Netherlands 'maybe overestimate ourselves' - Van Dijk

Outgoing Dutch PM Mark Rutte urges support for Ukraine, EU and NATO

Rutte urged the Dutch to support Ukraine in his final speech on Sunday, before an inward-looking new government takes over the Netherlands on Tuesday.

Iran Issues Dire Warning: 'Obliterating War' Threat to Israel Over Lebanon Attack; Tensions Soar

Iran has issued a stern warning to Israel against initiating full-scale military aggression in Lebanon, threatening an "obliterating war" and emphasizing that all options, including involving all resistance fronts, are on the table. The situation has escalated following Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's indications of preparations for operations on the Lebanese border, leading to daily exchanges of fire. Israeli forces have targeted several Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon, intensifying fears of a broader conflict. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated that while Israel prefers a political solution, it is prepared for war with Hezbollah. Hezbollah’s leader, Nasrallah, warned that any Israeli offensive would result in a war without restraint. The volatile situation has prompted countries like Germany, Canada, the Netherlands, and the US to advise their citizens to avoid traveling to Lebanon. The international community is closely monitoring the escalating tensions, with concerns about Iran's alignment with armed groups across the region and Israel's military readiness to inflict significant damage on Lebanon. #IranWarning #ObliteratingWar #IsraelLebanonConflict #MiddleEastTensions #Hezbollah #Netanyahu #YoavGallant #Nasrallah #LebanonCrisis #MilitaryAggression #BorderConflict #InternationalConcern #Geopolitics #WarPreparedness #PeaceAndStability ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.194~GR.124~

Hungary's Orban announces plan to form new far-right bloc in European Parliament

Orban launched the "Patriots for Europe" on Sunday, an alliance with Herbert Kickl, the leader of Austria's far-right Freedom party, and Andrej Babiš, the former prime minister of Czechia.