A severe heatwave sweeping across Europe has claimed more than 3,700 lives in France, Belgium and the Netherlands, according to preliminary official estimates, with health authorities warning that the death toll could rise further as additional data becomes available. The extreme weather event, which affected large parts of Europe between June 20 and June 28, […]
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Morocco down Netherlands to reach World Cup last 16
Morocco defeated the Netherlands in a penalty shoot-out to advance to the last 16 of the World Cup on Monday after a thrilling battle in Monterrey finished 1-1 after extra-time. Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou made the crucial save to block the Netherlands’ fourth penalty from Crysencio Summerville before striker Ismael Saibari stepped up to blast […]
Morocco knock Netherlands out on penalties in FIFA World Cup Round 16
Morocco secured a dramatic victory over the Netherlands in a penalty shootout to book their place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after an entertaining contest ended level following extra time. The match finished 1-1 after regulation time, with both teams finding the net once before neither side could break the deadlock during […]
Slick Netherlands dismantle Sweden
An early double from Brian Brobbey, two more in the second half for Cody Gakpo and a late goal from Crysencio Summerville helped the Netherlands cruise to an impressive 5-1 win over Sweden at the World Cup on Saturday. The Dutch delivered the performance coach Ronald Koeman had demanded after conceding near the end of […]
Three ship passengers die in suspected hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship
Three cruise ship passengers have died and three others fallen ill following a suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard a Netherlands-based expedition vessel, according to health authorities and media reports. Read More: Pakistan reports first Congo virus death Oceanwide Expeditions said it was managing a serious medical situation on its polar expedition ship, MV Hondius, which was reported to […]
PSV take title in Netherlands as Feyenoord fail to win
PSV Eindhoven were crowned Dutch champions on Sunday for a third successive season when their nearest challengers, Feyenoord, failed to win at Volendam. The goalless draw left PSV, who had won 4-3 at home to Utrecht on Saturday, with an unassailable lead with five matches left in this season’s Eredivisie. PSV advanced to 71 points […]
Pakistan, Netherlands pledge cooperation on interfaith harmony, minority rights
Minister of State for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Khail Das Kohistani, held a meeting with Dutch Ambassador Robert-Jan Siegert at his office in Islamabad on Wednesday. The two leaders discussed in detail matters of mutual interest, focusing on the promotion of interfaith harmony, protection of minority rights, and regional cooperation. Both officials reaffirmed their […]
European Union condemns Israel’s new West Bank measures
ISTANBUL – The European Union and major European nations including France, Germany, the UK, Spain, Belgium, and the Netherlands condemned Israel’s recent decisions to strengthen its control over the occupied West Bank. Read More: 9 EU nations demand end to trade with Israeli settlements in west bank The Israeli security cabinet approved measures on Sunday that include repealing a law […]
Fire engulfs historic Amsterdam church amid violent New Year
A massive fire ravaged a 19th-century church in Amsterdam early Thursday as the Netherlands experienced an unusually violent and chaotic New Year’s Eve marked by deadly fireworks incidents and widespread attacks on police and emergency workers. The blaze broke out in the early hours at the Vondelkerk, a well-known landmark overlooking one of Amsterdam’s most […]
Punjab, Netherlands to collaborate on higher education, water management
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif met Ambassador of Netherlands HE Robert-Jan Siegert for detailed discussions on how to promote trade, investment, agriculture, water management, climate change, technological collaboration and public linkages. Welcoming the Ambassador on his recent appointment, she expressed best wishes and reaffirmed Punjab’s commitment to advancing cooperation with the Netherlands. Both sides […]