Global News Podcast Malaysia ex-PM found guilty in state funds scandal
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Dec 26, 2025 
Anbarasan Etherajan discusses the uproar surrounding the Delhi High Court's decision to suspend a life sentence for a former official, prompting public protests. James Gallagher shares insights from Edinburgh on Alzheimer's research, highlighting new studies using live brain tissue and the growing optimism for future treatments. Samir Hussain covers President Zelensky's upcoming meeting with Trump to discuss peace proposals for Ukraine, reflecting on the mixed public sentiment regarding territorial concessions. Together, they provide a riveting glimpse into pressing global issues.
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Najib Convicted Again Over 1MDB
- Najib Razak was convicted of abuse of power and money laundering related to 1MDB and sentenced to 15 years in this case.
- He is already serving a separate six-year sentence and his lawyers say they will appeal.
Case Deepens Malaysia's Political Divisions
- The trials have deeply divided Malaysia with supporters calling the prosecutions politically motivated.
- Observers say the case caps years of complex international investigations into multi-billion dollar embezzlement.
Outrage Over Suspended Sentence In Delhi
- Kuldeep Sengar's suspended sentence sparked street protests after a 2019 life term for raping a 17-year-old.
- The victim's family suffered violence and suspicious deaths linked to the case, heightening public outrage.