Dutch government collapses over immigration policy
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -The Dutch government on Friday collapsed after failing to reach a deal on restricting immigration, junior coalition partner
2023-07-08 04:15
Mark Rutte: Netherlands coalition government collapses in migration row - reports
The four-party coalition has collapsed because of disagreements about asylum policies - media reports.
2023-07-08 03:57
What is the South China Sea dispute?
Overlapping claims in the South China Sea threaten to turn the region into a flashpoint of global concern.
2023-07-07 15:18
The US is the world's biggest corn exporter - but for how long?
The US could soon lose its title as the world's biggest exporter of the crop, which could have global consequences.
2023-07-07 09:20
Can 'good cop' Janet Yellen help fix US-China relations?
The US Treasury secretary's trip to Beijing comes as tensions between the two countries remain high.
2023-07-06 07:58
Cell phones to be banned from Dutch school classrooms next year
Cell phones, tablets and smartwatches will be largely banned from classrooms in the Netherlands from January 1, 2024, the Dutch government said on Tuesday, in a bid to limit distractions during lessons.
2023-07-05 21:56
Netherlands: Phone ban announced to stop school disruptions
Secondary schools are being asked to ditch devices to try and improve students' learning.
2023-07-05 18:59
Thai elephant flown home after alleged abuse in Sri Lanka
Bangkok demanded the return of the animal after claims it was tortured while kept at a Buddhist temple.
2023-07-03 12:55
Orkney council to look at proposals to become territory of Norway
The islands' councillors will consider a motion to investigate alternative forms of governance.
2023-07-02 16:58
Dutch King Willem-Alexander apologises for country's role in slavery
King Willem-Alexander calls slavery a "horror" and says sorry for his family's failure to act.
2023-07-01 22:51
King apologises for Netherlands' historic role in slavery
AMSTERDAM Dutch King Willem-Alexander on Saturday apologised for the Netherlands' historic involvement in slavery and the effects that
2023-07-01 20:59
China urges Netherlands to not abuse export control measures
BEIJING China has urged the Netherlands to not hinder bilateral cooperation in the semiconductor industry and to not
2023-07-01 15:25