Malaysia’s courtroom drama continues, Beijing and Washington outline a fragile truce, and 500 workers face layoffs as Jetstar Asia folds.

🇲🇾 Malaysia

• Former PM Najib Razak’s legal attempt to dismiss the SRC 2 charges was denied.
  
• The prosecution seeks time to prepare for trial; a final decision is expected June 20.
  
• Najib is serving time for the original SRC case; his lawyer wants a temporary discharge.
  

🌍 International

• The US and China reached a tentative deal to ease trade tensions over rare earth exports.
  
• The framework awaits approval from Presidents Trump and Xi.
  
• Both sides accuse each other of non-tariff violations since the last truce.
  

🌏 Asia

• Jetstar Asia will cease operations in July, cutting over 500 jobs and 16 routes.
  
• Rising costs and regional airline competition triggered the shutdown.
  
• Qantas Group says it will support staff with severance, bonuses, and job placement help.
  

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