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
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov at the G20, marking a notable high-level engagement between Washington and Moscow.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov on the sidelines of the G20.
- The officials discussed Trump's Ukraine peace plan and economic growth.
US and Iran resume strikes as Washington faces shutdown deadline
Japan plots record $55 billion defense spend amid China concerns
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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