World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Lebanon bans Hezbollah military activities
The Lebanese government, led by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, has issued an immediate ban on all military activities by Hezbollah. The decree requires the group to surrender its weapons to the state.
EU chief: we must prevent Iran conflict from spreading further
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for urgent efforts to prevent the conflict in the Middle East from escalating further. Her remarks follow recent drone attacks on a Britis...
New Iranian attacks on Israel
Iran has launched missile attacks targeting multiple locations across Israel, including Jerusalem and the area near Tel Aviv. The Israeli military is working to intercept the missiles, and while there...
Iran: Natanz nuclear facility hit by attacks
Iran's ambassador to the IAEA, Reza Najafi, stated that the Natanz nuclear facility was targeted by attacks from Israel and the United States. This claim follows a statement from IAEA chief Rafael Gro...
Myanmar pardons about 7,000 political prisoners
Myanmar's military junta has granted amnesty to over 7,000 prisoners convicted of providing support to "terrorist groups." The release includes individuals who were accused of financing, sheltering, o...
Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon: King Harald is on the mend
Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon announced that King Harald's health is improving during a visit to the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs in Oslo on Monday. The crown prince shared the update ...
EU prosecutors suspect multi-billion fraud in COVID recovery fund
The European Public Prosecutor's Office reports that fraud involving the European COVID-19 recovery fund increased significantly last year, totaling an estimated 5 billion euros. The fraudulent activi...
EU ministers' meeting in Cyprus postponed after drone attack
An informal meeting of EU ministers in Cyprus has been postponed following a drone attack on a British military base on the island. The decision was made by the temporary EU presidency after the attac...
IAEA: no indications Iranian nuclear facilities were hit
International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi stated on Monday that there are no indications that Iranian nuclear facilities were hit during recent military strikes. These remarks follow repo...
Paris: French-Emirati naval base hit in air strike
The French-Emirati military base Camp de la Paix was targeted in an airstrike, as confirmed by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot. While the United Arab Emirates reported intercepting Iranian d...
NetBlocks: No internet in Iran for 48 hours
Iran has experienced a total internet blackout for the past 48 hours, according to the monitoring group NetBlocks. The NGO, which tracks digital rights and cybersecurity globally, reported the shutdow...
Ukraine causes major damage in port city of Novorossiysk
A major overnight Ukrainian attack on the port city of Novorossisk injured at least five people and damaged twenty buildings. According to the city's mayor, the strike caused significant destruction t...
Orange on top in Flanders. It was so then, and it is now. And back then, there was something with Iran too.
The professional cycling season has unofficially commenced with a race in Flanders, opting for the wet Belgian landscape over warmer climates like Portugal or the desert. The event highlights a tradit...
Kuwait: US fighter jets crash, crew survives
Several United States fighter jets crashed over Kuwait according to the country's Ministry of Defense. A spokesperson reported that all crew members involved in the incident survived.
UK: US did not ask to use affected Cyprus base
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper clarified on Monday that the United States has not requested to use the British military base in Cyprus following a recent drone attack. The statement addresses...
Red Crescent: 555 killed in Iran since start of war
The Iranian Red Crescent reports that at least 555 people have died in Iran since the outbreak of the war. The casualties follow large-scale attacks launched by Israel and the United States against th...
Air France-KLM big loser on Amsterdam exchange due to Middle East unrest, Shell gains
On Monday, Air France-KLM shares dropped nearly 10% on the Amsterdam stock exchange amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Meanwhile, energy giant Shell saw its stock rise by 6.5% as oil and gas pri...
China urges Middle East ceasefire
China has issued a renewed call for an immediate ceasefire and diplomatic negotiations to resolve the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The appeal comes as the hostilities enter their third day.
Nicolaas Veul makes new show in Hungary: 'Overwhelmed by reactions'
Nicolaas Veul traveled to Hungary for the new program Hotline Hongarije to investigate daily life under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Following a call to the local population, the filmmaker was overwh...
Turkey and Iran close border to day trippers
Turkey and Iran have mutually agreed to close their border crossings to day trippers until further notice. According to Turkish Trade Minister Ömer Bolat, travelers are currently prohibited from cros...
Von der Leyen expresses support for Cyprus after attack
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen spoke with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides to express support following a drone attack on a British airbase in Cyprus. The conversation, whic...
Israeli army chief: fight against Hezbollah could last days
Israeli army chief Eyal Zamir stated on Monday that the ongoing conflict with the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah could continue for many days. The announcement comes amid intensified fighting and h...
Asian dominance once again at world's largest youth tournament in Haarlem: 'Far too little money available here'
The 45th Dutch Junior International in Haarlem concluded with Asian athletes from China, South Korea, and Japan winning all twenty individual prizes. French talent Mady Sow was the only European to re...
Iran continues retaliatory attacks on Gulf region and Israel
Iran launched retaliatory attacks against the Gulf region and Israel for the third consecutive day on Monday. These military actions follow a recent offensive carried out by the United States and Isra...
Is there a punching bag in the rage room? Are there dishes ready to be smashed?
The WTA tournament in Austin has introduced a 'rage room' to allow tennis players to vent their frustration after losing matches. This marks the first time such a facility, where players can hit punch...
Iran rejects negotiations with the US
Iranian top security official Ali Larijani announced on Monday that Iran will not participate in negotiations with the United States. The statement was shared via the social media platform X.
Milei seeks to anchor US alliance as national policy
Argentine President Javier Milei announced plans to enshrine a strategic alliance with the United States under Donald Trump as official national policy. During his annual address to parliament on Sund...
Trump: three candidates in mind for new Iranian leadership
US President Donald Trump announced he has three candidates in mind to lead Iran following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. During an interview with The New York Times, Trump stated...
Defense Minister Yesilgöz’s ‘mission’: winning the hearts and minds of the soldiers
Dilan Yesilgöz has begun her tenure as Minister of Defense by conducting her first official troop visit in Poland. She emphasized that her primary goal is to win the respect and trust of military per...
Israel strikes Hezbollah targets across Lebanon
The Israeli military has launched a series of strikes against Hezbollah targets throughout Lebanon. Explosions were reported in the southern suburbs of Beirut, a known stronghold for the group, as hos...