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Italy's UniCredit bids for Commerzbank against German opposition
Italian bank UniCredit has officially submitted a 35 billion euro takeover bid for Germany's Commerzbank. The proposal faces opposition from German authorities, making the success of the potential mer...
Israel reports destruction of killed leader Khamenei's plane
Israel claims to have destroyed an aircraft formerly used by the late Iranian leader Ali Khamenei and other high-ranking officials. The plane was reportedly utilized for both domestic and internationa...
Myanmar parliament reconvenes years after coup
Myanmar's parliament has convened for its first regular session since the 2021 military coup. The assembly is now largely composed of allies of the military regime following controversial elections.
Berendsen does not rule out Dutch deployment in the Strait of Hormuz
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen stated that the Netherlands has not ruled out participating in efforts to secure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking before an EU meeting in Brusse...
Iran threatens attacks on targets linked to TV station
Iran has warned regional countries against cooperating with the television station Iran International, threatening to target infrastructure used by the broadcaster. The Iranian government stated that ...
Flights at Dubai airport 'gradually resume' after drone incident
Dubai International Airport has begun gradually resuming flight operations following a temporary suspension caused by a drone incident. The airport authority confirmed that the closure was a precautio...
Chinese webshop Joybuy challenges Bol and Amazon today with same-day delivery and robot pets
JD.com, China's largest retail giant, has launched its new webshop Joybuy in the Netherlands and Europe today. The platform aims to compete with major rivals like Bol and Amazon by offering same-day d...
Israel reports ground operations in southern Lebanon
The Israeli military has announced the start of limited and targeted ground operations against Hezbollah strongholds in southern Lebanon. These maneuvers are aimed at specific targets near the border ...
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Russia: 145 drones shot down, many also targeting Moscow
On the night of Sunday to Monday, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported shooting down 145 Ukrainian drones. Of these, 53 drones were reportedly intercepted over the Moscow region.
Air traffic at Dubai airport temporarily suspended
Flight traffic at Dubai International Airport has been temporarily suspended for safety reasons, according to the United Arab Emirates aviation authority. The measure is described as a precautionary a...
Left and right claim success in local French elections
The first round of municipal elections in France has concluded without clear winners for mayoral positions in several major cities. Left-wing candidates are currently leading in Paris, while a tight r...
One Battle After Another and Sinners: these are the 2026 Oscar winners
The film One Battle After Another emerged as the big winner at the 98th Academy Awards, securing six prizes. Another top contender, Sinners, followed with four gold statuettes. The report lists the wi...
'One Battle After Another' big winner at the Oscars, which became an American party
Trump: NATO faces 'tough' future if countries don't help in Iran
US President Donald Trump has warned NATO of a "tough future" if member countries do not assist the United States in its efforts regarding Iran. Specifically, Trump is seeking support from allies to h...
WSJ: US seeks coalition to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. government is planning to form a coalition of countries to escort commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route near the Iranian coast. According to reports from ...
World Short Track Championships: Dominant Xandra Velzeboer retains 500m world title, silver for Selma Poutsma
Dutch short track skater Xandra Velzeboer successfully defended her world title in the 500-meter race. Her teammate Selma Poutsma secured the silver medal, while Italy's Chiara Betti took bronze.
PM Jetten hopes to strengthen ties with Germany in Berlin: ‘Netherlands wants to be back in the driver’s seat’
Prime Minister Jetten is scheduled to visit Berlin on Monday for an official meeting aimed at strengthening German-Dutch relations. He will receive a military welcome as the Dutch government seeks to ...
Iran arrests 500 for passing information to enemies
Iranian authorities have arrested 500 individuals accused of sharing information with foreign enemies. Police Chief Ahmadreza Radan announced the mass arrests to state media on Sunday.
Aid worker Wittenberg, who helped boat refugees, dies
Dutch aid worker Pieter Wittenberg has passed away at the age of 78. He was widely known for his efforts to assist boat refugees on the Greek island of Lesbos and was acquitted of human smuggling char...
Sheher Khan (Denk): Being an Amsterdammer connects us
Sheher Khan, the leader of the Denk party in Amsterdam, is campaigning for a more inclusive city with a stronger focus on combating inequality and discrimination. He emphasizes the importance of relig...
Several injured in rocket attack on Baghdad airport
A rocket attack on Baghdad International Airport has injured five people, including airport employees, security guards, and an engineer. The facility is also the site of a U.S. diplomatic post.
Israel: Rafah border crossing reopens Wednesday with restrictions
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt will reopen on Wednesday for limited passenger traffic in both directions. This announcement was made by COGAT, the Israeli military agency responsible...
Netanyahu responds with video to Iranian rumors of his death
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a video of himself getting coffee and talking with a staff member on Sunday. The footage was shared to debunk rumors spread by Iranian state media cl...
Iranians and Jews demonstrate together for Iran at Stadionplein: ‘At least Trump is doing something’
IEA member states release nearly 412 million barrels of oil from reserves
Member states of the International Energy Agency (IEA) have pledged to release 411.9 million barrels of oil from their strategic reserves. The agency issued a statement on Sunday following the submiss...
Tens of thousands of Hungarians attend Orbán and Magyar election rallies
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his main challenger, Peter Magyar, held large election rallies in Budapest on Sunday that drew tens of thousands of attendees. The competing events took plac...
NGO: More than 3,000 killed in Iran, mostly civilians, due to war
The US-based human rights organization HRANA reports that over 3,000 people, primarily civilians, have died in Iran due to Israeli-American attacks. The NGO compiled these figures through an extensive...
Foreign Ministry travel route out of the West Bank
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued travel advice for citizens wishing to leave the West Bank via Jordan or Israel. While Jordanian airspace remains open, the ministry noted that flight o...
Italian-American airbase in Kuwait hit by drone
A drone attack struck the Ali Al Salem airbase in Kuwait, which houses Italian and American troops. According to the Italian military, the strike destroyed a remote-controlled aircraft inside a hangar...