
Family of American killed on Malaysian Airlines flight can sue Russian bank, US court rules
The flight was shot down over DPR-controlled territory in eastern Ukraine by a surface-to-air missile, killing all 298 people on board.
Wed Feb 05 2025

Israel to collect soccer fans from Amsterdam after apparent antisemitic attacks
The Israeli embassy in The Hague said mobs had chanted anti-Israel slogans and shared videos of their violence on social media.
Fri Nov 08 2024

Amsterdam University closes for two days after violent protests over Gaza
The university's board said it cancelled all classes and would close all buildings as it could not guarantee safety for those on campus.
Tue May 14 2024

Pro-Palestinian protests roil university campuses from Washington to Amsterdam
The confrontation underscored mounting tensions at European campuses, after weeks of unrest at dozens of U.S. universities as students call for a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza conflict.
Thu May 09 2024

Amsterdam bans new hotels in fight against mass tourism
A new hotel in Amsterdam can only be built if another hotel closes, and if the number of sleeping places doesn't increase.
Thu Apr 18 2024

Van Gogh painting stolen from Dutch museum during pandemic is recovered
The painting, which dates from 1884, was stolen from the Museum Singer Laren, east of Amsterdam, where it was on loan for an exhibition.
Thu Sep 14 2023

Burned-out car carrier being towed to Dutch port
Most of the ship has now been inspected and there are no indications that there is still fire on board, Rijkswaterstaat said.
Thu Aug 03 2023

Lizzo sued by former dancers, accused of creating hostile work environment
In the lawsuit, the dancers claimed they were coerced into touching nude performers at an Amsterdam strip club in late February.
Wed Aug 02 2023

Burning car carrier off Dutch coast being towed away from shipping lanes
The burning car carrier is being towed to a new location away from shipping routes as part of a difficult operation to salvage the ship.
Mon Jul 31 2023

Ship carrying 3,000 cars burns off Dutch coast, one dead
The fire began on the 199-metre Panama-registered Fremantle Highway, forcing several crew members to jump overboard.
Wed Jul 26 2023

MH17: Malaysia reiterates commitment in pursuit of truth, justice
ICAO Council had decided to proceed with the hearing on the Settlement of Differences between the conflicting parties.
Mon Jul 17 2023

Investigators may name more suspects in downing of Flight MH17
It would be up to a separate prosecution team to attempt to press charges.
Wed Feb 08 2023

Dutch hacker obtained virtually all Austrians' personal data, police say
The trove comprised close to nine million sets of data, police said.
Thu Jan 26 2023

Madonna announces music tour celebrating 40 years of hits
"Madonna: The Celebration Tour" will travel to 35 cities starting with Vancouver on July 15 and wrapping up in Amsterdam on December 1.
Wed Jan 18 2023

Judges to rule in murder trial for 2014 downing of flight MH17 over Ukraine
Judges will begin reading the verdict at 1:30 p.m. local time (1230 GMT) at the high-security court next to Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport.
Thu Nov 17 2022

Air pollution responsible for nearly 7 million deaths annually worldwide
A report by the World Air Quality Index indicated that only 17 per cent of cities worldwide meet the recommended air quality standards.
Wed Mar 12 2025

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025