In a coordinated security operation between Germany, the Netherlands, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, five individuals suspected of involvement in smuggling hundreds of migrants, mostly Syrians, to Western European countries via the so-called "Balkan Route" were arrested. The NOS website...

Israel’s security cabinet approved a plan to take control of Gaza City, a move expanding military operations in the shattered Palestinian territory that drew strong fresh criticism at home and abroad on Friday over its pursuit of the almost two-year-old war. Germany, a key European ally,...

At least 40 Palestinians were killed by Israeli gunfire and airstrikes on Gaza on Monday, including 10 seeking aid, health authorities said, adding another five had died of starvation in what humanitarian agencies warn may be an unfolding famine. The 10 died in two separate...

Belgian authorities announced the implementation of a new set of strict asylum laws and procedures, effective Monday. Asylum seekers who have previously received protection in any other European Union member state will no longer be able to receive shelter in Belgium. Belgian Minister of...