suit against Najib Razak, with the settlement involving a Facebook clarification and the removal of a disputed post by Najib.
The Kuala Lumpur High Court has scheduled May 7 to hear Datuk Seri Najib Razak's application for a stay on his SRC International payment and to decide on associated costs.
A Malaysian High Court has ordered jailed former Prime Minister Najib Razak to pay US$1.68 billion to a former 1MDB unit, finding him liable for breaching fiduciary duties, abusing his position, and misappropriating funds.
Goodfood has announced the appointment of Najib Maalouf as its new President and Chief Operating Officer, bringing new leadership to the company's executive team.
Najib moves to cite ex-AG Ahmad Terrirudin for contempt The Star | Malaysia
A former director of SRC International Sdn Bhd testified in the High Court that the board only approved shareholder resolutions and was unaware of the RM42 million transfer to former Prime Minister Najib Razak.
A former director testified in court that Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak actively controlled SRC International through his proxy, Nik Faisal.
1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) has reached a settlement to drop its civil suit against former chief financial officer Radhi Mohamad. However, the trial will proceed for former Prime Minister Najib Razak and five other individuals.
Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been sentenced to death in absentia by a Syrian court. The sentence was handed down for atrocities committed during his rule.
An offshore asset recovery specialist testified in the High Court that she was unsure if Jho Low was the 'number one' figure but confirmed that Najib Razak received 1MDB funds.
A financial fraud investigator testified in the High Court that he did not check if US$620 million returned by Najib was rerouted in the 1MDB case.
Malaysia's Apex Court granted Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak a delay in his bid to revive a suit against former Attorney-General Tommy Thomas, citing his recovery from heart surgery.
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is scheduled to undergo a medical procedure to remove plaque near a blood vessel, according to his wife Rosmah Mansor.
Rosmah Mansor, wife of former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak, has filed a defamation lawsuit against comedian Harith Iskander over alleged insulting and body-shaming remarks made during a stand-up routine.
A remark concerning former prime minister Najib Razak's pardon has significantly impacted Malaysia's Johor state election, potentially altering the expected outcome for the dominant Barisan Nasional coalition.
Azalina has dismissed claims that a Barisan Nasional (BN) victory in Johor would lead to the release of Najib Razak from prison, stating that elections cannot be used to free individuals serving sentences.
The Sultan of Selangor has credited former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak for approving the LRT3 project, noting its restoration under Anwar and criticizing Lim Guan Eng for previous project cuts.
The judge who convicted former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak in the 1MDB scandal stated that the fund's plunder was so vast it overshadowed the exploits of Attila the Hun.
Haji Najibullah was sentenced to 42 years in Manhattan federal court for his role in the 2008 kidnapping of New York Times journalist David Rohde, capping a long saga.
A New York court has sentenced former Taliban commander Haji Najibullah to 42 years in prison for taking an American journalist hostage and attacking US servicemembers.
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has filed an application to introduce fresh evidence in his ongoing legal efforts to overturn his 1MDB conviction.
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has been granted a stay of execution on a US$1.3 billion payment order related to the SRC International case, pending his appeal.
The High Court in Kuala Lumpur will decide on May 13 whether former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak can obtain a stay of execution for a US$1.18 billion payout related to the SRC International case.
The trial of Atef Najib, a cousin of Bashar al-Assad known as the 'Butcher of Syria,' is underway, with Najib accused of torturing and killing children. He is the first official linked to the regime to face such charges.
The appeal for former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak's house arrest has been withdrawn, with his lawyer Shafee Abdullah declining to comment on the development.
A High Court hearing revealed that police found hundreds of millions of ringgit in cash and jewellery in overfilled luggage bags during a raid on a luxury condominium linked to the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) investigation.
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has settled a 2022 defamation suit filed against him by Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad over a nepotism claim.
Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati declared on Thursday that there is no end in sight to the war that has displaced one million people over the past month, as families continue to flee the conflict. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam reiterated that Lebanon is a 'victim of war' and pledged to redouble political efforts to end the conflict.
Lawyer Tan Sri Shafee Abdullah has rejected a news report claiming that his client, former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, is seeking a fresh pardon.
SRC directors can’t defy Najib’s decision, court told The Star
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak is moving forward with his attempt to cite the former Attorney General for contempt of court.
A former director of SRC International testified that he was unaware of the RM42 million transferred to former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak.