World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Israel attacks Syrian targets after violence against Druze
The Israeli military conducted airstrikes against Syrian government infrastructure in southern Syria overnight between Thursday and Friday. The operation, which targeted a command center and weapons c...
Air France-KLM braces for fuel shortages: ‘Mainly issues on return flights from Southeast Asia’
Air France-KLM is preparing for potential fuel shortages in Southeast Asia caused by disruptions in fuel exports from the Gulf region due to the conflict involving Iran. CEO Ben Smith indicated that t...
Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit: 'I was manipulated and deceived by Epstein'
Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit expressed regret over her past friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in an interview with broadcaster NRK. She stated that she felt manipulated an...
AC/DC guitarist Stevie Young hospitalized in Buenos Aires
AC/DC guitarist Stevie Young has been admitted to a hospital in Buenos Aires to undergo a comprehensive series of medical tests. A spokesperson for the band confirmed the news regarding the 69-year-ol...
Recommended petrol and diesel prices at the pump rise further
National recommended fuel prices in the Netherlands increased on Friday driven by the conflict in the Middle East. The price for a liter of Euro95 rose to 2.565 euros, following a trend of rising cost...
Agency warns of major energy crisis due to Middle East war
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned of a significant energy crisis resulting from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The agency urges governments and citizens to mitigate the impact...
Energy agency warns of major energy crisis due to Middle East war
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has issued a warning regarding a potential major energy crisis triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The agency advises governments and citizens g...
Ajax standout, ignored by Red Devils: will Mika Godts finally get his chance today?
Mika Godts, a standout performer for Ajax in the Eredivisie, is awaiting his first call-up to the Belgian national team despite his success in the Netherlands. His previous decisions to decline invita...
US considers lifting Iranian oil sanctions
The US Treasury Secretary is considering a temporary exemption on sanctions for Iranian oil currently at sea. This measure would allow for the sale of oil that is normally prohibited under existing ec...
Iran lashes out at Gulf States again
Iran continued its retaliatory air strikes against several Gulf States during the night between Thursday and Friday. Nations including the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Bahrain reported being targ...
History teacher found an old photo of a Jewish school class: ‘Often such a life ended abruptly’
Eight arrested after hundreds of kilos of cocaine found in van
Police arrested eight suspects in Klundert following the discovery of hundreds of kilograms of cocaine in a van in Papendrecht. The seaport police of Zeeland-West-Brabant announced the arrests on Thur...
Mexico says it killed 11 drug cartel members
The Mexican army killed eleven alleged members of the Sinaloa cartel during a military operation in the state of Sinaloa. The Mexican government confirmed the deaths in the region known as the cartel'...
Brussels does not intervene more rigorously to lower energy costs
The European Commission has announced measures for clean energy following an EU summit, but will not take immediate action to reduce energy costs. This decision follows extensive discussions among mem...
Jetten: no Dutch ships ready for Strait of Hormuz
Premier Rob Jetten announced that no Dutch naval vessels are currently prepared for deployment to the Strait of Hormuz. Although the Netherlands has pledged to support international efforts to protect...
Jetten calls it ‘scandalous’ that Orbán keeps blocking progress
Dutch politician Rob Jetten criticized Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for his repeated obstruction of European Union decisions during a recent summit. Jetten described Orbán's actions as scan...
Shot Iranian works for police and is seriously injured
A police employee of Iranian descent was seriously injured after being shot in Schoonhoven on Thursday morning. Authorities have confirmed the victim's identity, but the motive for the shooting curren...
KLM announces hiring freeze due to soaring fuel prices
KLM has announced a temporary hiring freeze and a reduction in business travel due to rising fuel costs linked to the conflict involving Iran. The airline is also suspending the hire of external consu...
CEO Ben Smith sounds alarm over Middle East crisis: Hiring freeze at KLM
Air France KLM CEO Ben Smith has warned of financial pressure resulting from the conflict in the Middle East, leading the Dutch division KLM to implement a hiring freeze. To save costs, the airline is...
19-year-old man dies in ICE custody
Royer Perez-Jimenez, a 19-year-old man, died on Monday while in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). He is reportedly the youngest person to die in federal immigration detent...
Netanyahu: Iran no longer able to enrich uranium
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Iran is no longer capable of enriching uranium. Additionally, Netanyahu stated that the country is no longer able to produce ballistic missiles...
Zelensky wants to resume negotiations with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed his desire to resume negotiations with Russia to bring an end to the ongoing war. A Ukrainian delegation is traveling to the United States this wee...
Iran asks if US can use German bases in war
Iran has requested clarification from Germany regarding the role of the Ramstein Air Base in U.S. military strikes. Tehran suggests that permitting such use of German territory may violate a United Na...
Gulf States allowed to buy $16.5 billion in weapons from US
The United States has approved the sale of 16.5 billion dollars worth of military equipment to the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. The U.S. State Department bypassed the requirement for Congressional...
Japanese Prime Minister: only Trump can achieve world peace
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expressed her admiration for U.S. President Donald Trump during a visit to the White House in Washington. She stated her belief that Trump is the only leader cap...
Iran claims to have hit US F-35
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard claims to have hit and damaged an American F-35 fighter jet during a flight over Iran. While the U.S. military has not confirmed the strike, it reported that a fighter ...
Trump: I told Netanyahu not to attack gas fields anymore
US President Donald Trump has instructed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to refrain from launching further attacks on Iranian gas fields. Trump stated that he personally told the Prime Minis...
European billion-euro sustainability fund yields too little
The European Union's innovation fund for sustainability is yielding fewer results than expected due to the slow deployment of capital. Intended to support new technologies for reducing greenhouse gas ...
Turkey asks Iran not to further spread conflict in the region
Turkey has urged Iran to prevent its conflict with the United States and Israel from escalating into a wider regional war. The Turkish government expressed its desire to prevent the entire Middle East...
Zelensky warns EU summit: we cannot do without the money
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed European leaders to emphasize the critical need for a 90 billion euro support package. He described the funding as a vital financial security guarantee...