World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Venezuela and Colombia hold high-level talks after Maduro capture
Officials from Venezuela and Colombia held high-level consultations in Caracas to discuss bilateral cooperation. The talks focused on key sectors including trade, tourism, energy, and security, accord...
President Trump replaces head of Kennedy Center
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Matt Floca will replace Richard Grenell as the head of the Kennedy Center in Washington. The news was shared via the social media platform Truth Social, conf...
Axios: Trump rejected Putin's offer on Iranian enriched uranium
Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed transferring Iran's enriched uranium to Russia as part of a potential deal to end conflict in the Middle East. According to Axios, U.S. President Donald Trump...
Zelensky meets son of the last Shah of Iran
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Reza Pahlavi, the son of the last Shah of Iran, in Paris. During the meeting, Zelensky received updates from Pahlavi and his team regarding signals and ...
Red Cross sounds alarm over fate of civilians in Lebanon
The International Committee of the Red Cross has issued a warning regarding the worsening situation in Lebanon as civilians flee the escalating conflict. The organization highlighted the dire impact o...
Hezbollah ready for long conflict with Israel
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem announced in a speech that the group is prepared for a prolonged conflict with Israel. This statement indicates the group's readiness for continued military engagement in ...
Amsterdam artist Anaïs Lopez traveled to Japan eight times in seven years in obsessive search for a golden turtle
Telegraaf removes passage from article after Bellingcat investigation
The Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf removed a passage and a photo from an article after an investigation by Bellingcat suggested the content was fabricated. The report concerned alleged repatriation flig...
US: Up to $10 million for information on Khamenei
The United States government's Rewards for Justice program is offering up to $10 million for information regarding Iranian leader Mojtaba Khamenei and several key figures in his circle. In addition to...
US sends maritime reinforcements to the Middle East
The United States is deploying an additional 2,200 troops and several warships to the Middle East to bolster its presence in the region. The reinforcements include the USS Tripoli, an amphibious assau...
King Willem-Alexander calls Middle East heads of state
King Willem-Alexander has held phone calls with the leaders of Jordan, Oman, Qatar, and Kuwait to express support and solidarity following the conflict involving Iran. According to the Government Info...
Israel confirms thousands of strikes on Iran and Lebanon
The Israeli military reported conducting over 7,600 strikes against Iran and 1,100 in Lebanon since the start of the Middle East conflict. These figures were released by the Israel Defense Forces via ...
Dredging chaplain and former captain know the hardship for crews in the Persian Gulf: ‘Trapped on their ship, knowing we could be shot to heaven at any moment’
While Dutch citizens have been able to leave the Persian Gulf via air travel, ship crews remain trapped in the region under constant threat. Stefan Francke, known as the dredging minister, highlights ...
Greenlandic ruling party Siumut withdraws from coalition
The social-democratic Siumut party has announced its withdrawal from Greenland's governing coalition, according to Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen. This move results in the departure of Foreign M...
The Crown actress Jane Lapotaire dies at 81
British actress Jane Lapotaire, best known for her role as Princess Alice in the series The Crown, has died at the age of 81. She earned acclaim for portraying Prince Philip's mother in the popular Ne...
United States supports Israel in ICJ genocide case
The United States has filed a declaration of intervention at the International Court of Justice to support Israel in the genocide case brought by South Africa. The legal action, which South Africa ini...
Notorious Uruguayan drug cartel boss Marset arrested in Bolivia
Uruguayan cartel leader Sebastián Marset has been arrested in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, during a large police operation. The capture was announced by the head of Paraguay's anti-drug agency on national ra...
Will there be a referendum on an Amsterdam boycott of Israel?
A citizen collective has submitted a request for a referendum in Amsterdam to implement a ten-point boycott of Israel, targeting municipal ties, procurement, and cultural cooperation. The initiative h...
Will there be a referendum on an Amsterdam boycott of Israel?
A citizen collective has submitted a formal request for a referendum in Amsterdam concerning a municipal boycott of Israel, listing ten specific demands such as severing ties with Israeli institutions...
Macron: Iran war offers Russia no relief
French President Emmanuel Macron met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris, stating that the conflict in the Middle East would not offer Russia any relief in its war against Ukraine. Ma...
Israel drops leaflets over Beirut, residents in panic
Israeli aircraft caused panic in Beirut by flying low and dropping leaflets over several neighborhoods in the Lebanese capital. Residents reported hearing loud bangs as the planes dispersed the papers...
European Commission: EU needs Poland for Europe's security
The European Commission has expressed its hope that Poland will utilize the EU defense loans it requested to strengthen regional security. A spokesperson highlighted Poland's role as the backbone of t...
Dutch Cabinet critical of US decision to ease Russia sanctions
The Dutch cabinet has criticized the United States' decision to temporarily ease oil sanctions against Russia. Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen stated that international pressure on Russia should be inc...
Hegseth: Iran's Supreme Leader likely mutilated
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced during a Friday press conference that Iran's recently elected supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is injured and reportedly mutilated. Hegseth provided n...
British government seeks quick start to 'golden age' for nuclear energy
The British government aims to accelerate the construction of nuclear power plants by significantly overhauling existing regulations. This plan includes easing nature conservation rules, a move that h...
Renouncing US passport much cheaper after legal battle
The US government has significantly reduced the fee for renouncing citizenship from $2,350 to $450 following a legal dispute. This change provides financial relief to Dutch Americans seeking a certifi...
Cuba confirms talks with US over possible deal
The Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that Cuba and the United States recently held discussions aimed at finding common ground for potential collaboration and shared interests. Cuba expresse...
Brussels not considering easing EU sanctions against Russia
The European Commission and the European Council have stated they will not ease sanctions against Russia despite the United States' decision to lift certain oil export restrictions. European leaders e...
Four suspects arrested after explosion at Rotterdam synagogue
Four individuals have been arrested on suspicion of involvement in an explosion at a synagogue in Rotterdam. The incident occurred at the A.B.N. Davidsplein location during the night between Thursday ...
French soldier killed by Iranian drone
A French soldier was killed and several others were injured during a drone attack in Iraqi Kurdistan on Thursday evening. Colonel François-Xavier de la Chesnais confirmed that the attack was carried ...