US State Department — federal agency handling foreign policy, diplomacy, and international programs; announced aid commitments and diplomatic deals in 2026.
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… The US State Department said the advanced PAC-3 interceptor missiles would cost $2.1bn (£1.6bn) and would be “funded entirely” by Kyiv’s allies in Europe and Canada. …
US approves sale of 500 Patriot missiles to UkraineJoy Online
… His reported arrival in the US came hours after a senior US official confirmed the US State Department would issue visas to Bolsonaro and his family and allow them entry into the country. …
Defeated presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in US after Brazil cancels his passportsJoy Online
… Asked about the violence, a US State Department spokesperson said they were aware of the reports. …
Palestinians and US journalist injured by Israeli settlers in West Bank harvest attackJoy Online
… The Iranian foreign ministry, Iran’s permanent mission in Geneva, the US State Department and the Lebanese government did not immediately respond to requests for comment. …
Lebanon’s Hezbollah gets $200 million from Iran to help displaced, sources sayJoy Online
… Neither the US State Department nor Sudanese authorities immediately commented on that reported link, and there is no established connection between the visa dispute and the chemical weapons allegations. …
UN says it could investigate Sudan chemical weapons allegations if given mandateJoy Online
The US State Department on Wednesday pledged an additional $267 million to fight the Ebola outbreak in central Africa, as health authorities battle to get the deadly virus under control. …
US pledges $267m more to fight Ebola in central AfricaJoy Online
… However, an unnamed US State Department official outlined the deal without providing specifics. …
US and Denmark reach deal over Greenland after Trump annexation threatsJoy Online
… The passports will become available on 6 July and will be available only while supplies last, the US State Department said. …
Trump’s face is added to select US passports for America’s 250th birthdayJoy Online
… In a joint statement released on Wednesday by the US State Department, the three countries said the deal was “contingent on a complete cessation” of fire by Hezbollah. …
Hezbollah rejects renewed ceasefire agreed by Israel and LebanonBusiness & Financial Times
… Officials from the US State Department have recently indicated that they are also collaborating with Sahelian countries Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, who have been at the ‘epicentre’ of extremist violence in the African continent. …
Trump’s security strategy: A more ‘surgical’ approach?The US State Department approved the sale of 500 advanced PAC-3 interceptor missiles to Ukraine for $2.1 billion, funded entirely by allies including Canada, Germany, and Norway. Ukrainian President Zelensky has repeatedly called for faster deliveries of Patriot missiles to counter Russian aerial attacks.
30 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The US State Department approved the sale of 500 advanced PAC-3 interceptor missiles to Ukraine for $2.1 billion, funded entirely by allies including Canada, Germany, and Norway. Ukrainian President Zelensky has repeatedly called for faster deliveries of Patriot missiles to counter Russian aerial attacks.
30 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Defeated presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro has arrived in the US hours after Brazil cancelled his passports following a Supreme Court order to surrender them amid an investigation into alleged money laundering. Bolsonaro has not been charged and has denied the allegations.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Dozens of masked Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians during the annual olive harvest in the occupied West Bank, injuring 12 Palestinians including four dual Palestinian American citizens and a foreign journalist. The attackers set fire to cars and olive trees, using guns, rocks, and other weapons against harvesters.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Hezbollah has received $200 million from Iran to aid Lebanese displaced by the year's war with Israel, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the transfer. The funds, received last month despite US sanctions on Iran, will be distributed to displaced families at an initial $3,000 per family.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The United Nations said it is ready to investigate allegations that Sudan's armed forces used chemical weapons if given a formal mandate. The allegations remain contested, and no independent international investigation cited has established responsibility, though the US determined in 2025 that the Sudanese government used chemical weapons in 2024.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The US State Department announced an additional $267 million to combat the Ebola outbreak in central Africa, bringing the Trump administration's total commitment to $886 million. Health authorities are aiming for a $2 billion funding target as the outbreak, detected in May, has become the second most lethal on record.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The US and Denmark have announced a deal on Greenland's security following President Trump's threats to seize the territory. Trump said the agreement grants the US "permanent control over security, and all other needs" in the semi-autonomous Danish territory, with no cost to the United States and expected to be signed next week.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Trump administration has unveiled a limited-edition US passport design featuring President Donald Trump to commemorate America's 250th birthday, available from 6 July while supplies last through in-person appointments at the Washington DC passport agency and select special events.
28 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem rejected a renewed ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, saying negotiations were "futile" and "humiliating" and that the agreement would amount to surrender of Hezbollah's positions. The ceasefire, backed by the US and agreed by Israel and Lebanon, would create security zones in Lebanon where Hezbollah operatives would be banned and require a complete cessation of fire by the group.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump's new counter-terrorism strategy for Africa replaces long-term troop deployments and nation-building with short-term campaigns and cooperation with local authorities, using defined timelines and targets to eliminate threats before withdrawing. The strategy aims to prevent Jihadist groups from establishing bases threatening US interests and to protect Christians from attacks, while also expanding the definition of terrorism to include drug cartels and left-wing anarchists.
21 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The US is holding negotiations with Denmark to expand its military presence in Greenland, with talks progressing in recent months following President Trump's January comments about the US owning the territory to prevent Russian or Chinese takeover. Greenland and Denmark have confirmed talks are underway, with both sides expressing optimism about the diplomatic direction.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The US is in advanced negotiations with Denmark to open three new military bases in southern Greenland, with talks progressing after President Trump's earlier controversial remarks about seizing the territory. US officials have proposed that the bases be formally designated as US sovereign territory.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The US State Department will begin revoking passports of Americans with outstanding child support debt exceeding $2,500, targeting those with "significant outstanding" amounts. Those affected must arrange payment to state agencies to prevent revocation; once revoked, passports cannot be replaced until the debt is paid.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana rejected a $109 million health aid package from the Trump administration's "America First Global Health Strategy," citing concerns over sovereignty, data protection, and legal control. The US presented a unilaterally drafted Memorandum of Understanding in November 2025 and pressed Ghana to sign within a week, but Ghanaian officials resisted and sought amendments to address their concerns.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The US will release a limited number of passports featuring a portrait of President Donald Trump as part of celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence in July. The passports will be available to any American citizen who applies at the Washington Passport Agency, as long as availability lasts.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Explosions and gunfire have erupted in Mali's capital Bamako and across the country as armed groups launch apparently coordinated attacks. Witnesses report attacks around Kati military base, Gao, Kidal, and Sevare, with analysts describing it as the largest jihadist attack in years.
25 April 2026 · Joy Online →