World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Tehran under heavy attack, Israel announces ‘new phase’
Israel launched heavy attacks on the Iranian capital, Tehran, on Friday as part of a declared new phase of the conflict. The strikes specifically targeted the regime's infrastructure following an offi...
Bulb grower Rob stranded in Sri Lanka with wife and friends: ‘The first option to fly back is March 12 and even that is very uncertain’
Dutch bulb grower Rob Burger and his companions are among many tourists currently stranded in Sri Lanka due to severe flight disruptions. While some travelers are attempting complex routes through mul...
Pride and traveler culture on UNESCO heritage shortlist
The Dutch Council for Culture has shortlisted five heritage elements, including Pride and caravan culture, for potential nomination to UNESCO's international intangible heritage list. Education Minist...
US House also votes against resolution to limit Trump's power
The United States House of Representatives has rejected a resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump's authority to wage war against Iran. This decision follows a similar vote by the Senate o...
Trump: Iran wants to make a deal
President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that Iran has contacted the United States to negotiate a new agreement. During a meeting with the Inter Miami soccer team at the White House, Trump remarke...
Europol warns of increased threat to EU due to Iran war
Europol has warned that rising tensions in the Middle East, specifically involving Iran, pose a direct threat to the security of the European Union. The agency noted an increased risk of terrorism, or...
Prijsvrij and D-Reizen: Significant portion of stranded travelers back
Prijsvrij Vakanties and D-Reizen have begun repatriating stranded travelers from the Middle East to the Netherlands using scheduled flights. While a significant number of people have returned, hundred...
NATO reinforces missile defense after Iranian missile fired toward Turkey
NATO has bolstered its ballistic missile defense systems due to increased Iranian attacks in the Middle East. This decision follows the interception of a missile heading toward Turkey, a NATO member s...
Cabinet will not implement motion for extra funds for Ukraine
The Dutch cabinet has decided not to provide additional financial support to Ukraine this year, despite a motion from the House of Representatives. Defense Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz explained that the...
French evacuation plane forced to turn back due to Middle East rocket fire
A French government-chartered Air France flight bound for the United Arab Emirates was forced to turn back on Thursday evening due to rocket fire in the region. French Transport Minister Philippe Taba...
Minister Yesilgöz: ‘Defense will not overstep into Foreign Affairs, or vice versa’
Defense Minister Dilan Yesilgöz stated that the roles of the Defense and Foreign Affairs ministries have become more balanced and complementary. She addressed concerns about overlapping responsibilit...
Israel claims to have destroyed the lion's share of Iranian air defenses
Israeli General Eyal Zamir stated that recent military strikes have disabled approximately 80 percent of Iran's air defense systems. The operations, conducted by Israel and the United States, also rep...
Form for stranded Dutch citizens filled out 9,000 times so far
The Dutch government's contact form for citizens stranded in the Middle East has been filled out at least 9,000 times. A spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the data and noted t...
F1 bosses must decide on Middle East races soon: Max Verstappen may not race at all in April
Formula 1 leadership must soon decide on the status of April's races in the Middle East, which could leave Max Verstappen out of action for the entire month. As the new season begins, Verstappen has e...
Director Peter Jackson receives lifetime achievement award at Cannes Film Festival
Director Peter Jackson will receive the Honorary Palme d'Or for his lifetime achievements at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival. The three-time Oscar winner, best known for the Lord of the Rings trilog...
Kristi Noem out as US Homeland Security Secretary
US President Donald Trump announced that Kristi Noem will step down as Secretary of Homeland Security. She is set to be succeeded by Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin in late March, though the reaso...
EU Commissioner: EU must be prepared for influx of refugees
EU Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner stated that the European Union must be prepared on all fronts for a potential influx of refugees from the Middle East. While there is currently no surge in mig...
Zelensky says US asked for help against Iranian drones
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the United States has requested assistance from his country to improve defenses against Iranian drones. The request aims to enhance resilience agains...
French president calls for Lebanon to be kept out of the war
French President Emmanuel Macron has urged international efforts to prevent a new war in Lebanon amidst ongoing Israeli airstrikes against the Hezbollah movement. The conflict has already forced hundr...
CARE: panic in Beirut after Israeli evacuation call
Panic has spread across Beirut's southern suburbs following an evacuation order from the Israeli military, reported aid organization CARE. Residents are struggling to evacuate homes and hospitals as t...
Veggie burgers can keep their name, but vegetarian chicken and steak will soon be banned
The European Parliament and member states have reached an agreement to restrict the use of meat-related terms for plant-based products. While terms like "veggie burger" and "tofu sausage" will remain ...
Iran: Over 500 missiles fired since war with US and Israel
Iran claims to have launched over 500 missiles and at least 2,000 drones since the beginning of its conflict with the United States and Israel. According to the Fars news agency, approximately 40 perc...
Netherlands works with other countries on asylum seeker return hubs
The Netherlands is collaborating with a group of EU countries, including Austria, Greece, Germany, and Denmark, to establish return hubs for rejected asylum seekers outside of the European Union. Mini...
15,000 cruise passengers and 20,000 seafarers stranded in the Persian Gulf
Approximately 15,000 cruise passengers and 20,000 seafarers are currently stranded in the Persian Gulf due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The United Nations' International Maritime Organi...
Trump wants to be involved in appointing new Iranian Ayatollah
U.S. President Donald Trump told Axios that he wants to be personally involved in the selection of Iran's next Supreme Leader. While acknowledging Mojtaba Khamenei as the most likely successor, Trump ...
Royal Family notably absent from start of Winter Paralympics
It remains unclear if King Willem-Alexander or other members of the Dutch Royal Family will attend the Paralympic Winter Games in Italy to support the nation's athletes. Advocacy groups have expressed...
Van Weel: Netherlands on alert for Iranian cyberattacks
Justice Minister David van Weel stated that the Dutch government is on high alert for potential Iranian cyberattacks following a meeting with EU justice ministers. The minister declined to specify whe...
‘Dubai pays me in opportunities and lifestyle’: influencers defend their stay in the Gulf State despite war
Thousands of German students protest against conscription law
Approximately 50,000 students across Germany took to the streets on Thursday to protest against a new conscription law. The demonstrations occurred nationwide as young people voiced their opposition t...
Iranians in The Hague call for attention to situation in their country
On Thursday afternoon, dozens of Iranians gathered in The Hague to protest against the current Iranian regime. The demonstrators assembled near the British embassy to raise awareness about the situati...