World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Thailand: Agreement with Iran on oil tanker passage
Thailand and Iran have reached an agreement regarding the passage of Thai oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. The deal was announced by the Thai Prime Minister on Saturday morning.
Bonaire asks Netherlands for urgent help with rising prices
The Executive Council of Bonaire has requested urgent assistance from the Dutch government to combat rising prices for food and fuel. Increased shipping costs driven by international instability are m...
US troops wounded in attack on Saudi Arabia base
Twelve American service members were injured following an Iranian attack on the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. Two of the soldiers are reported to be in serious condition according to U.S. au...
OLVG East troubled by drug user bus: bloody needles in toilets, theft and visitors feeling unsafe
Lackluster Netherlands secure narrow win over weakened Norway in friendly, all eyes on debutant Kees Smit
The Dutch national football team secured a narrow 2-1 victory against Norway in a friendly match held at the Johan Cruijff ArenA. Despite the win, the team's performance was criticized as lackluster, ...
Houthis threaten to intervene in Iran war
The Houthi rebels in Yemen have announced their readiness to join the conflict in the Middle East if allies of the United States and Israel intervene against Iran. The Iran-backed group broadcast this...
Witkoff: US hopeful about Iran talks this week
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff announced that the United States is hopeful about upcoming talks with Iran this week aimed at ending the war. Speaking at a meeting in Miami, Witkoff expressed confide...
Iran vows revenge for attacks on nuclear and steel industries
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that Tehran will retaliate for Israeli attacks on the country's energy and steel industries. Araghchi stated that the strikes violate promises previou...
Suspicious stock trades point to the White House
Democrats in the U.S. Congress are raising concerns about potential corruption following suspicious stock market transactions linked to President Trump’s market-moving actions. There are allegations...
NYT: Musk participated in phone call between Trump and Modi
Tech billionaire Elon Musk reportedly participated in a phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The interaction was first reported by The New York Times...
US House proposes own plan to avoid partial shutdown
The United States House of Representatives has rejected a Senate proposal to end the partial government shutdown. Instead, the House plans to introduce its own funding legislation specifically for the...
Kallas confronts Hungarian minister over leaks to Russia
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has confronted Hungarian Minister Péter Szijjártó over reports that he leaked confidential information from EU meetings to Russia. Kallas emphasized the importan...
Car ends up on grass and hits lamppost along Oudeweg in Haarlem
A car veered off the road and struck a lamppost on the Oudeweg in Haarlem on Friday evening around 6:30 PM. The vehicle ended up on the grass near the intersection with Wim van Eststraat after the col...
Intimidation, unrest and a teenager shot in the stomach in Velsen-Noord. 'We are 20-0 behind in the village'
Residents of Velsen-Noord are raising alarms over increasing insecurity following a shooting involving a teenager and reports of harassment by groups of youths. The community expresses a sense of bein...
UN seeks $80 million for emergency refugee aid in Iran
The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, is seeking 80 million dollars to fund an emergency aid plan for refugees in Iran and surrounding countries through May. The assistance is primarily intended to support th...
US: Affected countries must help counter Strait of Hormuz tolls
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has condemned Iran's plan to impose tolls on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Following a G7 meeting, Rubio stated that nations most affected by the prop...
What is behind the social media videos of Yesilgöz and Van den Brink
The Dutch cabinet and House of Representatives are currently debating how to respond to the consequences of the conflict in Iran. Although no official strategy has been finalized, the ongoing discussi...
Person injured in three-car crash on A200 near Haarlem
Three cars were involved in a rear-end collision on the A200 in Haarlem on Friday afternoon. One person was injured in the accident, which occurred on the roadway heading towards Rottepolderplein.
G7 calls to spare civilians in Middle East war
Foreign ministers from the G7 nations met near Paris to call for an immediate end to attacks on civilians and civil infrastructure in the Middle East. During the two-day meeting, the group discussed m...
Olav Molenaar dropped from Holland Eight and now among naked swimmers at the Varsity: ‘Suddenly a hundred men are hanging onto your boat’
Olav Molenaar, an Olympic and World Championship silver medalist with the Holland Acht, is retiring from professional rowing at the age of 27. He will make his final appearance this Sunday at the Vars...
Local GroenLinks/PvdA factions divided over national name change to Progressive Netherlands
Local GroenLinks/PvdA factions are divided over whether to adopt the national party's new name, Progressief Nederland (Pro). A survey of regional party chairs reveals that the change is not yet certai...
Jetten: energy support must not hinder government investments
Prime Minister Rob Jetten stated that the Dutch cabinet should not postpone planned investments in security and innovation despite economic uncertainties caused by the conflict in the Middle East. He ...
Guilty but no punishment: Brothers cleared as judge rules self-defense proven
A judge in Alkmaar has dismissed all charges against two brothers from Heemskerk who were involved in a public violence incident three years ago. Although the acts were proven, the court ruled that th...
New arrest for preparing explosion at Heemstede synagogue
Police have arrested three men suspected of involvement in an explosion at a synagogue in Rotterdam and the planning of an attack on a synagogue in Heemstede. The Public Prosecution Service has not ye...
Students from all over the world head to Haarlem for Model United Nations
This weekend, the Stedelijk Gymnasium in Haarlem is hosting the Haarlem Model United Nations. The event brings together students from all over the world to participate in the international diplomatic ...
Russia designates director of Oscar-winning film as foreign agent
Russia has designated Pavel Talankin, director of the Oscar-winning documentary "Mr. Nobody against Putin," as a "foreign agent." This classification is frequently used by Moscow to target and silence...
Uncertainty over large part of Iran's missile arsenal
Despite weeks of airstrikes by the United States and Israel, uncertainty remains regarding the status of Iran's missile arsenal. Sources indicate that US officials can only confirm the destruction of ...
Savannah Guthrie returns to TODAY: 'It's my family'
Savannah Guthrie has returned to her role on the NBC News program TODAY following a two-month leave of absence. Guthrie had been away after her mother went missing and described the program's team as ...
Treasury cannot really handle the blow of war in Iran
The Dutch government's spring memorandum reveals that the national treasury lacks a financial buffer to withstand potential economic shocks caused by a conflict in Iran by 2027. This lack of reserves ...
Youth Protection files police report after shared client file screenshots
The Amsterdam branch of Youth Protection has filed a police report against an employee for sharing screenshots of a client's confidential file on social media. The employee's contract was terminated f...