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Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Dutch fuel prices rise further: ‘Slowly toward record levels’
Fuel prices at Dutch gas stations increased for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. While advisory prices from major oil companies have risen by...
Energy suppliers limit fixed contracts due to high gas prices
Energy suppliers Vattenfall and Eneco have temporarily restricted fixed-term contracts due to soaring gas prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East. The rise in costs has made energy procuremen...
Trump threatens to halt all trade with Spain
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to halt all trade with Spain. The threat follows reports that Spain refused to allow the American military to use its bases for missions related to Iran.
'What on earth are you talking about, we are being liberated!' shouted Iranian writer Keyvan Shahbazi on Pauw & De Wit
Human rights organization: more than a thousand civilian deaths in Iran
According to the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), 1,097 civilians, including 181 children, have been killed in Iran since the start of the conflict. The US-based organization reports these ...
Dead and wounded in Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon
Israeli airstrikes on two cities south of Beirut resulted in the deaths of six people on Wednesday. The casualty figures were reported by the Lebanese Ministry of Health following the attacks.
Iranian Revolutionary Guard claims control of Strait of Hormuz
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has claimed full control over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime route for oil and gas transportation. The elite force warned that vessels passing through the water...
First KLM flight with Dutch nationals departs Oman
A KLM flight carrying the first group of Dutch citizens to be repatriated has departed from Muscat, Oman. The aircraft, flight KL9896, took off from Muscat International Airport to bring the citizens ...
Cuba charges six after intercepting speedboat from US
Cuban authorities have charged six crew members of a U.S. speedboat following an interception by the coast guard last week. The vessel was stopped after a gunfight at sea, according to a statement fro...
Iranian Ayatollah Khamenei to be buried in hometown Mashhad
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will be buried in his hometown of Mashhad following his death in bombings carried out by Israel and the United States on Saturday. Khamenei had served as t...
Airfares to rise by tens to hundreds of euros if Iran war doesn't end soon
Air ticket prices are expected to increase by tens to hundreds of euros if the conflict involving Iran continues to drive up oil prices. Dutch airline KLM and other carriers are facing higher operatio...
Jetten shows his teeth during international debut: ‘Orbán will have to deal with my sexuality’
Rob Jetten made his international debut in Brussels, representing the Netherlands with a strong pro-European message. He took a firm stance on the EU budget and stated that Hungarian Prime Minister Vi...
Netherlands not on track with EU border system implementation
Minister of Asylum and Migration Bart van den Brink announced that the Netherlands is currently behind schedule in implementing a new European border control system. During a parliamentary debate, the...
Amsterdam’s Iranians navigate between celebration and mourning: ‘After partying, I cried’
Actor settles with London theater over Kevin Spacey abuse claim
An actor has reached a settlement with London's Old Vic theater regarding sexual abuse allegations against former artistic director Kevin Spacey. The abuse allegedly took place at the theater, includi...
Iranian media: Assembly of Experts building bombed
A building belonging to Iran's Assembly of Experts has reportedly been bombed by Israel and the United States following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The 88-member council of the...
Nasrah Habiballah steps down as Israel correspondent for NOS
Nasrah Habiballah is stepping down as the Israel and Palestinian Territories correspondent for the Dutch broadcaster NOS. She will remain in her role until May to allow the organization time to find a...
Energy suppliers crunch numbers: cashbacks and multi-year contracts under pressure
Energy suppliers are tightening their offerings and increasing prices in response to the conflict in Iran. Many providers are reducing cashback discounts and removing multi-year contracts from the mar...
'The sound is bone-chilling and unlike anything else': footballer Pelle van Amersfoort sees Iranian missiles flying over his home
Dutch footballer Pelle van Amersfoort, who plays for the Qatari club Al Shahania, witnessed Iranian missiles being intercepted over his home during recent attacks in the Middle East. Residents have be...
New minister admits ‘struggling’ with response to Iran war: This is his dilemma
Dutch Foreign Affairs Minister Tom Berendsen acknowledged that the cabinet is struggling to formulate a response to the conflict in Iran. During his first appearance in the House of Representatives, h...
Ukraine reports new damage to Druzhba oil pipeline
Ukraine's Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal reported serious damage and a fire at the Druzhba oil pipeline following a Russian attack. The pipeline is used to transport Russian oil to several countries, i...
Energy agency stands ready to stabilize oil market after price rise
The International Energy Agency (IEA) is prepared to intervene and stabilize the global oil market following price increases driven by the conflict in the Middle East. Member countries currently hold ...
Red Cross scales up in Middle East
The Red Cross is significantly expanding its emergency aid and search teams across the Middle East due to the recent escalation of violence. Help operations are currently underway in Iran, Israel, and...
Hezbollah warns of open war with Israel
Hezbollah has warned that Israel's expanding ground operations and continued strikes in southern Lebanon could lead to a new open war between the two parties. The statement follows increased Israeli m...
KLM flies to Middle East to pick up stranded travelers
KLM is operating a flight to the Middle East on Tuesday evening to evacuate Dutch citizens stranded due to the conflict involving Iran. Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen announced the mission but did not...
KLM flies to Middle East to pick up stranded travelers
KLM is operating a flight to repatriate 83 Dutch citizens stranded in the Middle East due to ongoing regional conflict. Foreign Affairs Minister Tom Berendsen confirmed the mission, noting that thousa...
UAE intercepted 172 Iranian missiles and 755 drones so far
The United Arab Emirates reported intercepting 172 Iranian missiles and 755 drones, according to Al Jazeera. While most projectiles were shot down or fell into the sea, one missile reportedly landed o...
Zelensky expresses support for Gulf region and offers help
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed his support and condolences to the Gulf region and the Middle East following retaliatory actions from Iran. In a post on social media platform X, Z...
Leiden professor: attacks on Iran a turning point in international legal order
Carsten Stahn, a professor at Leiden University, argues that attacks on Iran by Israel and the United States undermine the international security system established after World War II. He states that ...
UN: At least 30,000 people displaced in Lebanon
The United Nations reports that at least 30,000 people have been displaced in Lebanon following Israeli military attacks. This figure reflects the number of individuals currently registered at UN-mana...