Politics · Important news for 2 September 2026
US House passes short-term funding bill to avoid shutdown
Congress Approves Legislation to Avert Government Shutdown
House votes to fund the government through mid-December
G20 finance leaders back final statement despite tensions
China's Xi pledges stronger Russia ties at regional summit
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.
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