Israeli PM Netanyahu's political future appears shaky as a preliminary US-Iran peace deal, criticized by many Israelis, coincides with the end of his corruption trial's cross-examination. Despite Netanyahu's claims of success, opponents argue he failed to achieve war aims against Iran, weakening Israel's position.
Former Indonesian Education Minister Nadiem Makarim faces an 18-year prison sentence in a corruption trial over school laptop procurements. The case prompts questions among the Indonesian diaspora about the risks versus rewards of public service.
US President Donald Trump has publicly urged Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust. Trump told Axios that in the middle of a war, Netanyahu should not have to deal with a trial, calling it a 'political, unjustified prosecution.' The Israeli prime minister was indicted in 2019 and has pleaded not guilty, with his trial ongoing since 2020.
