BERLIN, May 1 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to cut American troop deployments in Europe has intensified transatlantic tensions, exposing deep divisions over security, defense ]]> http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279024577/trump-troop-cutting-threat-tests-transatlantic-security-ties 279024577 Fri, 01 May 2026 21:15:05 GMT http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279024577/trump-troop-cutting-threat-tests-transatlantic-security-ties New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): International Cricket Council's (ICC) latest annual update has reaffirmed Australia's dominance, with the men's Test side and women's ODI team retaining their positions at the top of the world rankings.

The update takes into account all matches played since May 2025 at full weightage, while results from the previous two years are counted at 50 per cent, as per the ICC website. http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279024068/australia-continues-dominance-in-icc-annual-rankings-update 279024068 Fri, 01 May 2026 15:10:37 GMT http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279024068/australia-continues-dominance-in-icc-annual-rankings-update Sylhet [Bangladesh], April 30 (ANI): Sri Lanka has built strong momentum ahead of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 with a dominant showing against Bangladesh. After sealing the ODI series 2-1, the visitors followed it up by winning the first two T20Is of the three-match series, gaining valuable confidence heading into the marquee tournament.

In the first T20I, Sri Lanka posted 161 on the back of solid knocks fr]]> http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279022439/sri-lanka-beat-host-bangladesh-hit-winning-form-ahead-of-t20-world-cup 279022439 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:10:10 GMT http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279022439/sri-lanka-beat-host-bangladesh-hit-winning-form-ahead-of-t20-world-cup By Sahil Kohli

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 30 (ANI): Former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes said that time spent with family, away from the high-intensity, hectic international cricket schedule, is driving former Proteas batter Heinrich Klaasen's recent success in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).

Jonty, one of the finest cricketers of his era, best known for h]]> http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279022406/no-international-cricket-pressure-increased-downtime-with-family-jonty-rhodes-on-klaasen-recent-ipl-success-with-srh 279022406 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:48:37 GMT http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279022406/no-international-cricket-pressure-increased-downtime-with-family-jonty-rhodes-on-klaasen-recent-ipl-success-with-srh By Sahil Kohli

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 30 (ANI): Former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes said that the inaugural season of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) will be received with more fanfare following some fine performances from non-Test playing nations in this year's T20 World Cup co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

Jonty, one of the finest cricketers of his era best known for his excep]]> http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279022148/everyone-loves-underdog-jonty-rhodes-feels-success-of-associate-teams-in-t20wc-2026-will-drive-etpl-success 279022148 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:54:16 GMT http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279022148/everyone-loves-underdog-jonty-rhodes-feels-success-of-associate-teams-in-t20wc-2026-will-drive-etpl-success Tehran [Iran], April 30 (ANI): Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba on Thursday said a 'new chapter is emerging' for the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, following what he described as the 'shameful failure' of the United States in the region amid geopolitical tensions due to the Islamic Republic's recent confrontation with Washington and the power struggle between the two sides over the virtual control of the]]> http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279022109/iran-supreme-leader-says-new-chapter-emerging-for-persian-gulf-strait-of-hormuz-after-us-shameful-failure-in-the-region 279022109 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:35:48 GMT http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279022109/iran-supreme-leader-says-new-chapter-emerging-for-persian-gulf-strait-of-hormuz-after-us-shameful-failure-in-the-region Tehran [Iran], April 30 (ANI): Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei on Thursday asserted that Tehran will ensure security in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz and counter what he described as hostile activities in the region amid geopolitical tensions due to the Islamic Republic's recent confrontation with the US and the power struggle between the two sides over the virtual control of the strategic w]]> http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279021826/iran-supreme-leader-vows-security-in-strait-of-hormuz-says-will-eliminate-hostile-enemy-abuses-of-this-waterway 279021826 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:43:02 GMT http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279021826/iran-supreme-leader-vows-security-in-strait-of-hormuz-says-will-eliminate-hostile-enemy-abuses-of-this-waterway Criminals recruit youths via social media and messaging platforms to carry out murders and assaults, Europol has said

A new European task force formed to crack down on "violence as a service" has made 280 arrests in its first year, the EU's police agency, Europol, has said in a statement.

The unit, dubbed GRIMM, was formed last April to tackle the growing trend of outsourced violence, somet]]> http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279021814/hundreds-arrested-in-eu-in-violence-for-hire-crackdown 279021814 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:36:18 GMT http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279021814/hundreds-arrested-in-eu-in-violence-for-hire-crackdown Rotterdam [Netherlands], April 30 (ANI): Three of South Africa's most celebrated cricketers are taking their passion for the game beyond the boundary. Jonty Rhodes, Faf du Plessis, and Heinrich Klaasen have formed a consortium to acquire the fifth franchise of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) Europe's first ICC-sanctioned T20 league based in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Madhukar Shree will be joining as Managing Partn]]> http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279020970/sa-stars-jonty-faf-klaasen-acquire-rotterdam-franchise-in-etpl 279020970 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:28:33 GMT http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279020970/sa-stars-jonty-faf-klaasen-acquire-rotterdam-franchise-in-etpl AMSTERAM, 30th April, 2026 (WAM) -- A delegation from the Fujairah Government participated in the Geospatial World Forum at RAI Congress Centre, Amsterdam.

The delegation was led by Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Saif Al Sharqi, Director-General of Fujairah Digital Government, and Director of Fujairah Geographic Information System Center (FGISC) Dr. Ahmed Hassan Almurshidi.

The visit focused on exploring the]]> http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279019875/fujairah-government-participates-in-geospatial-world-forum-in-amsterdam 279019875 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:36:48 GMT http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279019875/fujairah-government-participates-in-geospatial-world-forum-in-amsterdam Analysts say the shortage risk reflects a chain reaction set off by geopolitical tensions, exposing structural vulnerabilities in Europe's energy system, including heavy reliance on Middle Eastern supplies, shrinking refining capacity and rising costs linked to decarbonisation policies.

BERLIN, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Prolonged tensions in the Middle East are putting pressure on Europe's aviation se]]> http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279018773/economic-watch-europe-jet-fuel-crunch-shifts-from-price-shock-to-supply-risk-amid-mideast-tensions 279018773 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:45:22 GMT http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279018773/economic-watch-europe-jet-fuel-crunch-shifts-from-price-shock-to-supply-risk-amid-mideast-tensions (260429) -- LONDON, April 29, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Doo Hoi Kem of China's Hong Kong hits a return against Li Jie of the Netherlands during their women's group match at the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in London, Britain on April 28, 2026. (Photo by Stephen Chung/Xinhua)

The 'Great Indian Summer Travel Sale' brings a range of exclusive travel deals across]]> http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279016477/easemytrip-announces-great-indian-summer-travel-sale-bringing-exclusive-travel-deals-for-summer-holidays 279016477 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:17:49 GMT http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279016477/easemytrip-announces-great-indian-summer-travel-sale-bringing-exclusive-travel-deals-for-summer-holidays (260428) -- THE HAGUE, April 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visit a flea market in The Hague, the Netherlands, on April 27, 2026. Flea markets were held across the Netherlands on King's Day, which is celebrated on April 27, the birthday of Dutch King Willem-Alexander. (Xinhua/Shao Haijun)

A 'heartbroken' Xavi Simons will miss this summer's FIFA World Cup for the Netherlands after tearing his right ACL in English Premier League action on Saturday.

The 23-year-old midfielder was carried off on a stretcher following a collision in the 58th minute of Tottenham Hotspur's 1-0 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Simons posted on Instagram late Sunday that h]]> http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279015072/netherlands-xavi-simons-to-miss-world-cup-with-acl-injury 279015072 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:55:19 GMT http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279015072/netherlands-xavi-simons-to-miss-world-cup-with-acl-injury New Delhi [India], April 27 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday extended his wishes to Netherlands Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen on the occasion of King's Day.

Jaishankar reiterated his commitment to strengthen a multi-faceted relationship.

In a post on X, he said, 'Best Wishes to FM Tom Berendsen, the Government and people of the Netherlands on the occasion of King's Day. Committed to ]]> http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279014249/eam-extends-king-day-greetings-to-netherlands-counterpart 279014249 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:02:42 GMT http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279014249/eam-extends-king-day-greetings-to-netherlands-counterpart ABU DHABI, 27th April, 2026 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, on the occasion of King's Day.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy P]]> http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279014188/uae-leaders-congratulate-king-of-netherlands-on-king-day 279014188 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:16:01 GMT http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279014188/uae-leaders-congratulate-king-of-netherlands-on-king-day The European Parliament adopted on Tuesday a resolution calling on the European Commission to make consent the determining factor in rape legislation across the EU, with 447 members voting "for," 160 "against," and 43 abstaining.

Stating that "affirmative, free]]> http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279020707/eu-parliament-confirms-that-only-yes-means-yes 279020707 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:30:00 GMT http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279020707/eu-parliament-confirms-that-only-yes-means-yes The European Parliament adopted on Tuesday a resolution calling on the European Commission to make consent the determining factor in rape legislation across the EU, with 447 members voting "for," 160 "against," and 43 abstaining.

Stating that "affirmative, free]]> http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279020840/eu-parliament-confirms-that-only-yes-means-yes 279020840 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:30:00 GMT http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279020840/eu-parliament-confirms-that-only-yes-means-yes BERLIN, May 1 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to cut American troop deployments in Europe has intensified transatlantic tensions, exposing deep divisions over security, defense commitments and Washington's military actions in Iran.

The dispute, triggered by disagreements over U.S. engagement in the Middle East, has evolved into a broader rift between the United States and its European allies, wi]]> http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279024530/world-insights-trump-troop-cutting-threat-tests-transatlantic-security-ties 279024530 Fri, 01 May 2026 20:15:08 GMT http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279024530/world-insights-trump-troop-cutting-threat-tests-transatlantic-security-ties CHENGDU, May 1 (Xinhua) -- The first session of an international youth knowledge exchange study camp was held from April 28 to 30 in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, and Wenchuan County, also in Sichuan.

The event was hosted by the China International Youth Exchange Center, organized by the Wenchuan County people's government, and co-organized by the Global Student Development Working Comm]]> http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279024038/international-youths-praise-china-green-development-practices 279024038 Fri, 01 May 2026 14:50:01 GMT http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279024038/international-youths-praise-china-green-development-practices FRANKFURT, May 1 (Xinhua) -- The Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB) on Thursday unanimously decided to put interest rates on hold.

The decision came at a time when the war in the Middle East is pushing prices in the euro area higher and casting a shadow on economic growth.

Reiterating its commitment to bringing inflation to around 2 percent in the medium term, the ECB stressed that it wi]]> http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279022976/economic-watch-rates-unchanged-ecb-to-come-to-terms-with-heightened-uncertainty 279022976 Fri, 01 May 2026 06:15:20 GMT http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279022976/economic-watch-rates-unchanged-ecb-to-come-to-terms-with-heightened-uncertainty THE HAGUE, April 30 (Xinhua) -- The Dutch economy grew by 0.1 percent in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the fourth quarter of 2025, Statistics Netherlands (CBS) announced on Thursday.

On a year-on-year basis, the Netherlands' GDP increased by 1.2 percent in the first three months this year. CBS said investment and public consumption expanded, while exports contracted significantly and household consumptio]]> http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279022296/dutch-economy-grows-by-01-pct-in-q1 279022296 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:15:23 GMT http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279022296/dutch-economy-grows-by-01-pct-in-q1 SHENZHEN, April 30 (Xinhua) -- China secured its first win at the 2026 IIHF Men's World Championship Division I Group B on Thursday, defeating Romania 4-3 in overtime after Hou Yuyang converted a decisive penalty shot.

Romania opened the scoring eight minutes into the first period on a power play, before Hou assisted Wang Jing, who leveled the score with a deft finish.

China's Zhang Jiaqi fired a long-ran]]> http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279021987/china-edges-romania-for-first-win-at-men-ice-hockey-world-championship 279021987 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:15:42 GMT http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279021987/china-edges-romania-for-first-win-at-men-ice-hockey-world-championship THE HAGUE, April 30 (Xinhua) -- As tension in the Middle East continues to disrupt global supply chains, rail freight between China and the Netherlands is gaining renewed momentum, with more cargo shifting from sea to rail, Dutch logistics firms BTT Multimodal Container Solutions (BTT) and Coastlink told Xinhua recently in an interview, adding that they are preparing for further growth in this sector.

"Since Feb]]> http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279021923/interview-sino-dutch-rail-freight-gains-momentum-amid-rising-geopolitical-tension-dutch-logistics-companies-say 279021923 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:45:19 GMT http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279021923/interview-sino-dutch-rail-freight-gains-momentum-amid-rising-geopolitical-tension-dutch-logistics-companies-say FRANKFURT, April 30 (Xinhua) -- The European Central Bank (ECB) on Thursday left the three key interest rates unchanged.

The interest rates on the deposit facility, the main refinancing operations and the marginal lending facility stay at two percent, 2.15 percent and 2.4 percent respectively.

The ECB noted in a press release that the war in the Middle East is driving up inflation and weighing on economic]]> http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279021774/2nd-ld-writethru-ecb-keeps-interest-rates-unchanged 279021774 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:15:16 GMT http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279021774/2nd-ld-writethru-ecb-keeps-interest-rates-unchanged BERLIN, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Germany's economy expanded modestly in the first quarter (Q1) despite the initial fallout from the Middle East conflict, but economists warned the impacts could intensify, weighing further on growth in the months ahead.

Gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 0.3 percent quarter-on-quarter, preliminary data released Thursday by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) showed. The readi]]> http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279021698/roundup-germany-posts-modest-q1-growth-but-mideast-tension-threatens-recovery 279021698 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:45:11 GMT http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279021698/roundup-germany-posts-modest-q1-growth-but-mideast-tension-threatens-recovery NEW YORK, April 29 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks ended mixed on Wednesday as investors digested a heavily divided Federal Reserve interest rate decision and continuous rise of crude oil prices.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.57 percent to 48,861.81. The S&P 500 sank 0.04 percent to 7,135.95. The Nasdaq Composite Index increased 0.04 percent to 24,673.24.

Seven of the 11 primary S&P 500 sectors ]]> http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279020313/us-stocks-mixed-amid-historic-fed-dissent-surging-oil-prices 279020313 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:15:19 GMT http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279020313/us-stocks-mixed-amid-historic-fed-dissent-surging-oil-prices THE HAGUE, April 29 (Xinhua) -- A wildfire that broke out on Wednesday morning near the village of 't Harde in the Dutch province of Gelderland remained out of control, local media reported.

According to Dutch public broadcaster NOS, the fire has spread over an area of approximately 2,200 meters in a military training camp in eastern Netherlands and has shown no signs of diminishing as of 19:00 local time (1800 ]]> http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279019698/wildfire-in-eastern-netherlands-remains-out-of-control 279019698 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:45:03 GMT http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279019698/wildfire-in-eastern-netherlands-remains-out-of-control SHENZHEN, China, April 29 (Xinhua) -- The 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship Division I Group B tournament opened on Wednesday, with host China suffering a 7-4 defeat to South Korea.

South Korea's Kim Sang-wook opened the scoring in the first period, before Huang Yixiang leveled for China just two minutes later. In the second period, Kang Yoon-seok restored South Korea's lead, but China's Yan Ruinan q]]> http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279019532/china-falls-to-south-korea-in-men-world-ice-hockey-championship-opener 279019532 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:16:05 GMT http://netherlandsnews.net/news/279019532/china-falls-to-south-korea-in-men-world-ice-hockey-championship-opener https://www.police1.com/arrests-sentencing/romanian-man-sentenced-to-4-years-in-prison-for-swatting-spree-targeting-dozens-of-u-s-officials 279023383 Fri, 01 May 2026 08:35:46 GMT https://www.police1.com/arrests-sentencing/romanian-man-sentenced-to-4-years-in-prison-for-swatting-spree-targeting-dozens-of-u-s-officials https://www.police1.com/police-products/duty-gear/helmets/team-wendy-reveals-new-recon-tactical-bump-helmet 279023381 Fri, 01 May 2026 08:35:28 GMT https://www.police1.com/police-products/duty-gear/helmets/team-wendy-reveals-new-recon-tactical-bump-helmet https://www.police1.com/legal/judge-wis-doj-must-release-the-names-of-every-certified-leo-in-the-state 279023377 Fri, 01 May 2026 08:34:57 GMT https://www.police1.com/legal/judge-wis-doj-must-release-the-names-of-every-certified-leo-in-the-state https://www.police1.com/women-in-law-enforcement/osu-okc-to-host-womens-tactical-human-performance-summit-with-focus-on-female-specific-training-and-health 279023376 Fri, 01 May 2026 08:34:47 GMT https://www.police1.com/women-in-law-enforcement/osu-okc-to-host-womens-tactical-human-performance-summit-with-focus-on-female-specific-training-and-health https://www.police1.com/bwc-several-nypd-officers-injured-in-home-explosion-that-occurred-during-domestic-call 279023372 Fri, 01 May 2026 08:34:03 GMT https://www.police1.com/bwc-several-nypd-officers-injured-in-home-explosion-that-occurred-during-domestic-call https://www.police1.com/legal/wash-judge-blocks-parts-of-state-law-that-added-new-background-requirments-for-sheriffs 279023370 Fri, 01 May 2026 08:33:47 GMT https://www.police1.com/legal/wash-judge-blocks-parts-of-state-law-that-added-new-background-requirments-for-sheriffs https://www.police1.com/officer-down/denver-sheriffs-department-recruit-dies-after-suffering-medical-emergency-during-training 279023368 Fri, 01 May 2026 08:33:32 GMT https://www.police1.com/officer-down/denver-sheriffs-department-recruit-dies-after-suffering-medical-emergency-during-training https://www.adweek.com/creativity/three-takeaways-from-meta-and-googles-earnings-calls/ 279023258 Fri, 01 May 2026 07:35:44 GMT https://www.adweek.com/creativity/three-takeaways-from-meta-and-googles-earnings-calls/ https://www.adweek.com/commerce/antonio-lucio-joins-paypal-as-cmo-amid-company-wide-restructure/ 279022577 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:33:00 GMT https://www.adweek.com/commerce/antonio-lucio-joins-paypal-as-cmo-amid-company-wide-restructure/ https://www.adweek.com/convergent-tv/nbc-100th-anniversary-with-kentucky-derby-promo/ 279022574 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:32:46 GMT https://www.adweek.com/convergent-tv/nbc-100th-anniversary-with-kentucky-derby-promo/ https://www.adweek.com/creativity/lenovo-taps-becky-g-and-ai-to-turn-soccer-kits-into-art/ 279022573 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:32:43 GMT https://www.adweek.com/creativity/lenovo-taps-becky-g-and-ai-to-turn-soccer-kits-into-art/ https://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/in-its-summer-campaign-budweiser-waves-the-flag-a-lot/ 279022571 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:32:38 GMT https://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/in-its-summer-campaign-budweiser-waves-the-flag-a-lot/ https://www.adweek.com/tvnewser/week-of-april-20-2026-cable-news-ratings/ 279022569 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:32:30 GMT https://www.adweek.com/tvnewser/week-of-april-20-2026-cable-news-ratings/ https://www.adweek.com/media/5-themes-that-defined-possible-2026/ 279022567 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:32:15 GMT https://www.adweek.com/media/5-themes-that-defined-possible-2026/ https://www.adweek.com/media/x-revamps-its-ads-manager-folding-in-new-ai-performance-tools/ 279022566 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:32:08 GMT https://www.adweek.com/media/x-revamps-its-ads-manager-folding-in-new-ai-performance-tools/ https://www.police1.com/police-products/tactical/optics/steiner-eoptics-to-exhibit-at-laad-defense-security-2026-in-sao-paulo-brazil 279023408 Fri, 01 May 2026 08:39:44 GMT https://www.police1.com/police-products/tactical/optics/steiner-eoptics-to-exhibit-at-laad-defense-security-2026-in-sao-paulo-brazil