The Iranian defense council has warned that it will deploy sea mines to block access to the Persian Gulf if the country's southern coast or islands are attacked. According to Iranian state media, this move is intended to cut off the strategic waterway in response to any military aggression.
Trust in King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima has increased according to the annual King's Day poll conducted by EenVandaag. The report examines the rising approval ratings while also questioning the broader context and limitations of these public opinion surveys.
Two political rivals of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have joined forces for the upcoming elections expected later this year. The alliance aims to consolidate opposition efforts to defeat Netanyahu’s coalition government and remove him from power.
Amsterdam café De Blaffende Vis has unveiled its annual King's Day facade decoration, this year featuring Princess Beatrix dressed as a hippie. The artwork includes the message 'make love not war' to call for peace and encourage public discourse regarding current global conflicts.
Tallon Griekspoor was eliminated from the Madrid Masters tournament after losing in straight sets to the sixth-seeded Italian Lorenzo Musetti. The match ended 6-4, 7-5, preventing the Dutch player from advancing to the round of 16.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has indicated that a potential settlement in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial must be explored before any pardon is considered. Consequently, Netanyahu currently has no immediate prospect of receiving presidential clemency in the ongoing legal case.