NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte suggested that Ukrainian expertise in countering Iranian drones could help Middle Eastern allies free up Patriot air defense systems. These interceptor missiles are critically needed by Ukraine to defend against ongoing Russian aerial bombardments.
Tata Steel is collaborating with a cement company to investigate incorporating more types of steel slag into construction materials to promote sustainability. This initiative aims to find alternative uses for the byproduct following strict Dutch restrictions on using steel slag in soil due to environmental and health concerns.
EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas has called for a significant increase in European defense production and joint procurement, stating that current efforts are lagging. Speaking ahead of a meeting with EU defense ministers, she urged member states to prioritize collaborative innovation and purchasing to bolster the union's defense readiness.
Iranian lawmaker Ebrahim Rezaei stated that the country could escalate uranium enrichment to 90 percent if it faces another attack. This proposal is scheduled for discussion within the parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee.
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service expects that suspect Joannes B. may have more victims than the six currently identified, including an attempted rape at an Amsterdam daycare. B. will undergo evaluation at the Pieter Baan Centrum due to indications of dementia while police finalize their investigation by late June. A British criminal record has also been requested for the case, with the next hearing scheduled for August 5.
Jan B., a suspect in a sexual abuse case involving at least four children, will be admitted to the Pieter Baan Centrum for psychiatric evaluation. The decision was announced on Tuesday during a court hearing in Amsterdam.