Washington, United States, June 17, 2026 (AFP) - Pentagon restores name of US Pacific Command

NAMPA / AFP

2026-06-17

The Pentagon is restoring the name of the US Indo-Pacific Command to the US Pacific Command, it said on Tuesday, reversing a 2018 decision. The renaming will not change the command's area of responsibility, which stretches from the western part of India to America's Pacific coastline, the Department of War said in a statement. Its "fundamental mission and its unwavering commitment to maintaining a free and open theater alongside regional allies......

Restricted content

Law & Politics

Paris, France, June 17, 2026 (AFP) - OECD oil stocks fall to lowest level since 1990: IEA

2026-06-17 11:00:35

London, June 17, 2026 (AFP) - UK PM says Russian warship's warning shots 'reckless' not 'sinister'

2026-06-17 11:00:35

Muzaffarabad, Pakistan, June 17, 2026 (AFP) - Residents struggle to find food during deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir

2026-06-17 11:00:35

Evian, France, June 17, 2026 (AFP) - US-Iran deal can be 'game changer', says Canadian PM

2026-06-17 10:30:24

Paris, France, June 17, 2026 (AFP) - Oil stocks of OECD countries fall to lowest level since 1990: IEA

2026-06-17 10:30:24

Seoul, June 17, 2026 (AFP) - South Korea to ease civilian curbs along border with North

2026-06-17 10:00:24

Madrid, June 17, 2026 (AFP) - Spanish ex-PM Zapatero in unprecedented graft probe hearing

2026-06-17 10:00:24

Beijing, June 17, 2026 (AFP) - Are the EU and China heading for a trade war?

2026-06-17 09:30:09

Sydney, June 17, 2026 (AFP) - US military footprint growing in Australia: defence minister

2026-06-17 09:30:09

Latest NAMPA photos

OMATJETE, 15 June 2026 - Senior councillor of the Zeraeua Traditional Authority Fabianus Uaseuapuani during an interview with Nampa ahead of the SORA in the Erongo Region. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

NAMPA

DAURES, 16 June 2026 - A signage indicating the three settlement and villages of Uis, Omatjete and Okombahe, respectively. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 16 June 2026 - Road Fund Administration’s (RFA) Executive of Information and Communication Technology, Dennis Shindume, pictured after a government information-sharing session at the Government Information Centre (GIC). (Photo: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 16 June 2026 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for action against child abuse on African Child Day (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

OMATJETE, 15 June 2026 - The Namibia Traffic Information System (NaTIS) on Wheels initiative was launched at Omatjete. The initiative aims to bring essential public services directly to remote and underserved communities, reducing the burden on residents who have traditionally travelled long distances to access government services. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 13 June 2026 - Trustco United players while in action against Gootfontein during round six of the 2026 NRU Rugby Premier League at the Trustco United Sports Ground in Olympia. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA