Beijing, July 6, 2026 (AFP) - China says test-fired missile in Pacific Ocean

NAMPA / AFP

2026-07-06

A Chinese submarine test-fired a "strategic" missile carrying a dummy warhead into the Pacific Ocean on Monday, Beijing said, drawing immediate condemnation from nations in the region. China made the rare show of its military might on the same day Australia and Fiji signed a major defence treaty, bolstering their ties as Canberra seeks to outmanoeuvre Beijing in the South Pacific. Monday's test also comes two years after China's elite Rocket For......

Restricted content

Law & Politics

2026-07-06 10:30:26

Beijing, July 6, 2026 (AFP) - China, Russia launch naval exercise as Beijing tests missile

2026-07-06 10:30:26

Suva, Fiji, July 6, 2026 (AFP) - Australia signs defence alliance with Pacific nation Fiji

2026-07-06 10:30:26

Brussels, Belgium, July 6, 2026 (AFP) - EU chief says Russian attack on Kyiv shows Ukraine 'urgently needs more air defence'

2026-07-06 10:30:26

Colombo, July 6, 2026 (AFP) - Sri Lanka prison riot kills 19, wounds more than 100

2026-07-06 10:30:26

Kyiv, Ukraine, July 6, 2026 (AFP) - Russian strike kills 14 around Kyiv on eve of NATO summit

2026-07-06 10:30:26

Geneva, July 6, 2026 (AFP) - World must not let AI 'vibe-code' humanity's future: UN chief

2026-07-06 10:00:22

Colombo, July 6, 2026 (AFP) - Sri Lanka prison riot kills 19, hospital says

2026-07-06 10:00:22

2026-07-06 09:30:25

Bogotá, July 6, 2026 (AFP) - Colombia's Petro says he will give public farewell July 20

2026-07-06 09:30:25

Latest NAMPA photos

OSHAKATI, 04 July 2026 - Ongwediva Mayor Naemi Amuthenu (L) and Ohlthaver & List (OL) Group Chief Experience Officer Franziska Rueck pictured during the Ongwediva Trade Annual Fair gala dinner on Saturday. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

OSHAKATI, 04 July 2026 - Oshana Region Director of Education, Pauline Shapumba. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

BUKALO, 03 July 2026 - The Ministry of Justice has donated a vehicle to the Masubia Traditional Authority to strengthen access to justice at the local level. Senior Traditional Advisor and Chief Spokesperson of the Masubia Traditional Authority, Ngambela Raphael Mbala, says the vehicle will allow the traditional authority to enforce customary law and resolve local disputes quickly. (Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

NAMPA

RUNDU, 04 July 2026- Rundu Water Plant in Rundu, Kavango West region. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

REHOBOTH, 03 July 2026 - The Road Fund Administration (RFA) has donated 500 blankets worth N.dollars 200 000 to the Hardap Region. (Photo by: Joe-Chintha Garises) NAMPA

NAMPA

KATIMA MULILO, 03 July 2026 - The Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust (NFCPT) on Friday donated a combined 880 chairs and desks valued at N.dollars 340 636 to the Zambezi Education Directorate. (Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

NAMPA

EENHANA, 03 July 2026 - Ohangwena Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa delivering her State of the Region Address. (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

NAMPA