World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Iran threatens attacks on all ports in the region
Iran's military has threatened to attack all regional ports if its own civilian ports are targeted. The warning identifies these ports as legitimate targets for retaliation amid escalating regional te...
From Tel Aviv to Ajax: Jordi Cruyff likes working with his own people
Jordi Cruijff has brought a team of trusted Spanish colleagues to assist him in his role at Ajax in Amsterdam. These associates, who previously worked with him in Israel, China, and Ecuador, help form...
Broad majority of Parliament supports deployment of naval ship Evertsen
A large majority of the Dutch House of Representatives supports the cabinet's decision to deploy the navy ship Zr. Ms. Evertsen to the eastern Mediterranean. The vessel will be sent on a defensive mis...
Drents Museum postpones exhibition due to 'geopolitical tensions'
The Drents Museum has postponed an upcoming exhibition featuring art from New Delhi after the Indian Ministry of Culture blocked the transport of the artworks. The ministry cited current geopolitical ...
Beverwijk family back from Dubai after tense and hectic stay: 'It could have ended very differently'
A family from Beverwijk has returned home following a stressful holiday in Dubai that was disrupted by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. What was intended as a short, relaxing break turned into...
Trump: War over soon because there is nothing left to attack
President Donald Trump stated in an interview with Axios that a war against Iran would end quickly because there are almost no targets left to attack. He made these remarks on Wednesday, emphasizing t...
UK government releases some documents on Mandelson appointment
The British government has released the first set of documents regarding the appointment of Peter Mandelson, the former UK ambassador to the United States. Mandelson was previously removed from his po...
The Netherlands to release part of its emergency fuel and oil reserves
The Netherlands is set to release a portion of its strategic oil and fuel reserves in response to rising prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East. This action is part of a coordinated effort b...
Netherlands releases part of oil reserves to dampen prices: 5.4 million barrels
The Netherlands and more than thirty other countries decided on Wednesday to release part of their strategic oil reserves to help lower global oil prices. As part of this International Energy Agency i...
Attacks on Iran will continue as long as necessary, says Israeli minister
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that military operations against Iran by Israel and the United States will continue until all strategic objectives are achieved. Katz claimed that recent...
Polish prosecutors open investigation into Epstein human trafficking links
The Polish Public Prosecution Service has launched an investigation into potential links between an international criminal network and the late American sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The network is su...
Barbra Streisand to receive honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes for contribution to cinema
Barbra Streisand will be honored with a lifetime achievement Palme d'Or at this year's Cannes Film Festival. The award recognizes her extensive career and significant contributions to the film industr...
Barbra Streisand to receive honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes Festival
Barbra Streisand will receive an honorary Palme d'Or for her lifetime achievement at this year's Cannes Film Festival. The 83-year-old artist will be presented with the award on May 23 during the fest...
Prime Minister Jetten meets concerned members of Iranian community
Prime Minister Jetten met with members of the Iranian community on Wednesday to discuss the ongoing conflict in Iran and its personal impact on them. The meeting follows recent military actions agains...
Meloni: Iran must not possess nuclear weapons
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated to the Italian Senate that Iran must not be allowed to possess nuclear weapons, citing grave consequences for international security. She warned that Iran'...
ANVR: around fifty Dutch people still stranded in Middle East
The ANVR reports that the majority of Dutch travelers stranded in the Middle East have returned home via repatriation or charter flights. Approximately fifty people remain stuck in the region due to t...
EU Parliament seeks unity on war but is divided on strategy
During a European Parliament debate on the Middle East conflict, various party groups emphasized the need for the European Union to present a unified front. Jeroen Lenaers of the CDA argued that the E...
Kremlin accuses UK of involvement in Storm Shadow attack
The Kremlin has accused the United Kingdom of involvement in a Ukrainian attack on the Russian city of Bryansk using Storm Shadow missiles. The strike on Tuesday reportedly resulted in at least six de...
KLM cancels all flights to Dubai until March 28
KLM has cancelled all flights to Dubai until March 28th due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The airline will not fly to the destination for the time being as a result of the regional secur...
Middle East war costs European taxpayers an extra 3 billion euros
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the first ten days of the war in the Middle East cost European taxpayers an additional €3 billion in fossil fuel imports. The conflict ...
Iran now also sees banks and tech companies as targets in war
Iran has declared financial institutions and technology companies with ties to the United States and Israel as potential military targets. An Iranian military spokesperson stated that this move follow...
Son of last Shah: Iran in decisive phase, awaiting the call
Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran's last Shah, has stated that the country is entering the decisive phase of its struggle against the current regime. In a video message, he urged citizens to stay off the ...
Police rule out terrorism after deadly bus fire in Switzerland
Swiss police have ruled out terrorism as a motive for a bus fire in Kerzers that killed six people and injured three others on Tuesday evening. Although there are no indications of a terrorist attack,...
FT: Kremlin campaigns for Orbán's re-election in Hungary
According to the Financial Times, the Kremlin has launched a campaign to support Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in his bid for reelection next month. The publication reports having reviewed a ...
Fish, fertilizer or mortgages: everything more expensive due to high oil prices
The war in the Middle East is driving up oil prices, resulting in higher costs for a wide range of products including fuel, bricks, and fertilizer. These economic impacts are expected to be widespread...
Drones crash near Dubai airport, several injured
Two drones landed near Dubai airport on Wednesday, resulting in injuries to four individuals of various nationalities. Local authorities reported that despite the incident, air traffic operations have...
Entire KLM crew stranded in Dubai for days: 'There we were in our KLM pajamas'
A group of 22 KLM crew members returned home on Wednesday after being stranded in Dubai for several days due to the outbreak of war. During their stay, the group experienced high levels of tension, in...
Belgium organizes alternative song festival against Israel's participation
Several Belgian organizations are organizing an alternative song festival called United for Palestine scheduled for May 12. The event, featuring former Eurovision participants, is being held in protes...
Netherlands must create emergency gas reserve to prevent new crisis
Gasunie has advised the Dutch government to establish a strategic emergency gas reserve to prevent future energy crises. The recommendation follows concerns about the vulnerability of the national gas...
