World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Melania to chair UN Security Council meeting next week
Melania Trump will preside over a United Nations Security Council meeting next week, marking the first time a First Lady has held such a position. Her office stated that she will use the session to em...
Negotiators in Geneva call Zelensky after talks
US and Ukrainian delegations met in Geneva on Thursday to discuss diplomatic negotiations. Following the session, the delegations consulted with President Volodymyr Zelensky, who noted a strong willin...
Iran summons Dutch ambassador over Starlink in luggage
The Iranian government has summoned Dutch Ambassador Emiel de Bont to address the discovery of prohibited items in an embassy staff member's luggage. The incident involved the transport of a Starlink ...
Kansas revokes driver's licenses and birth certificates of trans people
The US state of Kansas has invalidated the driver's licenses and birth certificates of more than a thousand transgender individuals who had updated their gender markers. A new law that took effect on ...
Man killed on speedboat near Cuba wanted to spark uprising
One of the men shot dead by the Cuban coast guard on a speedboat this past Wednesday was allegedly planning to initiate an uprising on the island. A political ally of the man shared this information w...
Iran-US negotiations in Geneva end
Negotiations between the United States and Iran in Geneva have concluded with significant progress reported by the Omani mediator. The talks are scheduled to resume next week in Vienna.
Afghanistan claims retaliatory attacks on Pakistan
Afghanistan has launched retaliatory strikes against Pakistan, claiming to have captured several military bases along the border. Pakistan countered that the attacks were unprovoked and stated that it...
Czech Republic distances itself from NATO agreement on higher defense budget
The new Czech government, led by Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, is distancing itself from NATO defense spending targets by implementing budget cuts. Babiš stated that the country is currently not on t...
Judge allows Trump to continue White House ballroom construction
A judge has ruled that U.S. President Donald Trump can proceed with the construction of a ballroom at the White House. The decision follows a lawsuit filed by a heritage organization that sought to bl...
EU anti-fraud office to investigate Mandelson
The European Commission has requested that the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) conduct an investigation into former European Commissioner Peter Mandelson. This decision follows the release of a sign...
Italian woman who broke her ankle while working from home receives compensation
An Italian woman has been awarded compensation after breaking her ankle while working from home. Although the insurance company initially denied the claim because the accident occurred at her residenc...
Could a new crisis loom, as a top US banker warns? ‘The odds are rising’
A top US banker has warned that the current market optimism could lead to a financial crisis similar to the 2008 crash. Dutch economists are evaluating these risks to determine if the Netherlands shou...
Boy George could represent San Marino at Eurovision Song Contest
Boy George, the lead singer of Culture Club, has been named a finalist in San Marino's national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest. If he wins the selection, he will represent the microstate in...
Hillary Clinton says she has no information about Epstein
Hillary Clinton testified before a parliamentary inquiry committee on Thursday regarding the crimes of deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In an opening statement shared on X, the former First Lady...
Yad Vashem posthumously honors heroic Haarlem family; Jewish relatives survived the war
The Ligtenstein family from Haarlem has been posthumously honored with the Yad Vashem 'Righteous Among the Nations' recognition for helping Jewish relatives survive World War II. The award was present...
Unidentified drone shot down near French aircraft carrier
The Swedish armed forces disrupted the control of a suspicious drone discovered near a French aircraft carrier visiting Sweden. The military intervention occurred while the vessel was on a scheduled v...
Wu-Tang Clan producer Oliver 'Power' Grant dies at 52
American producer and businessman Oliver 'Power' Grant, a key figure behind the Wu-Tang Clan and its clothing brand, has died at the age of 52. The cause of death for the influential hip-hop producer ...
Klaver on Jetten's Gaza stance: Schoof could have said that too
During a parliamentary debate on the government's policy statement, Jesse Klaver criticized Rob Jetten's stance on the Gaza Strip, claiming it mirrored Prime Minister Dick Schoof's position. Klaver no...
Russia may block Telegram in early April
Russian authorities may block the messaging app Telegram starting in early April, according to reports from news outlet RBC. The government has cited the presence of illegal and extremist content on t...
Jetten won't say if Sjoerdsma can join trade mission to China
Minister Rob Jetten has not confirmed whether Trade Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma can participate in trade missions to China due to Sjoerdsma's presence on a Chinese sanctions list. Jetten stated that Sjo...
Cabinet will no longer provide promised extra money for Ukraine
The Dutch government will not provide an additional 2 billion euros in aid to Ukraine this year, despite a previously passed motion in the House of Representatives. Prime Minister Rob Jetten announced...
New round of dismissals in Chinese politics, including minister
A Chinese minister and nineteen parliamentarians have been removed from their positions following a parliamentary committee vote on Thursday. The dismissals were carried out as part of a major ongoing...
Court temporarily blocks AfD extremism label
A German court in Cologne has issued a preliminary ruling preventing the domestic intelligence agency (BfV) from labeling the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as extremist for the time being. The d...
London's famous Oxford Street to become a pedestrian zone
London's famous Oxford Street will be converted into a pedestrian zone following a decision by Mayor Sadiq Khan. The project aims to pedestrianize over 900 meters of the iconic shopping street located...
Controversial plan proceeds: free abortion care for millions of women in Europe
The European Commission will provide funding to support women from EU countries where abortion is illegal by subsidizing care in other member states. Countries like the Netherlands will be able to acc...
UN World Food Programme chief McCain resigns
Cindy McCain, the 71-year-old director of the UN World Food Programme (WFP), has announced her resignation due to health concerns. She stated that she can no longer properly fulfill the demanding role...
Orbán says in letter he won't lift blockade on Kyiv loan
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has indicated in a letter to EU Council President António Costa that he will not lift his blockade on a 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine. The refusal remains fir...
Norwegian King Harald discharged from hospital
King Harald of Norway is being discharged from a hospital in Tenerife on Thursday following a quick recovery from a skin infection on his leg. The 89-year-old monarch was admitted on Tuesday evening a...
Norwegian King Harald discharged from hospital after leg skin infection
King Harald of Norway was discharged from a hospital in Tenerife on Thursday following treatment for a skin infection on his leg. The 89-year-old monarch was admitted on Tuesday and has reportedly res...
Prime Minister sets March 24 for Danish parliamentary elections
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has announced that Denmark will hold parliamentary elections on March 24. She confirmed that she has formally requested the King to set the date for the national vote.