World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
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Nature organizations concerned about increased greenhouse gas emissions
Director Marjolein Demmers of Natuur & Milieu expressed concern following reports that greenhouse gas emissions increased last year. Other environmental organizations have also voiced their worries re...
Son of Iranian President: Khamenei safe and well despite rumors
Yousef Pezeshkian, son of the Iranian president, announced that the country's new leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is safe and well despite rumors of potential injury. The statement follows speculation regar...
EU threatens sanctions if Venice Biennale art event allows Russia
The European Union has threatened to impose sanctions on the Venice Biennale if the organization does not reverse its decision to readmit Russia to the international art exhibition. The EU is demandin...
Petrol price drops slightly again for the first time since the start of the war in Iran
Fuel prices at Dutch gas stations saw a slight decrease on Wednesday, halting a sharp rise caused by conflict in the Middle East. The average national recommended price for diesel dropped to 2.495 eur...
CNV asks government to cut fuel excise duty by 20 cents
The Dutch labor union CNV has called on the government to temporarily reduce fuel excise duty by 20 cents per liter due to rising oil prices. This request follows a sharp increase in fuel costs trigge...
Qatar urges residents to stay indoors due to threat
The Qatari Ministry of Interior has raised the national threat level to high, advising residents to stay indoors and keep away from windows and open spaces. The warning was issued via social media, al...
Dutch CO2 emissions rise as neighboring countries close power plants
Dutch greenhouse gas emissions increased in 2025, primarily due to a rise in electricity production for export. The surge in exports to neighboring countries like Belgium and Germany occurred as those...
Lebanese state media: Israeli strike hits Beirut apartment building
Israeli attacks targeted an apartment building in central Beirut on Wednesday, according to Lebanese state media. It is currently unclear if there were any casualties, and the Israeli military has not...
North Korea ‘respects’ Iran’s choice for new supreme leader
North Korea has expressed its support for the appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran's new supreme leader. Pyongyang also condemned recent military actions by the United States and Israel against Ira...
Zelensky: Major Russian factory hit
Ukrainian forces targeted an important factory producing missile components in Russia's Bryansk border region on Tuesday. President Volodymyr Zelensky reported the strike, highlighting the strategic s...
Europe misses opportunities for a more sustainable food system
Scientists argue that current European Union policies are failing to adequately address climate risks and reduce the food system's environmental footprint. They state that a fundamental systemic chang...
Axios: US wants Israel not to attack Iran's oil sector
The U.S. government has reportedly requested that Israel refrain from targeting Iran's energy infrastructure, with a specific focus on the oil sector. This information was disclosed by sources speakin...
Pentagon reports 140 soldiers wounded in war
The Pentagon reported that approximately 140 U.S. service members have been injured during the conflict with Iran. Most of the injuries are described as minor according to a spokesperson speaking to R...
British warship en route to Mediterranean after Cyprus attack
The British navy ship HMS Dragon has departed Portsmouth for the Mediterranean Sea to strengthen regional defenses following a drone attack on a UK base in Cyprus earlier this month. This deployment f...
Zelensky reports deployment of Ukrainian drone experts in Middle East
Ukrainian military experts are being deployed to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia to assist in defending against Iranian drone attacks. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the miss...
Trump administration withdraws autism drug recommendation
The Trump administration has retracted its recommendation for using leucovorin to treat autism, citing a lack of sufficient evidence for its effectiveness. This decision marks a reversal of previous g...
Reuters: first days of war cost US $5.6 billion
The White House has informed Congress that the first two days of U.S. military operations against Iran cost the government 5.6 billion dollars. This financial information was reported by Reuters based...
Kung fu and backflips: Dancing robots are the stars of China, but what else can they do?
China is showcasing its advanced humanoid robots that can perform synchronized dances, kung fu, and backflips to demonstrate its technological progress in robotics. These robots are being utilized by ...
'China wants to erase us': Tibetans claim their land with an ancient world map
Dutch Tibetans unveiled an ancient European world map showing Tibet during a demonstration at Amsterdam's Dam Square on March 10. The protest aimed to counter Chinese efforts to erase Tibet's history ...
indebuurt is looking for Haarlemmers who moved abroad
The local news platform indebuurt is searching for former Haarlem residents who have moved abroad to share their stories of adventure. They are calling for people who left the city for a new life in a...
Canada steps up security at US and Israeli embassies
Canada has increased security measures at U.S. and Israeli embassies and consulates throughout the country. This decision follows a shooting incident at the American consulate in Toronto.
Inspection: Unclear if astronauts will survive moon mission
NASA's plans to send humans back to the moon face potential delays following safety concerns raised by the agency's inspector general. A recent report warns that it is currently unclear if astronauts ...
BBB switches to Meloni’s more right-wing group in European Parliament
The Dutch party BBB is moving its affiliation in the European Parliament from the center-right EPP to the more right-wing European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) group. This group includes Italian...
EU aims to deploy small nuclear reactors by 2030 for energy independence
The European Commission has introduced a new energy strategy that prioritizes investment in nuclear power to increase energy independence and stabilize costs. Starting in 2030, the European Union aims...
Israel wants 'no endless war' with Iran
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar stated that the country is not seeking an endless war with Iran. The declaration emphasizes that Israel does not want to remain in a state of prolonged military co...
Pieter Elbers resigns as CEO of IndiGo with immediate effect
Former KLM executive Pieter Elbers has resigned as the CEO of Indian airline IndiGo with immediate effect. His departure follows a period of significant operational chaos experienced by the carrier se...
Allies scrape together more Patriot missiles for Ukraine
Allies, including the Netherlands, are providing 35 additional Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine to help defend against Russian bombings. These resources were sourced from national stockpiles to...
Iran reports damage to historic palace after attacks
Iran has accused the United States and Israel of damaging the centuries-old Chehel Sotoun palace in Isfahan during recent attacks. A spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry urged the internation...