World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Israel: road to Tehran is open, large-scale bombardments
The Israeli military has announced large-scale bombings targeting the "terrorist regime" in the heart of Tehran. Officials stated that the path to the Iranian capital is open as operations continue in...
Injured also reported in Oman after attacks
At least one person, an expatriate, was injured following a drone attack on a port in Oman. The incident was reported by state media after the strike occurred.
Deaths at pro-Iranian protest at US consulate in Karachi
At least eight people died and twenty others were injured during pro-Iranian protests at the U.S. consulate in Karachi, Pakistan. Emergency services reported the casualties, but the identities of the ...
NYT: Khamenei changed timing of attack for maximum damage
The United States and Israel reportedly adjusted the timing of their joint military operations against Iran to maximize damage, according to sources cited by The New York Times. This strategic change ...
Protesters try to storm US diplomatic post in Pakistan
Hundreds of protesters attempted to storm the United States consulate in the Pakistani city of Karachi. Reports indicate that the group consisted of several hundred individuals.
More explosions in multiple Middle Eastern countries
The conflict in the Middle East continued on Sunday with reports of explosions in Dubai, Manama, and Doha. Additionally, air raid sirens were triggered in Jerusalem following news of new missile launc...
Mourning period in Iraq after death of Iranian leader Khamenei
The Iraqi government has declared a three-day national mourning period following the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. A government spokesperson characterized the leader's death ...
US military command shows footage of attacks on Iran
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has released a 20-second video montage showcasing military strikes on Iranian territory. The footage includes images of fighter jets taking off, Tomahawk missile lau...
Son of Iran's last Shah seeks leading role after regime's fall
Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran's last Shah, has expressed his willingness to lead a transitional government if the current Iranian regime is overthrown. In an op-ed for The Washington Post, Pahlavi sta...
Media: Senior Iranian military official Mousavi killed
Iranian military chief Abdolrahim Mousavi has been killed during U.S. and Israeli air strikes on Iran. Iranian state television confirmed his death and reported that several other high-ranking regime ...
Source: Attempt to storm Baghdad's Green Zone after Khamenei's death
Hundreds of Iraqis attempted to storm the Green Zone in Baghdad, which houses the U.S. embassy, following the death of Iranian leader Ali Khamenei. Security sources reported the unrest in the heavily ...
Thousands pay tribute to Khamenei in central Tehran
Thousands of people gathered at Enghelab Square in Tehran on Sunday to pay tribute to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. The gathering occurred after Iran officially confirmed the death of the Supreme...
Multiple explosions heard again in Dubai
For the second consecutive day, multiple explosions have been reported near Dubai according to witnesses. These incidents follow retaliatory strikes by Iran against neighboring Gulf states in response...
World leaders call for swift resolution after Khamenei's death
Following the confirmed death of Iranian leader Ayatollah Khamenei, world leaders have called for a swift resolution to the resulting crisis in the Middle East. While some are urging de-escalation, ot...
Explosions at Iraqi airport where US troops are potentially stationed
Loud explosions were reported near the Erbil airport in Iraq's autonomous Kurdish region, where US-led coalition troops are stationed. An AFP journalist reported hearing the blasts, though no immediat...
Iran's Revolutionary Guard vows revenge after Khamenei's death
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has announced its intention to seek revenge following the death of the country's supreme leader, Ayatollah Khamenei. In a statement, the elite military unit warned that...
Trump: diplomatic solution for Iran remains possible
U.S. President Trump stated in an interview with CBS News that he believes recent U.S. and Israeli military strikes against Iran, which killed Ayatollah Khamenei, were effective. He suggested that the...
Newspaper: US attacked Iran after pressure from Israel and Saudi Arabia
U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly initiated a large-scale attack on Iran following weeks of lobbying by Israel and Saudi Arabia. According to The Washington Post, the military action was influenc...
One dead, several injured at Abu Dhabi airport
At least one person has died and seven others were injured following Iranian retaliatory attacks at Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Local officials confirmed the casual...
Death toll from missile strike on school in Iran rises above 100
A rocket attack on a girls' primary school in southern Iran has killed at least 108 children. According to the Iranian Red Crescent, approximately 170 students were inside the building at the time of ...
El Mencho's remains handed over to family
Mexican authorities have transferred the remains of the late drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, known as El Mencho, to his family members. The information regarding the handover was first reported by the new...
Dubai airport damaged, four injured in 'incident'
Dubai International Airport sustained damage and four employees were injured during an "incident" on Saturday. The airport operator confirmed the event occurred following waves of Iranian missile atta...
One dead and several injured in Iranian attack on Tel Aviv
An Iranian missile attack on the Israeli city of Tel Aviv has killed at least one person and injured approximately 20 others. Israeli emergency services confirmed the casualties following the strike o...
Trump reports death of Iranian leader Khamenei
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei via Truth Social. The report states that the president confirmed the death of the religious leader on h...
Attack on Iran could further drive up already high fuel prices
Recent violence in the Middle East threatens to disrupt global crude oil supplies, potentially leading to a significant increase in prices. In the Netherlands, this situation could result in even high...
Trump: Large part of Iranian leadership killed
President Donald Trump stated in a phone interview with ABC News that a significant portion of Iran's leadership was killed during joint military strikes by the United States and Israel. He characteri...
Iran regime supporters take to the streets in Tehran
On Saturday, supporters of the Iranian regime held a demonstration in the capital city of Tehran. Participants rode through the streets on motorcycles while waving Iranian flags and playing music.
'Voting rights alone are not enough', Conny Braam looks back on her activist past in new memoirs
Author Conny Braam reflects on her career as an anti-apartheid activist in her new book, 'Memoires van een activiste.' The memoir details her experiences leading the Anti-Apartheid Movement Netherland...
Travel advice tightened for five more countries near Iran
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has updated the travel advice for Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, and Qatar to orange due to increasing regional tensions. This change indicates that travel to these cou...
Cable car over the IJ seems far off; more and more global cities already have one
The Amsterdam city council has voted against a long-standing proposal for a cable car over the IJ river, citing concerns that it would attract too many tourists rather than serving local commuters. Wh...