A pro-Iranian fighter has been arrested following the kidnapping of American journalist Shelly Kittleson in Baghdad, Iraq. The U.S. State Department confirmed the arrest of the individual involved in the abduction of the journalist, who writes for the BBC and Politico.
On Saturday night, 27 asylum seekers stayed at an emergency shelter in Gieten, Drenthe, marking a slight increase from 25 people the previous night. The temporary facility, located in the De Goorns sports hall, has a total capacity to accommodate 150 individuals.
The US Pentagon has raised the espionage threat level from Israel to its highest category following reports of increased spying activities. Israel is specifically accused of attempting to eavesdrop on negotiations between the United States and Iran.
The number of children staying home from school in the Netherlands has reached 70,000, with figures continuing to rise each year. While politicians often blame teacher shortages and large class sizes, parents and experts argue that a lack of coordination between the healthcare and education sectors is the primary cause.
A fire broke out in a building at the corner of Schoterbosplein and Iepenstraat in Haarlem on the night of Saturday to Sunday. Emergency services were alerted around 3:00 AM, leading to the temporary evacuation of residents while multiple fire department units addressed the situation.
South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung has nominated Han Seong-sook, the current Minister of SMEs and Startups, as the country's new prime minister. If confirmed, Han would become the first woman to hold the position in twenty years.