World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Halsema on attack on Jewish school: 'Has made people incredibly scared'
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema addressed a recent explosion at the Jewish primary school Cheider, describing it as an act of intimidation that has caused significant fear in the community. The incident...
Qatar expects gas production to restart only months after war
Qatar's energy minister stated that repairs to the country's largest gas field can only begin once the conflict with Iran concludes. The restoration process is expected to take several months before g...
Several controversial FvD members enter municipal councils
Several Forum for Democracy (FVD) candidates with ties to far-right organizations have been elected to Dutch city councils following recent electoral gains. Investigations by NRC and de Volkskrant hig...
Iranians gather for Persian New Year: "People who feel alone can join"
Iranians gathered at Museumplein in Amsterdam to celebrate the Persian New Year, Norooz, moving the traditional private celebration to a public setting for communal support. The event combined festive...
The festival of democracy?
The article discusses the societal pressure to view voting as a privilege and a civic duty during recent elections in the context of shifting global orders. It questions whether citizens are allowed t...
Fuel app usage explodes: Dutch flock to cheapest gas stations
Usage of fuel price comparison apps has surged in the Netherlands as citizens seek cheaper gas stations following price hikes linked to the Iran conflict. Despite the increased costs, road traffic rem...
US sends 2,500 additional marines to Middle East
The United States is deploying 2,500 additional marines to the Middle East according to reports from Reuters. While the troops could potentially be used for land operations in Iran, officials emphasiz...
US government wants money back from Harvard University
The U.S. government has initiated legal proceedings against Harvard University to recover billions of dollars in federal tax money. The lawsuit seeks to reclaim public funds from the prestigious insti...
Khamenei blames Israel for attacks on Turkey and Oman
Iranian leader Mojtaba Khamenei has denied responsibility for recent missile and drone attacks on Turkey and Oman, instead blaming Israel for the incidents. Khamenei claimed the attacks were "false fl...
Two 15-year-old boys arrested for explosion in Rotterdam-Delfshaven
Police have arrested two 15-year-old boys from Rozenburg and Spijkenisse in connection with an explosion at a residential building in Rotterdam-Delfshaven earlier this month. The arrests were announce...
New Chinese retail giant Joybuy promises everything, but isn't delivering yet
Chinese retail giant JD.com has launched its Joybuy platform in the Netherlands, offering a wide range of products from groceries to electronics. Despite the launch, retail experts remain skeptical ab...
Asylum seekers likely to stay allowed to work after three months
Asylum seekers in the Netherlands with a high probability of being granted residency will be permitted to start working after three months, halving the current six-month waiting period. This policy ad...
French jihadist sentenced to life for Yazidi genocide
French jihadist Sabri Essid has been sentenced to life in prison in absentia for genocide and crimes against humanity against the Yazidi minority in Iraq. He was found guilty of participating in the t...
Cabinet also fears 'energy crisis' but is not yet intervening: this is why
The Dutch government is closely monitoring a potential energy crisis triggered by unrest in the Middle East but has opted not to intervene at this time. Officials are currently avoiding financial meas...
Trump calls allies 'cowards' over Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump criticized international allies on social media, labeling them as "cowards" for their failure to assist in reopening the Strait of Hormuz. He warned that the United States wo...
Large plume of smoke from burning scooters in Amsterdam-Westpoort
A large fire involving multiple scooters broke out on Tuesday afternoon at a business on the Nieuwe Hemweg in Amsterdam-Westpoort. The resulting smoke cloud was visible from a distance, prompting the ...
Russia seeks military deployment abroad over prosecution of Russians
Russia is fast-tracking a proposal to allow its military to intervene abroad to protect Russian citizens facing prosecution in foreign countries. Vyacheslav Volodin, Chairman of the Russian Parliament...
Damaged Russian oil tanker drifts towards Libyan coast
A damaged and unmanned Russian oil tanker has been drifting in the Mediterranean Sea for over two weeks, posing a major ecological threat. The vessel is currently approaching the Libyan coast and is e...
Police: getaway car after Schoonhoven shooting headed toward Lopik
Police have identified a Toyota Yaris as the getaway vehicle used by a suspect following the shooting of an Iranian-born police employee in Schoonhoven. The vehicle was last seen fleeing in the direct...
Second minor arrested for stabbing 14-year-old boy in Breda
A second minor suspect was arrested on Friday morning in connection with the stabbing of a 14-year-old boy in Breda. Both suspects in the case are minors from the city where the incident occurred.
Suspects deny involvement in MDMA death
Two suspects have denied involvement in cases where train cleaners accidentally consumed liquid MDMA from abandoned bottles. The incident led to the death of one 49-year-old cleaner and caused another...
NATO training mission in Iraq temporarily suspended
NATO has temporarily suspended its training mission in Iraq and is withdrawing approximately 600 personnel due to escalating security concerns. The decision follows increased regional tensions and she...
Sailors ration food and water due to Iranian blockade of Hormuz
Ship crews in the Persian Gulf have begun rationing food and water due to an Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. According to the International Maritime Organization, approximately 20,000 sailor...
Suspect arrested for assault on Amsterdam JA21 leader after debate
Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the assault of Amsterdam JA21 party leader Kevin Kreuger. Kreuger was attacked by four individuals at Osdorpplein on Thursday following a political de...
Fugitive man in Utrecht has a firearm
A fugitive who escaped from his handlers at the Diakonessenhuis in Utrecht on Friday is confirmed to be armed with a firearm. Police have warned the public not to approach the man and to contact emerg...
Man escapes Utrecht hospital, police launch manhunt
A man in judicial custody escaped during a medical appointment at the Diakonessenhuis in Utrecht after a physical altercation with his guards. The individual attempted to seize a weapon from one of hi...
Another suspect arrested for violent home robbery in Noord-Scharwoude
Police have arrested a 40-year-old man from Amsterdam in connection with a violent 2021 home robbery in Noord-Scharwoude that left a resident seriously injured. The robbery was part of a series of sev...
Switzerland stops weapon deliveries to US over Iran war
The Swiss government has halted weapon exports to the United States due to the country's involvement in a war in Iran. The decision is based on Switzerland's neutrality policy, which prohibits the exp...
Over 100 arrests in UAE for posts about war
Police in Abu Dhabi have arrested 109 individuals of various nationalities for filming incidents and spreading what authorities described as misleading information about the war in the Middle East. Th...
