World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Kremlin expects no talks in Abu Dhabi due to Iran war
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced that planned negotiations with Ukraine in Abu Dhabi are unlikely to take place in the near future. The delay is attributed to the ongoing conflict and reta...
KRO-NCRV produces reconstruction of 2021 Kabul evacuation
The Dutch broadcaster KRO-NCRV will air a four-part docudrama series titled "Holland Gate - de vlucht uit Kaboel" starting March 25 on NPO 2. The series reconstructs the 2021 evacuation from Afghanist...
Israel reports major attack on Iranian regime headquarters
Israel reported conducting a nighttime airstrike on a major Iranian regime complex in Tehran. Multiple bombs were reportedly dropped during the operation on the headquarters.
Pump prices skyrocket due to Middle East unrest
Fuel prices in the Netherlands have increased following unrest in the Middle East, with gasoline prices rising by 3.3 cents and diesel by 9.5 cents. Market experts predict that these prices will conti...
European gas price rises another 16 percent due to Middle East unrest
European gas prices rose by 16 percent on Tuesday morning, reaching over 51 euros per megawatt-hour at the Amsterdam gas exchange. The price surge is attributed to ongoing geopolitical unrest in the M...
Hezbollah reports attack on Israeli bases
Hezbollah reported carrying out attacks on three Israeli bases as a retaliation for previous Israeli strikes on targets in Lebanon. The Lebanese organization described the initial Israeli actions as c...
Witkoff criticizes Iran's stance in negotiations
U.S. negotiator Steve Witkoff expressed surprise at Iran's stance during nuclear program negotiations, noting that Iranian officials immediately claimed an inalienable right to enrich nuclear fuel. In...
Oil prices continue to rise amid Middle East unrest
Oil prices continued to rise on Tuesday due to escalating conflict in the Middle East, including Israeli attacks on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. The price surge is further driven by reports of Irania...
Netanyahu: war with Iran will not last forever
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated in a Fox News interview that the conflict with Iran will not be endless, though it may continue for some time. He described the war as a potential gate...
US: Revolutionary Guard command posts destroyed
US Central Command announced that the US military has destroyed Iranian Revolutionary Guard command posts, missile launch sites, and military airports. The operations also targeted Iranian air defense...
Fire at US Embassy in Riyadh after drone attack
The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defense reported that the U.S. embassy in Riyadh was struck by two drones. The attack resulted in a small fire and minor material damage to the facility.
Fighting between Afghanistan and Pakistan continues
Journalists reported multiple explosions and gunfire in Kabul on Tuesday as fighting between Afghan and Pakistani forces continued. The Afghan Defense Minister confirmed that clashes were ongoing, wit...
Melania chairs UN Security Council as first first lady
Melania Trump has become the first first lady to preside over a United Nations Security Council meeting. In her opening remarks, she expressed her condolences to the families of those who have sacrifi...
Videos of Clintons' statements about Epstein released
A US House of Representatives investigative committee has released video footage of testimonies given by former President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton regarding Jeffrey Epstein. The statements wer...
Trump to attend Correspondents' Dinner for first time as president
Donald Trump will attend the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner for the first time as president. This appearance marks the end of his years-long boycott of the event for reporters.
Americans have become fearful, observes Ian Kenny of the John Adams Institute
Rubio: Hope Iranians can overthrow the government
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed his hope that the Iranian people will be able to overthrow their current government. He emphasized that the nation poses a significant risk under its exis...
Ministry: Iranian refugees not being sent back to Iran for now
The Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security has announced a suspension of decisions on asylum applications from Iranian nationals. This policy pause ensures that Iranian refugees will not be forcibly r...
Iran's Revolutionary Guard threatens force in Strait of Hormuz
A commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard has reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz is closed to traffic. He warned that any ships attempting to pass through the waterway will be set on fire, acco...
Cyprus issued yellow travel advisory after drone attack
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has updated the travel advice for Cyprus to yellow following a drone attack in the region. This designation indicates increased safety risks and warns travelers t...
Revolutionary Guard warns: Enemies not safe even at home
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has vowed to take revenge following the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. A commander stated on state television that enemies will no longer be safe anywhere in the wo...
Iranian President: We will not remain silent after attacks on school and hospital
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Iran will not remain silent or yield to crimes following alleged U.S. and Israeli attacks on a school and hospital in the country. He called on the inte...
Mahla (45) from Haarlem screams with joy hearing Khamenei is dead: 'But celebrating feels too early'
Mahla Cacaee, a Haarlem resident who lived for years under Iran's oppressive regime, expressed joy following news that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in an Israeli and American attac...
Photo exhibition ‘On the Way: The Journey of Refugees’ reveals raw stories behind refugee lives. What remains when you lose everything?
The photo exhibition 'Onderweg' presents the personal stories and journeys of refugees to emphasize the human lives behind the migration crisis. Project leader Clemy de Rooy and volunteer Esther Duine...
Death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon rises
The Lebanese government reported that at least 53 people were killed and 154 others were injured during Israeli attacks on Monday. The casualty count continues to rise as hostilities in the region per...
BMW recalls thousands more cars in the Netherlands due to fire risk
BMW is recalling 4,233 vehicles in the Netherlands, specifically 5-series and 7-series models, due to a potential fire risk. This Dutch recall is part of a larger global action involving hundreds of t...
Trump: this was our last chance to prevent an Iranian nuclear weapon
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that this past weekend was the last opportunity to attack Iran to prevent the country from developing nuclear weapons. He further noted in a brief update that the op...
Rutte calls Erdogan over Iran conflict and securing NATO's southern flank
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte spoke with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan regarding the conflict in Iran and the protection of NATO's southern borders. Turkey, which shares a border with Ira...
Iranian government calls for support protests in Tehran
The Iranian government has called for citizens to gather in Tehran on Monday evening to show support for the Islamic Republic and honor leader Ali Khamenei, who was reportedly killed last weekend. The...
Qatar shoots down two Iranian fighter jets
Qatar's Ministry of Defense announced that it shot down two Iranian fighter jets during a series of attacks by Iran against Gulf states. The hostilities, which began on Saturday, are reportedly direct...