Japan's birth rate has declined for the tenth consecutive year, remaining one of the lowest in the world. The country continues to face significant challenges associated with a shrinking and aging population.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and ambassadors from all 32 member states are visiting Kyiv on Wednesday. The group is convening the first meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council to discuss ongoing cooperation between the alliance and Ukraine.
The municipality of Bloemendaal has decided not to renew the lease for the property at Zeeweg 3 in Overveen, ending a long-term agreement dating back to 1969. Consequently, the pavilion Het Witte Huis must vacate the premises by the end of the summer to allow the municipality to sell the land.
Former House Speaker Khadija Arib appeared before the parliamentary inquiry committee on COVID-19 for the third day of public hearings. Arib led the Dutch House of Representatives during the first phase of the pandemic until the spring of 2021. The proceedings focus on evaluating the government's response to the health crisis.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to begin in 11 days, hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The tournament schedule has been released, highlighting the Dutch national team's pursuit of their first world title.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced strikes on an oil terminal and a military base in Russia's St. Petersburg region, as well as a weapons plant in the Tambov region. These targets are located hundreds of kilometers from the Ukrainian border and coincide with the start of an economic forum hosted by Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg.