Japanese Emperor Akihito will end his three-decade reign this week when he abdicates on Tuesday.
His son Crown Prince Naruhito will become emperor on Wednesday.
Akihito has cited concerns about his age and declining health and is the first Japanese emperor to abdicate in 200 years.
James Lindsay from the Council on Foreign Relations says it's a huge transitional moment for the Japanese people.
WHO says first five patients evacuated via Gaza's Rafah crossing
A World Health Organisation (WHO) official said on Tuesday that the first five patients were transferred through Gaza's Rafah crossing with Egypt, which reopened on Monday.
Spain to ban social media access for children under 16
Spain will ban access to social media for minors under 16 and platforms will be required to implement age verification systems, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Tuesday as he announced several measures to guarantee a safe digital environment.
Clintons agree to testify in Epstein congressional probe ahead of contempt vote
Former US President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton, the 2016 Democratic presidential nominee, will testify in a congressional investigation into the late offender Jeffrey Epstein, a staffer said on Monday.
Air India checking fuel switches on its Boeing Dreamliners, memo says
Air India has begun checking the fuel switches on its Boeing Dreamliner aircraft, after one of its pilots reported a possible defect with the mechanism on one of the long-haul jets, according to an internal memo reviewed by Reuters.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has led messages welcoming guests to the World Government Summit 2026, running from February 3 - 5 under the theme ‘Shaping Future Governments’.
The UAE has denied false and unfounded claims that it would assume civilian administration of Gaza.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has explored ways to strengthen cooperation with Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
