Five individuals were injured in a stabbing incident on Sint Nicolaasstraat, near Amsterdam’s well-known Dam Square, authorities confirmed on Thursday.
Amsterdam police reported that officers swiftly responded to the scene after receiving alerts about the attack. A suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the incident, but officials have not yet disclosed any details regarding their identity or potential motives.
Authorities initially informed the public via social media, stating that an investigation was in progress. While inquiries continue, officials have yet to determine the reason behind the attack.
“A motive is currently still unclear, but part of our investigation,” the police stated on X.
Five people were taken to hospital with stab wounds and later arrested after a violent incident at a music event in Thamesmead, southeast London.
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A 15-year-old boy killed a fellow pupil and wounded three others in a stabbing attack at a high school in the western French city of Nantes on Thursday before he was overpowered by teachers, police said.
A 15-year-old student attacked classmates in a Nantes high school, leaving one dead and three injured before being restrained by teachers.
Police in Berlin have shot dead a man accused of fatally stabbing a 29-year-old at an underground station.
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Armenia has proposed elevating its cooperation with Cyprus to the level of a strategic partnership, a move positively received by Cypriot officials.
Police have arrested a third suspect in connection with arson attacks targeting properties and a car linked to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, as investigations continue.
Iran hosted the Tehran Dialogue Forum on May 18–19 with 200 delegates from 53 countries, showcasing its soft power through diplomacy while also highlighting military strength—an approach echoing the "smart power" concept of balancing dialogue and deterrence.
Asian markets began the week on a cautious note Monday as softer-than-expected Chinese retail sales data and growing uncertainty over U.S. economic and trade policy pressured sentiment across global equities and currency markets.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on May 15, with discussions reportedly focusing on upcoming peace talks between Ukrainian and Russian delegates in Istanbul.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war in Gaza will not stop until Hamas is destroyed, following the release of US-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander.
Qatar signed a landmark agreement with U.S. aerospace giant Boeing on Wednesday to acquire 160 aircraft for Qatar Airways, a deal valued at $200 billion. The signing took place in Doha during the visit of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Ukrainian and Russian delegations meet behind closed doors at Istanbul’s Dolmabahçe Palace at 10:00 local time today to explore security guarantees, territorial integrity and a possible ceasefire.
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The World Bank stands as one of the most influential international financial institutions, shaping economic development across continents through financial support, technical assistance, and policy guidance.
Beginning June 30, 2025, Russia will implement a new digital pre-registration system for foreign nationals entering the country under a visa-free regime, according to updated government regulations.
Police have arrested a third suspect in connection with arson attacks targeting properties and a car linked to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, as investigations continue.
Interim President Ilie Bolojan has signed into law new legislation allowing Romanian forces to shoot down drones that illegally enter the country’s airspace. He also approved a separate law regulating military missions and operations conducted on Romanian territory during peacetime.
Beginning June 30, 2025, Russia will implement a new digital pre-registration system for foreign nationals entering the country under a visa-free regime, according to updated government regulations.
Armenia has proposed elevating its cooperation with Cyprus to the level of a strategic partnership, a move positively received by Cypriot officials.
Police have arrested a third suspect in connection with arson attacks targeting properties and a car linked to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, as investigations continue.
Iran hosted the Tehran Dialogue Forum on May 18–19 with 200 delegates from 53 countries, showcasing its soft power through diplomacy while also highlighting military strength—an approach echoing the "smart power" concept of balancing dialogue and deterrence.
Asian markets began the week on a cautious note Monday as softer-than-expected Chinese retail sales data and growing uncertainty over U.S. economic and trade policy pressured sentiment across global equities and currency markets.
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