World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Trump calls on Latin America to jointly tackle cartels
Donald Trump met with Latin American leaders at his Mar-a-Lago estate to discuss the "Shield of the Americas" partnership. He urged these nations to collaborate with the United States in a collective ...
Shadow over May and summer holidays, regional travel agents notice: 'People are playing it safe, just like during the pandemic'
The conflict in the Middle East is causing travelers to reconsider their holiday plans for May and the summer, leading to a rise in cautious booking behavior similar to the COVID-19 pandemic. Travel a...
Berendsen finds Russian participation in Paralympics 'incomprehensible'
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen criticized Russia's participation in the Paralympic Games under its own flag, calling it "incomprehensible" while the country continues its attacks on Ukraine. Ber...
Lebanese president calls Macron over de-escalation of fighting
Lebanese official Joseph Aoun spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss de-escalating the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The discussions follow intense Israeli strikes in ...
More than twenty killed in Nairobi floods
Severe flooding in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi has resulted in the deaths of at least 23 people. In response, President William Ruto has established an emergency team and deployed soldiers to provid...
Iranians on Dam Square call for Dutch government action
Hundreds of Iranian protesters gathered on Dam Square in Amsterdam to urge the Dutch government to take more action for the Iranian people. The demonstrators are calling for support amidst ongoing con...
Lebanon reports nearly 300 dead
The Lebanese Ministry of Health has reported that 297 people have died following increased violence from Israeli attacks on Hezbollah. This updated death toll reflects the rising casualties as conflic...
Ex-rapper becomes new prime minister of Nepal
Balendra Shah, a former rapper and current mayor of Kathmandu, has been confirmed as the new Prime Minister of Nepal. The election commission officially announced his victory, marking a significant le...
Iranians back on Dam Square for march to US consulate
Hundreds of Iranians gathered at Dam Square in Amsterdam today for a demonstration and a march toward the U.S. consulate at Museumplein. This marks the second time in a week that such a manifestation ...
Italian PM Meloni attacks juvenile court
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has strongly criticized a juvenile court's decision to separate a mother from her three children. In a statement shared on social media, Meloni asserted that chil...
Israel claims airstrikes on rocket storage and university
The Israeli military reported carrying out airstrikes in Iran using more than 80 aircraft, targeting a ballistic missile storage facility and the Imam Hossein University in Tehran. The military identi...
Corendon repatriation flight from Oman postponed for safety reasons
A Corendon repatriation flight from Muscat, Oman, to Amsterdam scheduled for Saturday afternoon has been postponed due to security concerns. The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the delay, ...
Trump threatens more attacks on more targets in Iran
President Donald Trump has threatened Iran with more severe military actions, including the potential destruction of targets and groups not previously considered. Trump stated that these measures are ...
Pokémon Outraged: White House Uses Game to Promote MAGA Slogan
The Pokémon Company expressed outrage after the White House used game imagery in a social media post to promote Donald Trump's "Make America Great Again" slogan. This incident marks another instance ...
'We women are just as fanatical': Ready for an exciting new F1 season
The new Formula 1 season begins this weekend with the first official rounds taking place on the streets of Melbourne. Featuring 22 drivers and updated car regulations, fans are anticipating a highly c...
Many killed in Israeli airborne raid and attack in Lebanon
At least 26 people have been killed in eastern Lebanon following Israeli airstrikes and a commando raid involving four helicopters. Local media reports indicate that the death toll is expected to rise...
TUI 'diligently' searching for flights for hundreds of stranded travelers
Travel organization TUI is searching for flights to return hundreds of travelers currently stranded at airports in the Middle East. While hundreds have already returned home, many others remain stuck ...
Azerbaijan: Iran planning attacks on Jewish targets
Azerbaijan has accused the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of planning attacks on Jewish targets within its borders, including the Israeli embassy and a synagogue. The allegations also invol...
Moscow reports massive attack on targets in Ukraine
Russia's Ministry of Defense announced a large-scale overnight air attack targeting Ukraine's military-industrial complexes, airfields, and energy infrastructure. The strikes aimed to disable key stra...
President: No attacks on countries that do not fire at Iran
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that the country's leadership has agreed to only respond to attacks and will not strike nations that do not target Iran. He offered apologies to neighboring ...
Israeli military reports more Iranian missile attacks
The Israeli military reported that Iran launched a series of missile attacks against Israel on Saturday morning. These strikes follow several reports of similar Iranian attacks occurring throughout th...
Arab League emergency meeting on attacks on member states
Foreign ministers of the Arab League will hold an emergency videoconference on Sunday to discuss recent airstrikes against member states in the Persian Gulf. The meeting was requested by several count...
Repatriation flight from Oman also arrives at Schiphol
A KLM repatriation flight carrying 281 passengers from Muscat, Oman, landed at Schiphol Airport at approximately 8:15 AM. The group included 263 Dutch nationals who were stranded in the Middle East du...
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56 Dutch nationals on repatriation flight from Egypt, 281 people from Oman [update]
A TUI repatriation flight carrying 56 Dutch travelers from Israel and the West Bank landed at Schiphol Airport early Saturday morning. The operation, coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, wa...
Max Verstappen crystal clear in Melbourne: ‘I’m not enjoying it at all, I’m emotionally drained’
Max Verstappen expressed significant frustration and emotional exhaustion following a rare crash during the qualifying session in Melbourne. The four-time world champion emphasized that he is prepared...
Qatar aviation authority allows limited air traffic
Qatar's aviation authority has announced the partial reopening of its airspace for limited air traffic. The airspace was previously closed following retaliatory attacks by Iran.
Explosions heard in Dubai and Manama
Journalists from the French news agency AFP reported hearing explosions in Dubai and Manama, the capital of Bahrain. No further information regarding the cause or impact of the incidents has been rele...
56 Dutch nationals on board repatriation flight from Egypt
A TUI repatriation flight carrying 56 Dutch citizens from Israel and the West Bank arrived at Schiphol Airport early Saturday morning. The mission, coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was ...
Air raid alerts across Ukraine, several dead in Kharkiv region
Ukraine issued a nationwide air raid alert early Saturday morning following Russian attacks in the Kharkiv region. At least three people were reported killed in the strikes, prompting the country-wide...
Deliberate impact on space rock had greater effect than expected
A deliberate space probe crash into an asteroid had a more significant impact than previously estimated. The experiment not only knocked the target rock out of its path but also changed the orbit of t...