World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Azerbaijan: Iran planning attacks on Jewish targets
Azerbaijan has accused the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of planning attacks on Jewish targets within its borders, including the Israeli embassy and a synagogue. The allegations also invol...
Moscow reports massive attack on targets in Ukraine
Russia's Ministry of Defense announced a large-scale overnight air attack targeting Ukraine's military-industrial complexes, airfields, and energy infrastructure. The strikes aimed to disable key stra...
President: No attacks on countries that do not fire at Iran
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that the country's leadership has agreed to only respond to attacks and will not strike nations that do not target Iran. He offered apologies to neighboring ...
Israeli military reports more Iranian missile attacks
The Israeli military reported that Iran launched a series of missile attacks against Israel on Saturday morning. These strikes follow several reports of similar Iranian attacks occurring throughout th...
Arab League emergency meeting on attacks on member states
Foreign ministers of the Arab League will hold an emergency videoconference on Sunday to discuss recent airstrikes against member states in the Persian Gulf. The meeting was requested by several count...
Repatriation flight from Oman also arrives at Schiphol
A KLM repatriation flight carrying 281 passengers from Muscat, Oman, landed at Schiphol Airport at approximately 8:15 AM. The group included 263 Dutch nationals who were stranded in the Middle East du...
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56 Dutch nationals on repatriation flight from Egypt, 281 people from Oman [update]
A TUI repatriation flight carrying 56 Dutch travelers from Israel and the West Bank landed at Schiphol Airport early Saturday morning. The operation, coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, wa...
Max Verstappen crystal clear in Melbourne: ‘I’m not enjoying it at all, I’m emotionally drained’
Max Verstappen expressed significant frustration and emotional exhaustion following a rare crash during the qualifying session in Melbourne. The four-time world champion emphasized that he is prepared...
Qatar aviation authority allows limited air traffic
Qatar's aviation authority has announced the partial reopening of its airspace for limited air traffic. The airspace was previously closed following retaliatory attacks by Iran.
Explosions heard in Dubai and Manama
Journalists from the French news agency AFP reported hearing explosions in Dubai and Manama, the capital of Bahrain. No further information regarding the cause or impact of the incidents has been rele...
56 Dutch nationals on board repatriation flight from Egypt
A TUI repatriation flight carrying 56 Dutch citizens from Israel and the West Bank arrived at Schiphol Airport early Saturday morning. The mission, coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was ...
Air raid alerts across Ukraine, several dead in Kharkiv region
Ukraine issued a nationwide air raid alert early Saturday morning following Russian attacks in the Kharkiv region. At least three people were reported killed in the strikes, prompting the country-wide...
Deliberate impact on space rock had greater effect than expected
A deliberate space probe crash into an asteroid had a more significant impact than previously estimated. The experiment not only knocked the target rock out of its path but also changed the orbit of t...
Turkey threatened counterattack against Iran, says Berendsen
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen stated that Turkey has threatened to launch a counter-attack against Iran if it is targeted again. Berendsen revealed this information during a television appearan...
Death of French baby 'seems unrelated' to recalled baby food
French prosecutors have stated that the death of a baby in early January appears to be unrelated to the consumption of baby food. This finding comes after a food watchdog group took legal action follo...
US warns Americans in Iraq of possible attacks
The US embassy in Iraq has issued a warning regarding potential attacks on hotels in the northern Kurdistan region by Iranian-backed militias. Consequently, US citizens are being urged to leave the co...
Berendsen enlists military for repatriations near Iran
Dutch Foreign Affairs Minister Tom Berendsen has requested assistance from the Ministry of Defense to repatriate citizens currently stranded in the Middle East. The minister announced the decision dur...
White House: we need another four to six weeks in Iran
The White House announced on Friday that the United States requires an additional four to six weeks to achieve its objectives in Iran. Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt assured that there is sufficient am...
KLM further postpones resumption of flights to Dubai
KLM has further postponed the resumption of its flights to Dubai, Riyadh, and Dammam until Tuesday. The airline cited the ongoing conflict in Iran as the reason for the continued suspension of these M...
Iran warns Europe of retaliation for war support
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi warned European nations that they will be considered legitimate targets if they join the United States and Israel in a conflict against Iran. Tehra...
Constitutional crisis looms in Kosovo
Kosovo faces a potential constitutional crisis as President Vjosa Osmani seeks to dissolve parliament and call for new elections. This would mark the country's third election in less than a year.
New gap in international legal order
The American and Israeli air forces have successfully targeted and eliminated members of the Iranian leadership. This military action marks a significant blow to a regime that has been a source of dom...
Princess Margriet visits Paralympic Winter Games in Italy
Princess Margriet is scheduled to visit the Paralympic Winter Games in Italy next week. Prime Minister Rob Jetten and Sports Minister Mirjam Sterk will also attend the events, according to an announce...
Moment of silence for late baseball player De Jong
A moment of silence was held for former Dutch catcher and coach Sidney de Jong before a World Baseball Classic game between the Netherlands and Venezuela. De Jong, a prominent figure in Dutch baseball...
Aid organization: More than 300,000 people displaced in Lebanon
In less than four days, over 300,000 people have been displaced in Lebanon due to Israeli bombings and evacuation orders targeting the south and Beirut. The Norwegian Refugee Council warns of a potent...
Last week showed EU weakness on the world stage, says Jetten
Rob Jetten criticized the European Union's weak global position, citing internal divisions regarding the conflict in Iran as a primary example. He argued that the EU must significantly improve its int...
Why Rob Jetten is a bit like Donald Trump
The Dutch cabinet has faced criticism for its lack of clarity regarding attacks on Iran, highlighting a shift in influence where the Minister of Foreign Affairs is often overshadowed by other minister...
Jetten: Dutch people could become victims of Iran war
Minister Rob Jetten stated that Dutch soldiers could potentially be at risk in the conflict with Iran, although the likelihood is considered very small. The cabinet is currently considering a French r...
UN demands clarity from US on bombing of school in Iran
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk is demanding that the United States clarify its potential involvement in a bombing of an Iranian school that reportedly killed at least 150 people. Military investig...
Chancellor Merz warns of Iranian state collapse
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned that a prolonged conflict against Iran could lead to the collapse of its state institutions and Syrian-style chaos. He stated that such instability would ha...