Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon announced that King Harald's health is improving during a visit to the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs in Oslo on Monday. The crown prince shared the update with journalists, indicating a positive recovery for the monarch.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is scheduled to arrive in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Friday for potential negotiations with the United States. A US delegation is reportedly already in the city to prepare for the upcoming talks between the two nations.
Dutch tennis player Tallon Griekspoor secured his first clay-court victory of the season by defeating Damir Dzumhur in the second round of the Madrid Masters. Griekspoor won the match in straight sets, 6-3 6-4, after receiving a bye in the opening round.
Emergency services launched a large-scale search operation on Friday for a person reported to be in the water at Toolenburgerplas in Hoofddorp. A helicopter and numerous rescue teams were deployed to the scene to assist in the search efforts.
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has ordered the three-month closure of a residence on Marnixstraat after police discovered a significant cache of drugs, weapons, and cash. One resident was arrested following the raid, which uncovered narcotics such as 2-MMC and LSD, along with a stiletto and an airsoft gun. The closure is intended to protect public safety and disrupt illegal drug trafficking activities in the city center.
A body was discovered in the water along the Veemkade at the IJ in Amsterdam on Friday morning. Police are currently investigating the victim's identity and cause of death, while considering a possible link to a man who fell from a ferry earlier this week. A section of the quay has been cordoned off as forensic teams conduct their investigation.