World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
Turkey threatened counterattack against Iran, says Berendsen
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen stated that Turkey has threatened to launch a counter-attack against Iran if it is targeted again. Berendsen revealed this information during a television appearan...
Death of French baby 'seems unrelated' to recalled baby food
French prosecutors have stated that the death of a baby in early January appears to be unrelated to the consumption of baby food. This finding comes after a food watchdog group took legal action follo...
US warns Americans in Iraq of possible attacks
The US embassy in Iraq has issued a warning regarding potential attacks on hotels in the northern Kurdistan region by Iranian-backed militias. Consequently, US citizens are being urged to leave the co...
Berendsen enlists military for repatriations near Iran
Dutch Foreign Affairs Minister Tom Berendsen has requested assistance from the Ministry of Defense to repatriate citizens currently stranded in the Middle East. The minister announced the decision dur...
White House: we need another four to six weeks in Iran
The White House announced on Friday that the United States requires an additional four to six weeks to achieve its objectives in Iran. Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt assured that there is sufficient am...
KLM further postpones resumption of flights to Dubai
KLM has further postponed the resumption of its flights to Dubai, Riyadh, and Dammam until Tuesday. The airline cited the ongoing conflict in Iran as the reason for the continued suspension of these M...
Iran warns Europe of retaliation for war support
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi warned European nations that they will be considered legitimate targets if they join the United States and Israel in a conflict against Iran. Tehra...
Constitutional crisis looms in Kosovo
Kosovo faces a potential constitutional crisis as President Vjosa Osmani seeks to dissolve parliament and call for new elections. This would mark the country's third election in less than a year.
New gap in international legal order
The American and Israeli air forces have successfully targeted and eliminated members of the Iranian leadership. This military action marks a significant blow to a regime that has been a source of dom...
Princess Margriet visits Paralympic Winter Games in Italy
Princess Margriet is scheduled to visit the Paralympic Winter Games in Italy next week. Prime Minister Rob Jetten and Sports Minister Mirjam Sterk will also attend the events, according to an announce...
Moment of silence for late baseball player De Jong
A moment of silence was held for former Dutch catcher and coach Sidney de Jong before a World Baseball Classic game between the Netherlands and Venezuela. De Jong, a prominent figure in Dutch baseball...
Aid organization: More than 300,000 people displaced in Lebanon
In less than four days, over 300,000 people have been displaced in Lebanon due to Israeli bombings and evacuation orders targeting the south and Beirut. The Norwegian Refugee Council warns of a potent...
Last week showed EU weakness on the world stage, says Jetten
Rob Jetten criticized the European Union's weak global position, citing internal divisions regarding the conflict in Iran as a primary example. He argued that the EU must significantly improve its int...
Why Rob Jetten is a bit like Donald Trump
The Dutch cabinet has faced criticism for its lack of clarity regarding attacks on Iran, highlighting a shift in influence where the Minister of Foreign Affairs is often overshadowed by other minister...
Jetten: Dutch people could become victims of Iran war
Minister Rob Jetten stated that Dutch soldiers could potentially be at risk in the conflict with Iran, although the likelihood is considered very small. The cabinet is currently considering a French r...
UN demands clarity from US on bombing of school in Iran
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk is demanding that the United States clarify its potential involvement in a bombing of an Iranian school that reportedly killed at least 150 people. Military investig...
Chancellor Merz warns of Iranian state collapse
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned that a prolonged conflict against Iran could lead to the collapse of its state institutions and Syrian-style chaos. He stated that such instability would ha...
Brussels calls Zelensky's threat to Orbán unacceptable
The European Commission has labeled threats made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky against Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán as "unacceptable." A spokesperson emphasized that no threats s...
Trump: Only deal with Iran is unconditional surrender
U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that he is only willing to negotiate a deal with Iran if the country agrees to an unconditional surrender. Trump emphasized that while the terms are ...
Oil agency not yet planning to tap reserves: 'Temporary disruption'
The International Energy Agency (IEA) currently has no plans to release oil reserves despite rising energy prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East. The agency attributes the situation to seri...
Canadian Prime Minister seeks to strengthen cooperation with Japan
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged to strengthen defense cooperation and economic security with Japan during a visit to Tokyo on Friday. The meeting is part of an international tour aimed at ...
Limburg maintains opposition to new Iron Rhine railway line
The province of Limburg maintains its opposition to a new freight rail connection, known as the Iron Rhine, between Belgium and Germany through Dutch territory. Local authorities argue that the enviro...
Emirates resumes daily flights from Dubai to Schiphol starting Saturday
Emirates will resume daily flights from Dubai to dozens of destinations, including Schiphol Airport, starting this Saturday. The service was previously suspended due to regional tensions in the Middle...
Israeli Air Force destroys Khamenei's underground bunker
The Israeli Air Force destroyed the underground bunker of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday morning. This military operation was reported by the army via The Times of Isra...
EU suspends visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats
The European Commission has suspended visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats to the Schengen area, requiring them to obtain visas for entry. This measure is a response to ongoing violations of democr...
Newspaper: Russia helps Iran locate American targets
According to The Washington Post, Russia is assisting Iran in locating and targeting U.S. military assets, including warships and aircraft. Sources describe the intelligence sharing as an extensive op...
Son of Norwegian Crown Princess admits to choking ex
Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, confessed in an Oslo court to attempting to strangle his ex-girlfriend. The confession occurred during a trial in which he faces a t...