Malaysian king meets Mahathir, who’s trying to be PM again

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia’s Mahathir Mohamad held an audience with the nation’s king on Thursday, fueling talks he may have the majority support to return as prime minister after his abrupt resignation and the collapse of his ruling coalition this week. Mahathir was summoned to the palace in the morning and left an hour later. He didn’t speak to reporters. The meeting came after the king interviewed lawmakers to determine who they support as prime minister and if they want fresh elections. A comeback as prime...