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Zelensky reports defense agreements with United Arab Emirates

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a defense cooperation agreement with the United Arab Emirates following a meeting with President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The two countries have c...

Injured after explosions and fire at home in Schiedam

On Friday evening, a person was injured and hospitalized with burn injuries following explosions and a fire at a residence on Van Marumstraat in Schiedam. Police confirmed the victim was transported t...

Pope in Monaco for historic visit

Pope Leo arrived in Monaco on Saturday morning for the first papal visit to the microstate in modern times. He was officially received by Prince Albert and Princess Charlene after arriving via helicop...

Bank of America settles for tens of millions with Epstein victims

Bank of America has agreed to a $72.5 million settlement to resolve a lawsuit filed by victims of Jeffrey Epstein. The victims alleged that the bank facilitated the financier's sexual exploitation act...

Unrest in Middle East disrupts May holiday: Extra flights to other destinations to meet demand

Geopolitical unrest in the Middle East is causing a significant shift in booking patterns for the upcoming May holidays among Dutch travelers. Major travel organizations are responding by scheduling e...

Back to the Future actor James Tolkan dies at 94

American actor James Tolkan, known for his roles in the Back to the Future trilogy and Top Gun, passed away on Thursday at the age of 94. He was widely recognized for his portrayal of the character Mr...

Assembling the drones that blast Russian aircraft out of the sky: ‘We’re here to make weapons, right?’

Participants at Unmanned Valley are learning to build drones to support Ukraine's defense against the Russian invasion. These locally-assembled drones are sent to the front lines to intercept and dest...

Houthis claim responsibility for missile attack on Israel

Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for a missile attack on Israel, marking the first time they have done so since the start of the conflict. The group stated that their military operati...

Thailand: Agreement with Iran on oil tanker passage

Thailand and Iran have reached an agreement regarding the passage of Thai oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. The deal was announced by the Thai Prime Minister on Saturday morning.

Bonaire asks Netherlands for urgent help with rising prices

The Executive Council of Bonaire has requested urgent assistance from the Dutch government to combat rising prices for food and fuel. Increased shipping costs driven by international instability are m...

US troops wounded in attack on Saudi Arabia base

Twelve American service members were injured following an Iranian attack on the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. Two of the soldiers are reported to be in serious condition according to U.S. au...

OLVG East troubled by drug user bus: bloody needles in toilets, theft and visitors feeling unsafe

Lackluster Netherlands secure narrow win over weakened Norway in friendly, all eyes on debutant Kees Smit

The Dutch national football team secured a narrow 2-1 victory against Norway in a friendly match held at the Johan Cruijff ArenA. Despite the win, the team's performance was criticized as lackluster, ...

Houthis threaten to intervene in Iran war

The Houthi rebels in Yemen have announced their readiness to join the conflict in the Middle East if allies of the United States and Israel intervene against Iran. The Iran-backed group broadcast this...

Witkoff: US hopeful about Iran talks this week

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff announced that the United States is hopeful about upcoming talks with Iran this week aimed at ending the war. Speaking at a meeting in Miami, Witkoff expressed confide...

Iran vows revenge for attacks on nuclear and steel industries

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that Tehran will retaliate for Israeli attacks on the country's energy and steel industries. Araghchi stated that the strikes violate promises previou...

Suspicious stock trades point to the White House

Democrats in the U.S. Congress are raising concerns about potential corruption following suspicious stock market transactions linked to President Trump’s market-moving actions. There are allegations...

NYT: Musk participated in phone call between Trump and Modi

Tech billionaire Elon Musk reportedly participated in a phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The interaction was first reported by The New York Times...

US House proposes own plan to avoid partial shutdown

The United States House of Representatives has rejected a Senate proposal to end the partial government shutdown. Instead, the House plans to introduce its own funding legislation specifically for the...

Kallas confronts Hungarian minister over leaks to Russia

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has confronted Hungarian Minister Péter Szijjártó over reports that he leaked confidential information from EU meetings to Russia. Kallas emphasized the importan...

Car ends up on grass and hits lamppost along Oudeweg in Haarlem

A car veered off the road and struck a lamppost on the Oudeweg in Haarlem on Friday evening around 6:30 PM. The vehicle ended up on the grass near the intersection with Wim van Eststraat after the col...

Intimidation, unrest and a teenager shot in the stomach in Velsen-Noord. 'We are 20-0 behind in the village'

Residents of Velsen-Noord are raising alarms over increasing insecurity following a shooting involving a teenager and reports of harassment by groups of youths. The community expresses a sense of bein...

UN seeks $80 million for emergency refugee aid in Iran

The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, is seeking 80 million dollars to fund an emergency aid plan for refugees in Iran and surrounding countries through May. The assistance is primarily intended to support th...

US: Affected countries must help counter Strait of Hormuz tolls

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has condemned Iran's plan to impose tolls on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Following a G7 meeting, Rubio stated that nations most affected by the prop...

What is behind the social media videos of Yesilgöz and Van den Brink

The Dutch cabinet and House of Representatives are currently debating how to respond to the consequences of the conflict in Iran. Although no official strategy has been finalized, the ongoing discussi...

Person injured in three-car crash on A200 near Haarlem

Three cars were involved in a rear-end collision on the A200 in Haarlem on Friday afternoon. One person was injured in the accident, which occurred on the roadway heading towards Rottepolderplein.

G7 calls to spare civilians in Middle East war

Foreign ministers from the G7 nations met near Paris to call for an immediate end to attacks on civilians and civil infrastructure in the Middle East. During the two-day meeting, the group discussed m...

Olav Molenaar dropped from Holland Eight and now among naked swimmers at the Varsity: ‘Suddenly a hundred men are hanging onto your boat’

Olav Molenaar, an Olympic and World Championship silver medalist with the Holland Acht, is retiring from professional rowing at the age of 27. He will make his final appearance this Sunday at the Vars...

Local GroenLinks/PvdA factions divided over national name change to Progressive Netherlands

Local GroenLinks/PvdA factions are divided over whether to adopt the national party's new name, Progressief Nederland (Pro). A survey of regional party chairs reveals that the change is not yet certai...

Jetten: energy support must not hinder government investments

Prime Minister Rob Jetten stated that the Dutch cabinet should not postpone planned investments in security and innovation despite economic uncertainties caused by the conflict in the Middle East. He ...