Politics · Important news for 17 September 2026
House passes Russia sanctions bill
House passes Russia sanctions bill sending it to President's desk
House passes Russia sanctions bill and sends it to Trump's desk
Sweden's center-left bloc wins tight election, STV reports
Nigeria Boosts Military Spending Ahead of January Elections
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has significantly increased military spending to combat insecurity ahead of the upcoming January elections.
- Bola Tinubu increased military spending ahead of January elections.
- The spending surge aims to address insecurity in Nigeria.
U.S. reaches highest number of measles deaths in decades
Trump criticizes Supreme Court ruling blocking postal service mail ballot rule
Trump rejects AI safety doomerism, dismissing apocalyptic warnings
Iran war has cost the US more than $38 billion, says Congressional Budget Office
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