Beijing, May 14, 2026 (AFP) - Trump says Xi offered help to open Hormuz, vowed not to arm Iran

NAMPA / AFP

2026-05-14

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said President Xi Jinping had offered China's help to open the Strait of Hormuz and pledged not to send military equipment to aid Iran in its war against the US and Israel. "He said he's not going to give military equipment... he said that strongly," Trump told the "Hannity" show on Fox News, after the two leaders met in Beijing. "He'd like to see the Hormuz Strait open, and said 'if I can be of any help what......

Restricted content

Law & Politics

Quito, Ecuador, May 14, 2026 (AFP) - Ecuador captures Quito leader of major drug gang Los Lobos

2026-05-14 18:30:50

Washington, United States, May 14, 2026 (AFP) - IMF sees risks to global growth forecast over sustained Iran war

2026-05-14 18:30:50

Baghdad, May 14, 2026 (AFP) - Iraq parliament approves new government in confidence vote

2026-05-14 18:30:50

Belgrade, May 14, 2026 (AFP) - Man held after car hits pensioner at Serbia anti-govt demo: police

2026-05-14 18:30:50

Washington, United States, May 14, 2026 (AFP) - US senators vote to withhold own pay in government shutdowns

2026-05-14 18:30:50

Tehran, May 14, 2026 (AFP) - Iran allows Chinese ships to pass Hormuz since Wednesday

2026-05-14 18:30:50

Tehran, May 14, 2026 (AFP) - Iran says no US visas issued yet for 2026 World Cup

2026-05-14 18:00:55

2026-05-14 17:30:45

London, May 14, 2026 (AFP) - UK minister quits ahead of possible challenge to Starmer

2026-05-14 17:30:45

Vilnius, May 14, 2026 (AFP) - 'Not all countries' in Europe take defence 'seriously': Lithuanian FM to AFP

2026-05-14 17:30:45

Latest NAMPA photos

RUNDU, 12 May 2026 - Farming equipment donated by Agribank to two horticulture projects in the two Kavango regions. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

NAMPA

KATIMA MULILO, 13 May 2026 - Chairperson of the Liselo-Kamenga Anti-Stock Theft Association in the Zambezi region Vincent Siliye reading a petition during a peaceful demonstration by farmers over the persistent stock theft incidents in the region. (Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

NAMPA

KATIMA MULILO, 13 May 2026 - A group of farmers in the Zambezi region staged a peaceful demonstration at Katima Mulilo over the persistent stock theft incidents. (Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 13 May 2026 - First National Bank (FNB) Namibia Market Research Manager Mandisa Van Wyk. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

NAMPA

NKURENKURU, 12 MAY 2026- Officials from the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism met leaders and stakeholders in Nkurenkuru, Kavango West region to gather input on a proposed Wildlife Dispersal Area to boost conservation, tourism and benefits. (Photo: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 07 MAY 2026 - Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Indileni Daniel (L) and the Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security Lucia Iipumbu (R) officially launched the National Customer Service Excellence Initiative to enhance customer service standards at all ports of entry. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

TSUMEB, 05 May 2026 - Members of the Namibian Police Force and Tsumeb Municipality addressing residents that have occupied land illegally at Kuvukiland location. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 06 May 2026 - Newly appointed Capricorn Private Wealth Head, Elize Smith. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA