Politics · Important news for 1 September 2026
China's Xi pledges stronger Russia ties at regional summit
Treasury Secretary Bessent meets with Russian counterpart at G20
US and Iran resume strikes as Washington faces shutdown deadline
Japan plots record $55 billion defense spend amid China concerns
Japan is seeking a record $55 billion defense budget to build more drones and missiles amid rising regional security concerns.
- Japan seeks a record $55 billion defense spend focused on drones and missiles.
Trump Announces U.S. Control of Venezuelan Oil Swath Amid Logistical Hurdles
House to vote on stopgap funding bill to avert government shutdown
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