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India is seeking new partnerships to lessen its dependence on China for key minerals used in energy, technology, and manufacturing. The country is holding talks with several nations and plans to expand existing agreements on lithium and rare earth metals. Its efforts mirror similar moves made recently by the US, the EU, and Japan.

Ye will return to the Netherlands in June for his first Dutch show in more than a decade and his first European concert since 2014. The GelreDome expects strong demand for the one-off performance. The announcement follows a period of controversy surrounding the artist, who also has a new album due for release in March.

NS is proposing several timetable changes for 2027, including the return of direct services such as Groningen–Rotterdam and Enschede–Amsterdam. The plans aim to improve connections, support growing passenger numbers, and prepare for future demand along busy routes. The final timetable will be confirmed later this year.

Philips has returned to profit for the first time in four years, helped by cost savings and steady sales despite higher US import duties. The company is now focusing on further efficiency gains and greater use of AI in both internal processes and medical products. It expects North America to remain its strongest growth market in the coming year.

Rivers, lakes, ditches, and canals are increasingly showing traces of new chemicals, with concentrations of some substances now above permitted levels. This is a...

Rabobank has reported its second-highest annual profit, despite setting aside more money for potential loan losses linked to global trade tensions. The bank says customers are largely coping well so far, even as it prepares for possible economic disruption. Its strong capital position has opened the door to future growth and acquisitions.

The EU has opened a major semiconductor test line at IMEC in Belgium, supported by €2.5 billion in public and private investment. The pilot line will give researchers and companies access to cutting-edge technology as part of Europe’s push to expand its share of global chip production. It is the largest project launched under the EU’s Chips Act

Travellers arriving at Schiphol on Tuesday may face long delays as customs officers plan extra checks during a protest for higher pay. The action forms part of a wider push by civil servants who say the zero‑wage policy will erode their purchasing power. Recent strikes in the prison sector show the unrest is spreading.