The US Defense Department estimates it could take up to six months to clear Iranian mines from the Strait of Hormuz. This prolonged demining process is expected to keep global oil and gas prices high even after a potential peace deal is reached.
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi has warned that current global instability and conflicts could trigger a new international nuclear arms race. In an interview with The Telegraph, he suggested that the prevailing situation might lead to as many as twenty countries seeking to develop nuclear weapons.
A motorcyclist was injured in an accident on the Nieuwe Gracht in Haarlem on Thursday morning. The victim was rushed to the hospital for medical treatment following the incident.
American photographer Carol Guzy has won the World Press Photo of the Year award for her image depicting a family being separated by ICE agents. The winning photograph highlights the emotional impact of immigration enforcement procedures.
A data hack on March 12 at the municipality of Epe resulted in the theft of personal information belonging to nearly all its residents. Stolen data includes names, addresses, and social security numbers (BSN), while some individuals may have also had bank details or identification copies compromised.
For the first time in five years, the number of discovered drug laboratories in the Netherlands decreased, with 142 sites identified in 2024 compared to 167 the previous year. Additionally, incidents of illegal drug waste dumping were nearly halved, falling to 117 reported cases.