World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Air France-KLM big loser on Amsterdam exchange due to Middle East unrest, Shell gains
On Monday, Air France-KLM shares dropped nearly 10% on the Amsterdam stock exchange amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Meanwhile, energy giant Shell saw its stock rise by 6.5% as oil and gas pri...
China urges Middle East ceasefire
China has issued a renewed call for an immediate ceasefire and diplomatic negotiations to resolve the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The appeal comes as the hostilities enter their third day.
Nicolaas Veul makes new show in Hungary: 'Overwhelmed by reactions'
Nicolaas Veul traveled to Hungary for the new program Hotline Hongarije to investigate daily life under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Following a call to the local population, the filmmaker was overwh...
Turkey and Iran close border to day trippers
Turkey and Iran have mutually agreed to close their border crossings to day trippers until further notice. According to Turkish Trade Minister Ömer Bolat, travelers are currently prohibited from cros...
Von der Leyen expresses support for Cyprus after attack
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen spoke with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides to express support following a drone attack on a British airbase in Cyprus. The conversation, whic...
Israeli army chief: fight against Hezbollah could last days
Israeli army chief Eyal Zamir stated on Monday that the ongoing conflict with the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah could continue for many days. The announcement comes amid intensified fighting and h...
Asian dominance once again at world's largest youth tournament in Haarlem: 'Far too little money available here'
The 45th Dutch Junior International in Haarlem concluded with Asian athletes from China, South Korea, and Japan winning all twenty individual prizes. French talent Mady Sow was the only European to re...
Iran continues retaliatory attacks on Gulf region and Israel
Iran launched retaliatory attacks against the Gulf region and Israel for the third consecutive day on Monday. These military actions follow a recent offensive carried out by the United States and Isra...
Is there a punching bag in the rage room? Are there dishes ready to be smashed?
The WTA tournament in Austin has introduced a 'rage room' to allow tennis players to vent their frustration after losing matches. This marks the first time such a facility, where players can hit punch...
Iran rejects negotiations with the US
Iranian top security official Ali Larijani announced on Monday that Iran will not participate in negotiations with the United States. The statement was shared via the social media platform X.
Milei seeks to anchor US alliance as national policy
Argentine President Javier Milei announced plans to enshrine a strategic alliance with the United States under Donald Trump as official national policy. During his annual address to parliament on Sund...
Trump: three candidates in mind for new Iranian leadership
US President Donald Trump announced he has three candidates in mind to lead Iran following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. During an interview with The New York Times, Trump stated...
Defense Minister Yesilgöz’s ‘mission’: winning the hearts and minds of the soldiers
Dilan Yesilgöz has begun her tenure as Minister of Defense by conducting her first official troop visit in Poland. She emphasized that her primary goal is to win the respect and trust of military per...
Israel strikes Hezbollah targets across Lebanon
The Israeli military has launched a series of strikes against Hezbollah targets throughout Lebanon. Explosions were reported in the southern suburbs of Beirut, a known stronghold for the group, as hos...
British base in Cyprus hit by drone attack
The British airbase RAF Akrotiri on Cyprus was targeted in a drone attack during the night between Sunday and Monday. The UK Ministry of Defence confirmed the incident, while a Cypriot government spok...
Oil prices rise sharply on Middle East unrest
Oil prices surged on Monday, recording their largest daily gain in four years as a result of US and Israeli military strikes on Iran. This significant increase is expected to lead to higher gasoline p...
Costs of stranded package travelers in Middle East reimbursed by fund
Package travelers stranded in the Middle East will have their additional expenses reimbursed by the Calamity Fund due to the ongoing armed conflict in the region. The fund officially declared a calami...
France, Germany and UK prepared for defensive action against Iran
The leaders of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have issued a joint statement expressing their readiness to take necessary and proportional defensive actions against Iran. The E3 nations aim to...
Starmer: US may use British bases against Iranian missiles
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has granted the United States permission to use British military bases for defensive operations against Iranian missiles. These operations will target missile stora...
Dutch consulate in Erbil, Iraq advises avoiding hotels
The Dutch consulate in Erbil, Iraq, has issued an urgent advisory warning people to avoid hotels in the city due to potential security threats. The warning follows unconfirmed reports of possible atta...
US: Iranian Revolutionary Guard headquarters destroyed
The United States military reports it has destroyed the headquarters of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard in Tehran. Starting Saturday morning, the U.S. and Israel have launched joint strikes against Ir...
EU ministers: Middle East escalation must be prevented
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, representing the 27 EU foreign ministers, stated on Sunday that events in Iran must not be allowed to escalate. She warned that such an escalation could bring unpr...
Von der Leyen: Turkey wants to mediate in Middle East conflict
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that Turkey is willing to mediate in the Middle East conflict. She welcomed Turkey's commitment to finding a peaceful solution and emphasiz...
Rinus ‘VeeKay’ van Kalmthout moves up ten places in season opener
Rinus 'VeeKay' van Kalmthout finished ninth in the opening race of the IndyCar season in St. Petersburg. Starting from nineteenth on the grid, the Dutch driver gained ten positions to secure a top-ten...
Foreign Ministry now also issues negative travel advice for Bahrain
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has upgraded the travel advice for Bahrain to 'red,' advising against all travel due to significant security risks. The ministry warned that the situation is too ...
Dancing on Dam Square over the death of the ayatollah: ‘He is a monster, and he is in the ground’
Hundreds of Iranians gathered at Dam Square in Amsterdam on Sunday afternoon to celebrate the reported death of Ayatollah Khamenei. Participants expressed relief and joy, with some stating they had be...
Hezbollah supporters commemorate Khamenei and vow revenge
Thousands of Hezbollah supporters gathered in Beirut on Sunday to mourn the death of Iranian leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an airstrike in Tehran on Saturday morning. The marchers expressed t...
Trump says Iranian leaders want to talk and he does too
President Donald Trump stated in an interview that Iranian leaders are interested in dialogue and expressed his willingness to participate in talks. Reports from Oman indicate that Iran is open to de-...
'Stupid mistake' led to Khamenei assassination: how secret operation suddenly gathered pace
The liquidation of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran was reportedly triggered by tactical mistakes made by his inner circle, according to Israeli officials. The secret operation accelerated...
KLM suspends flights to Dubai and Saudi Arabia until Thursday
KLM has cancelled all flights to Dubai, Riyadh, and Dammam until Thursday due to escalating conflict in the Middle East. The decision follows recent attacks on Iran and subsequent retaliatory actions,...