World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Iraq hit by total power outage
Iraq is experiencing a nationwide power outage, according to the country's Ministry of Electricity. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the blackout as regional conflict involving Isr...
More than 70 dead in Lebanon since new fighting broke out
Since the resurgence of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, at least 72 people have been killed and over 83,000 displaced in Lebanon. These figures were reported by the Lebanese Ministry of Health ...
Qatar to neighbor Iran: we are being dragged into war
Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman al-Thani accused Iran of dragging its neighbors into a conflict that is not theirs during a call with the Iranian Foreign Minister. Qatar reported inter...
Berendsen summons Iranian ambassador over drone and missile attacks
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen has summoned the Iranian ambassador following drone and missile attacks carried out by Iran on neighboring countries. Berendsen specifically cited concerns regardi...
Russia releases two Ukrainian-Hungarian prisoners of war
President Vladimir Putin announced on Wednesday that Russia will release two prisoners of war who hold both Ukrainian and Hungarian citizenship. The decision followed a meeting between the Russian lea...
Slovakia withdraws controversial whistleblower law
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico has announced the withdrawal of a controversial law intended to limit whistleblower protections. The legislation, which was suspended shortly after its introductio...
Israeli troops advance in southern Lebanon
Israeli troops have advanced into several villages and towns in southern Lebanon, following an earlier warning for civilians to evacuate the area. The military action targets Hezbollah positions in th...
EU chief: Iran causing its own downfall with attacks on neighbors
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned that Iran is risking its own destruction by continuing to launch attacks against neighboring countries. She stated that Iran's current strategy appears to be...
Air France temporarily suspends flights to Cuba: 'Simply no demand'
Air France is temporarily suspending flights to and from Cuba from late March to mid-June due to a significant decline in tourist demand. The airline cited Cuba's ongoing energy shortages and domestic...
Dutch Parliament seeks clarity on €2 billion pledged to Ukraine
The Dutch House of Representatives is seeking clarification regarding 2 billion euros in additional aid for Ukraine promised by the previous cabinet. During a defense budget debate, both opposition an...
Doctors Without Borders expands emergency aid in Lebanon
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is expanding its emergency aid in Lebanon as tens of thousands of people flee Israeli airstrikes. The organization reports mass displacement following Israeli military or...
Turkish source: Iranian missile was intended for Cyprus
A Turkish official reported that an Iranian missile intercepted on Wednesday was likely intended for a base in Cyprus rather than Turkey. The source suggested that the missile went off course before b...
Dutch troops in Middle East will not be withdrawn
Dutch Defense Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz has announced that military personnel currently on missions in the Middle East will not be recalled for the time being. Despite the escalating regional conflict...
Sea level in coastal areas up to 30 centimeters higher than previously thought
Researchers from Wageningen University have discovered that previous scientific studies underestimated sea levels along coastal regions by up to one meter. This indicates that international coastlines...
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Fill up your tank soon, advises the Consumers' Association
The Consumentenbond advises consumers to fill their fuel tanks immediately as energy prices rise sharply due to the conflict in Iran. International instability has sparked concerns about future costs ...
Iran says it targeted Kurdish groups in Iraq
The Iranian military launched missile strikes against Kurdish militia positions in northern Iraq, targeting groups they described as separatists. The attacks focused on camps near the Iranian border h...
ANVR: Repatriation from Middle East will take time
The Dutch travel industry organization ANVR stated that repatriating stranded citizens from the Middle East is a complex operation that requires significant coordination with airlines and crews. A spo...
Hegseth: We’ve only just begun in Iran, will now push forward
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the United States and Israel are winning the conflict against Iran. During a joint press conference with General Dan Caine, Hegseth indicated that milit...
Hegseth: Leader of Iranian group behind Trump assassination plot is dead
U.S. Secretary of Defense Peter Hegseth announced that the leader of an Iranian group involved in an assassination plot against Donald Trump has been killed. Hegseth did not disclose the identity of t...
US behind attack on Iranian warship near Sri Lanka
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that the United States was responsible for a submarine attack on an Iranian warship near Sri Lanka. The announcement was made during a press conference de...
Costa says EU stands fully behind Spain
European Council President António Costa informed Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez that the European Union stands fully behind Spain. Costa confirmed the expression of support following a phone ...
Tennis player Griekspoor has left Dubai
Dutch tennis player Tallon Griekspoor and his brother Scott have safely landed in Milan after being stranded in Dubai due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. His coach, Marc Dijkhuizen, confir...
Macron expresses solidarity with Spanish PM over US conflict
French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed European solidarity with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez following threats of economic sanctions from U.S. President Donald Trump. The conflict aro...
NATO condemns Iranian attack on Turkey and expresses support
NATO has condemned an Iranian ballistic missile attack on Southeast Turkey after the projectile was intercepted by the alliance's air defenses on Wednesday. No casualties were reported, and a spokespe...
Brussels wants governments to buy European for independence
The European Commission has introduced a legislative proposal requiring EU member states to prioritize European-made products for government procurement. This move aims to reduce reliance on foreign i...
What to do if you are stranded in Dubai? Five questions about flying to or via the Middle East
Thousands of Dutch travelers are currently stranded in the Middle East due to ongoing regional conflict. The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has addressed safety concerns and logistics for those fly...
Germany and Belgium also hike fuel prices
Fuel prices are rising in Belgium and Germany, with German diesel costs reaching their highest level since 2022. While cross-border refueling remains cheaper than in the Netherlands, the price gap is ...
Stranded in Sri Lanka, Romy refuses to give up: 'I booked a flight to Vietnam and am flying home via China'
Romy Koning, a primary school teacher from Zandvoort, became stranded in Sri Lanka after her return flight via Abu Dhabi was cancelled due to the Middle East conflict. She has since managed to arrange...
First Dutch citizens relieved to be back from Middle East. Tonio (34): 'Bombs flew over our heads. And we were there with our young children'
The first group of Dutch citizens has returned from the Middle East, arriving at Schiphol Airport to reunite with their families. Passengers described the harrowing experience of living through bombin...