World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Iran rejects ceasefire without guarantees, ministry says
Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has rejected the prospect of a temporary ceasefire without clear guarantees, according to the state-run Tasnim news agency. A spokesperson stated that such a truce w...
Two bike fires in Heemskerk and Beverwijk over Easter weekend
Two bicycle fires were reported in the towns of Heemskerk and Beverwijk over the Easter weekend. The incidents occurred during the night of Saturday to Sunday and on Sunday evening.
Gas expensive, flight tickets expensive, holiday homes expensive... where to go on vacation?
Dutch recreation entrepreneurs and travel organizations are facing significant uncertainty due to rising fuel costs and increased taxes on vacation homes. Geopolitical instability in the Middle East a...
Explosion at business premises in Nieuw-West, police search for suspect
Car stolen after home burglary on Ceintuurbaan, suspect arrested after chase in Oud-West
Tickets for Southeast Asia's largest budget airline significantly more expensive due to Iran war
AirAsia X, Southeast Asia's largest budget airline, is raising ticket prices by 40% and eliminating unprofitable routes to mitigate the financial impact of the conflict in the Middle East. The Malaysi...
Ministry: Iran to respond later to proposed peace plan
Iran has prepared its response to a peace plan proposed by mediating parties for the United States. A spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that the response will be made public at a la...
Explosion at business premises in Slotervaart, apartments evacuated
An explosive device detonated at a business premises on Henri Dunantstraat in Amsterdam's Slotervaart neighborhood late last night, causing a small fire but no injuries. Residents of the apartments ab...
Iran: Intelligence chief Khademi killed in airstrike
Majid Khademi, the intelligence chief of Iran's Revolutionary Guard, was reportedly killed in an airstrike. The Revolutionary Guard and Iranian state media announced his death, attributing the attack ...
Source: Iran won't reopen Strait of Hormuz yet despite ceasefire
Iran has stated it will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping traffic as part of a temporary ceasefire agreement. A high-ranking Iranian official told Reuters that Tehran believes the United Sta...
Pakistan presents ceasefire plan to Iran and US
Pakistan has submitted a two-part peace proposal to Iran and the United States aimed at ending hostilities. The plan, reported by Reuters, calls for an immediate ceasefire followed by an agreement for...
Artemis II mission reaches lunar sphere of influence
The Artemis II mission's Orion spacecraft entered the moon's sphere of influence at approximately 6:45 AM Dutch time. At this stage, the moon's gravitational pull on the capsule has become stronger th...
Iran reports deaths in attacks on homes
Iran reported multiple deaths following airstrikes on residential buildings between Sunday night and Monday morning. In the Israeli city of Haifa, two bodies were recovered from an apartment building ...
South Korean President expresses regret over drone sent to North
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has expressed regret to North Korea over a drone incident that occurred in January. He stated that a South Korean citizen launched the drone toward the North witho...
Axios: US, Iran in talks over ceasefire
Representatives from the United States and Iran, along with regional mediators, are currently discussing the terms of a potential 45-day ceasefire. According to reports from Axios, these negotiations ...
Fifteen killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon
Israeli airstrikes across Lebanon killed at least 15 people on Sunday. The strikes hit multiple locations, including South Lebanon, the Jnah neighborhood in Beirut, and an apartment building in Ain Sa...
Deaths in attempted kidnapping during Easter celebration in Nigeria
At least twenty people were killed during two separate attacks in Nigeria on Easter Sunday. The Nigerian army reported that it successfully foiled a mass kidnapping attempt during the incidents.
Street cordoned off after suspicious package found in Nijmegen
A street in Nijmegen was cordoned off and a local establishment was evacuated on Sunday night after a suspicious package was discovered. Authorities secured the In de Betouwstraat to investigate the i...
Germans searching for Easter eggs find potentially radioactive substance
Two German men searching for Easter eggs discovered a vial labeled 'Polonium 210' on Sunday. The substance is known to be highly radioactive, and authorities were notified of the find.
Israel army chief: Operational zone established south of Litani River
Israeli army chief Eyal Zamir has designated all areas south of the Litani River in Lebanon as an operational zone to combat Hezbollah. This move marks an expansion of Israel's ongoing ground offensiv...
Griekspoor loses to Monfils in Monaco first round
Dutch tennis player Tallon Griekspoor was eliminated in the first round of the Monte Carlo Masters in Monaco. Griekspoor lost to France's Gaël Monfils in three sets, with a final score of 7-6, 1-6, 4...
Trump gives Iran until Tuesday night to open Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has set a Tuesday evening deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Trump threatened to destroy Iranian infrastructure, ...
Traffic accident on Beverwijk ring road, pregnant woman taken to hospital
A BMW and a Volkswagen collided on the ring road in Beverwijk on Sunday, resulting in a pregnant woman being transported to the hospital. Both vehicles sustained significant damage and were towed from...
Trump: Possible deal with Iran on Monday
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed optimism regarding a potential deal with Iran, stating there is a good chance an agreement will be reached by Monday. Negotiations are currently ongoing as th...
Customs seizes over 1,400 kg of cocaine in Port of Rotterdam
Customs officials discovered over 1,400 kilograms of cocaine in the port of Rotterdam on Saturday. The drugs were hidden across three containers that showed suspicious irregularities during inspection...
Group of youths throw eggs, bicycles and stones at firefighters in North
A group of at least five youths attacked firefighters with eggs, bicycles, and stones after setting fire to several waste containers in Amsterdam-Noord. Despite the deployment of police dogs and a hel...
Outcry in UK over Ye's festival performances
The announcement that Ye, also known as Kanye West, will perform three shows at the Wireless Festival in London has sparked significant controversy in the United Kingdom. In response, Pepsi has withdr...
Iran war also hits fertilizer production: ‘It could become dire’
The conflict in Iran is impacting global fertilizer production alongside oil and gas exports, creating potential risks for farmers and consumers worldwide. Experts from Wageningen University indicate ...
Pro-Russian leader reports death after ship sinks in Sea of Azov
A cargo ship carrying grain sank in the Sea of Azov, resulting in at least one confirmed death and two missing persons. The incident was reported by the pro-Russian governor of the occupied Kherson re...
Pope calls on world leaders to choose peace in Easter message
Pope Leo XIV urged world leaders to "choose peace" during his first Easter message delivered at St. Peter's Square. Addressing a large crowd, he spoke about the numerous global conflicts without namin...