Russia has announced a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine for May 8 and 9 to commemorate Victory Day. The announcement follows a proposal for a truce made by President Vladimir Putin during a recent phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Around 500 people gathered for an alternative Remembrance Day ceremony at the Lange Voorhout in The Hague on Monday evening. The event, initiated by former civil servants and diplomats, was held for the second time.
People across the Netherlands observed two minutes of silence on Monday evening to honor victims of World War II and subsequent conflicts. The national ceremony took place on Dam Square in Amsterdam, featuring the traditional Last Post signal and the national anthem.
Customs officials at Schiphol Airport discovered six tree poison frogs abandoned in a departure hall toilet after a passenger reported a sighting. The animals were likely intended for smuggling abroad, an incident described by authorities as a rare occurrence.
At least three Indian nationals were injured during new Iranian attacks on the United Arab Emirates. Local authorities confirmed the casualties following the strikes in the Gulf state.
The United States military has destroyed six small Iranian boats and successfully intercepted several missiles and drones. Admiral Brad Cooper reported the operations, which targeted Iranian assets during recent military activity.