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'West completely underestimates arms production North Korea'

North Korean Minister of Foreign Affairs Choe Son Hui is visiting Russia to discuss further collaboration, as their rocket program, now including hypersonic maneuverable warheads, becomes increasingly attractive for Russian military use in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. Skeptical experts warn that the West has underestimated North Korea's rapid production and sale of advanced weapons, and that the country may be preparing for a war with South Korea.

Suspect of fatal violent incident Weiteveen had long-running conflict with victims

Videos of suspected perpetrator and woman circulate after shooting in Drents village, police investigate possible conflict as motive and event has major impact on small community.

Majority Senate behind spreading bill due to support from VVD

VVD still supports the distribution law for asylum seekers, despite earlier opposition. There is now a broad majority in the Senate for the law, which provides for a fairer distribution of asylum seekers among municipalities in the Netherlands.

Advice to government: moderate migration, but avoid population shrinkage

The State Commission on Demographic Developments 2050 concludes that the Netherlands will be busier, grayer and more diverse by 2050 and that more guidance and policies are needed to moderate migration and better distribute limited space. The committee's recommendations, such as choosing moderate growth and limiting low-value labor migration, are not all likely to be adopted by the new administration.

US defense minister who hushed up illness for Biden out of hospital again

Former Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin underwent successful surgery for prostate cancer but faced complications and was readmitted to a hospital, sparking an investigation into the lack of communication within the Pentagon. However, the Pentagon reassures that Austin's health outlook is excellent and he does not require further treatment.

A few days of winter weather and occasional snow showers

Winter scenes the next few days in the Netherlands due to cold front from the north, with a chance of snow in the south and temperatures below freezing. Expect heavy snowfall in France and Belgium, possibly also in the south of the Netherlands.