World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
Red Crescent: Over 200 killed in attacks on Iran
According to the Red Crescent, over 200 people have been killed and nearly 750 injured following American and Israeli attacks across 24 Iranian provinces. Iranian media reports that the casualties occ...
Von der Leyen: Europe condemns Iran's unjust attacks
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has strongly condemned recent Iranian attacks, specifically citing those targeting the United Arab Emirates. She described the strikes as a flagrant ...
Israel: about 200 aircraft deployed in historically large attack
Israel announced the deployment of approximately 200 fighter jets in a large-scale military operation against Iran. The attack targeted hundreds of military objectives across the country almost simult...
Jordan reports interception of thirteen ballistic missiles
The Jordanian armed forces announced that they have intercepted thirteen ballistic missiles since Saturday morning. No casualties were reported, although the attacks caused some material damage.
Hezbollah supports Iran but pledges no military support
Hezbollah has expressed solidarity with its ally Iran following recent attacks, warning that escalating tensions could lead to serious consequences for the entire region. The Lebanese group stopped sh...
Extra NOS news bulletins on Iran this Sunday morning
The Dutch public broadcaster NOS will air extra five-minute news bulletins every hour on Sunday morning. These broadcasts are scheduled to provide updates on the ongoing developments in and around Ira...
Husam Alhasan’s family finally celebrates Ramadan together in Bussum after years of uncertainty
After three years of separation, Husam Alhasan has been reunited with his wife and two daughters who recently arrived in the Netherlands from Syria. The family is now celebrating Ramadan together in B...
British fighter jets take part in Middle East operations
British fighter jets participated in coordinated defensive operations in the Middle East on Saturday to protect British personnel and allies. Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated the mission was intende...
Witnesses: explosion and smoke at famous Palm in Dubai
Witnesses reported hearing an explosion and seeing smoke rising near a hotel on the Palm Islands in Dubai. The incident occurred at a well-known location in the city, though no further details on the ...
Travel warning for Iraq, Israel, Lebanon and Palestinian territories
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a red travel advisory for Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, and the Palestinian territories due to extreme safety risks. Citizens are strongly advised not to trav...
Trump: freedom for Iran is the goal of the operation
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that his primary objective regarding Iran is to secure freedom for the Iranian people. He expressed this goal during an interview with The Washington Post.