US-Japan summit: What to expect February 05, 2025 at 11:54PM

Japanese prime minister Shigeru Ishiba will meet US President Donald Trump to strengthen security, trade, and energy ties. Key topics include reaffirming US-Japan security commitments, the Senkaku/Diaoyu dispute, and addressing trade tensions, especially after Biden’s block on Nippon Steel’s US Steel bid. They will also discuss AI investment and energy cooperation. The meeting aims to elevate US-Japan relations to a "golden age."

Israel orders army to plan to let Palestinians leave Gaza February 05, 2025 at 11:10PM

Israel's defence minister has ordered preparations for the "voluntary" departure of Palestinians from Gaza following a controversial proposal by US President Donald Trump to relocate them. The plan has faced global backlash, with the UN warning of "ethnic cleansing" and Palestinian leaders rejecting it as a violation of international law. While Israeli PM Netanyahu praised the proposal, the White House later clarified that any relocation would be temporary.