Washington, United States, Jan 30, 2026 (AFP) - US Senate passes deal expected to shorten shutdown

NAMPA / AFP

2026-01-31

US senators on Friday approved a last-minute deal backed by President Donald Trump to avert the worst impacts of an imminent government shutdown, after Democratic anger over the killing of two protesters by immigration agents derailed funding talks. A shutdown is still set to begin Saturday because the House of Representatives is out of session until Monday, meaning it cannot ratify the upper chamber's agreement before the midnight deadline -- ma......

Restricted content

Law & Politics

Caracas, Jan 31, 2026 (AFP) - Venezuelan interim president announces mass amnesty push

2026-01-31 05:00:57

Washington, United States, Jan 31, 2026 (AFP) - US Justice Dept releases documents, images, videos from Epstein files

2026-01-31 05:00:57

Washington, United States, Jan 31, 2026 (AFP) - Melania Trump's atypical, divisive doc opens in theatres

2026-01-31 04:31:00

Copenhagen, Jan 31, 2026 (AFP) - Danish war veterans to hold silent march after Trump 'insult'

2026-01-31 04:31:00

Caracas, Jan 31, 2026 (AFP) - Venezuelan interim president proposes mass amnesty law

2026-01-31 04:00:23

Washington, United States, Jan 31, 2026 (AFP) - Notable names in Epstein file dump

2026-01-31 03:00:23

Minneapolis, United States, Jan 31, 2026 (AFP) - 'Standing up for freedom': Minneapolis proud of peaceful ICE protests

2026-01-31 03:00:23

Washington, United States, Jan 31, 2026 (AFP) - US approves $9 billion in Patriot missile defense for Saudi Arabia

2026-01-31 03:00:23

Washington, United States, Jan 31, 2026 (AFP) - US approves approves major arms deals to Israel, Saudi

2026-01-31 03:00:23

Latest NAMPA photos

WINDHOEK, 30 January 2026 - Bank BIC Namibia has appointed Erastus Hoveka as its new chief executive officer, effective 02 February 2026. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

NKURENKURU, 30 January 2026 - The Kavango West Region on Friday commemorated International Leprosy Day under the theme "Leprosy is curable. The real challenge is stigma." (Photo by: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

NAMPA

NKURENKURU, 30 January 2026 - The Kavango West Region on Friday commemorated International Leprosy Day under the theme "Leprosy is curable. The real challenge is stigma." (Photo by: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

NAMPA

OTJIWARONGO, 30 January 2026 - More than 150 school principals, teachers and learners from across the Otjozondjupa Region on Friday gathered at Otjiwarongo to launch their 2026 education academic year. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

NAMPA

OTJIWARONGO, 30 January 2026 - Otjozondjupa Education Director, Gerhard Ndafenongo, speaks at the 2026 annual education conference at Otjiwarongo. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

NAMPA

OTJIWARONGO, 30 January 2026 - Otjozondjupa Education Director, Gerhard Ndafenongo, speaks at the 2026 annual education conference at Otjiwarongo. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 30 January 2026 - Deputy Governor of the Bank of Namibia (BoN), Leonie Dunn. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 30 January 2026 - Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare addressed learners at Hochland High School on Thursday. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA