World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Zelensky: More than 200 Ukrainian drone experts in Middle East
President Zelensky announced that over 200 Ukrainian drone experts have been deployed to the Middle East to help defend against Iranian Shahed drones. These drones are also used extensively by Russia ...
Stichting Vluchteling sees needs in Lebanon increasing rapidly
Benoit de Gryse, director of the Dutch organization Stichting Vluchteling, reports that humanitarian needs in Lebanon are rising rapidly as nearly a million people have been displaced. De Gryse travel...
Argentina officially withdraws from World Health Organization
Argentina has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO) following the completion of a formal cooling-off period. Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno announced the departure, confirming t...
US killed 157 people in attacks on suspected drug boats
The United States military has killed more than 157 people during at least 45 attacks on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific since September. These operations are part of an ongo...
Netherlands deems nearly €2 trillion EU budget too large: ‘This is unacceptable’
The Netherlands, alongside Belgium, Sweden, and Finland, has rejected the European Commission's proposed €2 trillion multi-annual budget for 2028-2034, calling the €800 billion increase unacceptab...
Sheinbaum welcomes Spanish King's acknowledgment of past abuses
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has welcomed King Felipe VI of Spain's acknowledgment of the historical abuses committed during the Spanish conquest of the Americas. She described the recognition ...
Shipowners cautious about military mission in Strait of Hormuz
The Royal Association of Netherlands Shipowners (KVNR) has expressed opposition to a Dutch military mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The organization warns that participating in such a mission ...
Mixed feelings surrounding Persian New Year, music festival cancelled
A Persian New Year music event in Haarlem has been canceled because musicians felt it was inappropriate to perform festive music given the current unrest in their homeland. Instead, a smaller jam sess...
Starmer assures Zelensky of British support
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of continued British support during a meeting at 10 Downing Street. Starmer emphasized that global attention must rem...
Jetten holds introductory call with President of Suriname
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten held an introductory phone call with Suriname's President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. The leaders discussed bilateral cooperation and the upcoming visit of the King in D...
Bad news for homebuyers: Middle East war leads to more expensive mortgages
Rising oil and gas prices triggered by the conflict in the Middle East are causing interest rates to rise. This shift reverses previous expectations of lower rates and is expected to make mortgages mo...
European trade committee to vote on US trade deal this Thursday after all
The European Parliament's trade committee decided on Tuesday to proceed with a vote this Thursday on a portion of a trade agreement with the United States. The announcement was made by committee membe...
Three Lebanese soldiers killed in Israeli airstrikes
Three Lebanese soldiers were killed following Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon near the city of Nabatieh. The Lebanese army confirmed the fatalities across two separate attacks on social media.
Trump: We do not need help from NATO countries in the Middle East
US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the United States no longer requires assistance from NATO allies for military operations in the Middle East. Trump stated that most allies have...
Lawyers: Promes admits stabbing family member
Former professional footballer Quincy Promes has admitted to stabbing a distant relative with a pocket knife during a party in Abcoude. His defense attorney revealed this admission during a preliminar...
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Netanyahu: Larijani's death a step toward overthrowing the regime
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated in a video message that the death of Iranian security chief Ali Larijani is part of an effort to empower Iranians to overthrow their government. Netany...
Kallas rejects normalizing relations with Moscow
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has rejected a proposal by Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever to normalize relations with Russia. De Wever suggested the move to restore access to cheap oil, but ...
UK faces ‘unprecedented’ meningitis outbreak
British authorities are managing an "unprecedented" meningitis outbreak linked to a nightclub in Canterbury, Kent. At least two young people have died and several others have been hospitalized as the ...
Van Weel: Appears suspects in Rotterdam synagogue attack were recruited, possibly by Iran
Dutch Justice Minister David van Weel informed the House of Representatives that suspects in a Rotterdam synagogue attack were likely recruited. He suggested that Iran may have been behind the recruit...
UN: Food shortages threaten millions due to Iran war
The UN's World Food Programme warns that tens of millions of people worldwide could face life-threatening hunger if the war involving Iran continues until June. This alert highlights the severe global...
UN calls for investigation into deadly Kabul hospital explosion
The United Nations human rights branch has called for an independent and transparent investigation into a deadly incident at an addiction care hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan. According to local author...
Argentine wine crisis deepens: 'People no longer drink wine in large quantities'
The Argentine wine industry is facing its most significant crisis in over 15 years due to a sharp decline in domestic consumption and falling exports. As production continues to decrease, industry exp...
Zelensky to EU: Oil through Druzhba pipeline to resume in 1.5 months
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky informed the European Commission that oil flow through the damaged Druzhba pipeline is expected to resume within one and a half months. He stated in a letter tha...
Strait of Hormuz cannot be seen in isolation from war, Iran says
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi informed UN Secretary-General António Guterres that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz is linked to military actions by Israel and the United States. Araqchi...
Belgian prosecutors seek 13 years for Jos Leijdekkers over cocaine imports
The Belgian Public Prosecution Service has requested a 13-year prison sentence for Dutch drug trafficker Jos "Bolle" Leijdekkers for his involvement in importing approximately 11 tons of cocaine. The ...
UN begins investigation into deadly attack on girls' school in Iran
The United Nations has launched an investigation into a deadly attack on a girls' school in Iran. The incident reportedly took place on the first day of American and Israeli military strikes in the re...
Iran continues fight against Israel and US, rejects mediation
Iran has launched further missile attacks against Israel following claims from Defense Minister Israel Katz that official Ali Larijani was killed in an Israeli strike. Iranian officials stated that th...
Netherlands to launch defense credit institution with Finland and UK
The Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Finland are planning to establish a new credit institution dedicated to defense projects. This initiative aims to support the defense industry and accelerate r...
EU foreign policy chief: we don't really understand US actions
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated that the European Union is increasingly grappling with the unpredictability of the United States under President Donald Trump. While reaffirming the alliance...