"Going into these games, we know the challenge. It’s going to be difficult but not impossible," he told CNA.

The Lions will face 33rd-ranked Paraguay on Nov 13 then go up against five-time world champions Brazil on Nov 17.

The revelation came on National Heroes’ Day as thousands of protesters flooded the streets of Jakarta and Surabaya calling for the Vice President’s removal, political accountability, anti-corruption reforms, and better handling of the ecological crisis.

CNA’s Afifah Ariffin reports from Najib’s home in Kuala Lumpur. (Video: CNA/Lancelot Theseira, Afifah Ariffin)

A court ruled on Tuesday (Nov 10) that Najib can serve the remainder of his prison term at home.

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“In line with the conditional pardon (granted by the King), the accused is to serve the remainder of his reduced six-year jail term under house arrest at 11, Jalan Langgak Duta, Taman Duta, Kuala Lumpur until Aug 23, 2028,” the judge said.

Najib was seen leaving the High Court for Kajang Prison after the court decision.

CNA also saw preparations underway at Najib’s home, with a police cordon going up.

His political party had paid a RM50 million (US$12.3 million) fine which was required for him to be released for house arrest.

Trump told reporters at the White House that he had spoken to Huang earlier in the day, following revelations that the chipmaker’s founder was a target of a foreign intelligence operation.

"I asked him that question, 'Did you have any idea that she was a spy?' He said, 'I had no idea that she was a spy'. And I really believe him," Trump said.

“The last 24 hours of my life has been insane,” White told the media.