Setback for Trump: Senate won't pay for golden ballroom
The US Senate is tentatively putting a stop to $400 million in federal security funding for the majestic White House ballroom.
Iraqi (32) detained for anti-Semitism attacks in the Netherlands
Police have arrested 32-year-old Iraqi Mohammad Al-Saadi for coordinating attacks against Jewish targets in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Liège, Antwerp, London and even the US. The man is suspected of being the alleged mastermind who directed others, not as the perpetrator who himself planted the bomb, to set fire or carry out the attack. He is also alleged to have close ties to the Iranian regime. The man is allegedly responsible for organizing the attacks on the Jewish school Cheider in Buitenveldert and office complex Atrium in the Zuidas.
Three killed in large-scale Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow
Last night a large-scale drone attack struck Moscow and the surrounding area. At least three people were killed and 12 injured in this Ukrainian air strike on the Moscow region. This was reported by Russian authorities on Sunday morning.
After Trump, Putin also goes to China
Donald Trump has only just left China and already the next world leader is going to Beijing: on May 19 and 20, Vladimir Putin will visit Xi Jinping.
Trump administration steps up pressure on Cuba
The Trump administration is stepping up its pressure on Cuba, including reconnaissance flights, an energy embargo and a much-discussed visit to Havana by CIA Director John Ratcliffe.
Trump Phone: $59 million raised, not a single device delivered yet
The T1 Phone, the Trump family's smartphone announced with much fanfare, has become a financial scandal. Nearly 600,000 Americans paid $100 in advance for the $499 device, but more than a year after the announcement, not a single one has been delivered. A total of $59 million has already been raised.
Move to Spain beckons for orcas and dolphins of Europe's largest dolphinarium
Marineland management reports that it has a possible solution for the transfer of two orcas and 12 dolphins still residing at the closed zoo. Europe's largest dolphinarium had to close its doors in January 2025. But since then, the animals have been swimming in circles there, trapped in their tiny enclosures and the administrative and political tangle.
FBI pays $200,000 for golden tip toward Monica Witt: "We haven't forgotten you"
The FBI has put a $200,000 reward (about 172,000 euros) on Monica Witt's head. At the very least, this reward is waiting for whoever can provide the ultimate tip that would lead to the arrest of the fugitive American military who is believed to have been spying for Iran.
Russia kills 3 children and 21 adults: day of national mourning in Ukraine
On Wednesday night, Russia once again carried out heavy bombing raids on Ukraine's capital Kiev. The death toll has now risen to 24, including three children among those killed. This heartbreaking news is reported by Ukrainian emergency services.
Indian Prime Minister Modi visits the Netherlands for strategic partnership
Indian Prime Minister Modi will visit the Netherlands on Friday, a year later than planned after his arrival was canceled last year due to military tensions with neighboring Pakistan.