Washington, United States, June 17, 2026 (AFP) - Trump suspends US intel chief Senate confirmation

NAMPA / AFP

2026-06-17

US President Donald Trump has suspended a Senate hearing on Jay Clayton's nomination for intelligence chief, saying on Wednesday he wanted to be sure Clayton's current post as prosecutor will be filled by the man of his choosing. In a game of musical chairs, Trump picked Clayton, who headed the Securities and Exchange Commission during the president's first term in office, as his director of national intelligence (DNI). Clayton has served as US a......

Restricted content

Law & Politics

Evian, France, June 17, 2026 (AFP) - Trump threatens 'dropping bombs' if Iran doesn't 'behave'

2026-06-17 13:30:28

2026-06-17 13:30:27

Deïr Qanoun en Nahr, Lebanon, June 17, 2026 (AFP) - South Lebanon village mourns dead in new war with Israel

2026-06-17 13:30:27

Evian, France, June 17, 2026 (AFP) - Trump threatens 'dropping bombs' if Iran doesn't 'behave'

2026-06-17 13:30:27

Madrid, June 17, 2026 (AFP) - Spanish ex-PM Zapatero defends 'honesty' after graft hearing

2026-06-17 13:30:27

Warsaw, June 17, 2026 (AFP) - Putin-critic Russian artist's shooting in Poland likely 'political murder': PM Tusk

2026-06-17 13:30:27

London, June 17, 2026 (AFP) - Under-fire UK PM Starmer makes offer to would-be rival Burnham

2026-06-17 13:30:27

Brussels, Belgium, June 17, 2026 (AFP) - EU lawmakers approve 'return hubs' migration reform

2026-06-17 13:30:27

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