Dutch media on September 28 saw renewed focus on international affairs, particularly the Middle East and Russia's ongoing aggression. Early reports from de Volkskrant highlighted US fears of losing the space race to China, a continuation of themes from previous days regarding geopolitical competition. Concurrently, NRC reported on Starmer's declining popularity in the UK, a recurring internal UK political concern.
Later, the conflict in Gaza escalated, with de Volkskrant and Trouw detailing civilian casualties and Israeli tanks entering residential areas. This was followed by significant international news: de Volkskrant reported heavy UN sanctions against Iran due to its nuclear program, a story that dominated the afternoon. NRC also covered large Russian air attacks on Kyiv and Ukraine's efforts to dissolve the Orthodox Church, highlighting the ongoing war.