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Coalition wants to move quickly on asylum laws, but divided on adjustments

PVV maintains stricter asylum policy despite critical advice from Council of State.

Feb. 10, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Rotterdam port shrinks, municipality and province sound alarm with cabinet

Rotterdam port sounds alarm bell: industry has been shrinking for nearly 20 months and municipality and province call for cabinet intervention to maintain competitive position.

Feb. 10, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Twente draws with ten men in Heerenveen, where 17-year-old Gürbüz scores again

In an eventful match between sc Heerenveen and FC Twente, both teams scored multiple times and ended the game in a 3-3 draw. A red card for Bas Kuipers and a 17-year-old debutant scoring his second goal of the season added to the excitement of the match.

Feb. 9, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Army India says killed dozens of Maoist rebels

31 Maoist rebels have been killed in an Indian Army operation in Chhattisgarh state, also killing two soldiers. The conflict between the army and the Maoists, which has been ongoing for decades, has already claimed more than 12,000 lives.

Feb. 9, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Thai hostages back in Bangkok after more than a year in Gaza: 'It's a miracle'

Thai hostages released after 15-month ordeal in Gaza, where they were kept since being abducted during Hamas attack on Israeli agriculture workers in 2023. The released men were welcomed back by Thai and Israeli officials, who also announced financial support for the victims. Human rights issues regarding Thai workers in Israel continue to be a concern.

Feb. 9, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Dozens of migrants found in Libyan mass grave

Authorities uncover two mass graves in Libya containing bodies of migrants en route to Europe, highlighting the dangerous conditions faced by asylum seekers and the prevalence of human rights abuses in the country.