The United Nations human rights office added 61 companies to its list of businesses linked to illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem. The updated list now includes 214 companies from 11 countries that the UN says are involved in activities violating international law related to these settlements.
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The UN report added 61 new companies, bringing the total to 214 businesses connected to Israeli settlements.
These companies come from 11 countries, including Israel, China, France, Germany, the US, and the UK.
Businesses are listed if they engage in activities like building settlements, supplying equipment, or providing services linked to settlements.
The UN uses a standard of proof that requires reasonable grounds to believe a company is involved; this is less strict than criminal court standards.
Companies identified by the UN have 60 days to respond with more information or clarifications.
Some well-known companies on the list include Airbnb, Expedia, Trip Advisor, and Motorola.
Israeli settlements in the occupied territories are considered illegal under international law.
In July 2024, the International Court of Justice stated Israeli settlements are unlawful and called for Israel to stop building them and withdraw from occupied areas.
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U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee explained some reasons why many Americans might be less supportive of Israel. He mentioned social media misinformation, foreign propaganda, and less understanding of the Bible as key factors. On the same day, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke at the United Nations to defend Israel’s actions.
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Mike Huckabee is the U.S. Ambassador to Israel.
Huckabee said many Americans are turning against Israel.
He cited false information spread on social media and foreign countries influencing opinions.
He noted fewer Americans understand the Bible well.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Israel’s actions at the United Nations General Assembly on the same day.
The discussion relates to Americans’ changing views about Israel.
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Iraq has stopped all Iranian flights at the four airports where they used to fly. This move follows U.S. sanctions against Iran’s aviation industry. Iran has warned that if its airlines are blocked, it could cause wider problems for flights in the region.
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Iraq suspended Iranian flights at all four airports where they operated.
The suspension is linked to U.S. sanctions targeting Iran’s aviation sector.
Iran warned of potential wider disruptions in regional air travel.
The halt affects Iranian airlines’ access to Iraqi airports.
The disruption is part of ongoing tensions involving U.S. restrictions on Iran.
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Turkey has had military bases in northern Iraq for many years due to security concerns about Kurdish fighters. Recently, Turkey and Iraq agreed that Turkey will gradually hand over control of one military base to the Iraqi army, while Iraq will work to address the armed groups that Turkey sees as threats.
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Turkey has maintained military bases in northern Iraq for decades.
These bases were established because Turkey views certain Kurdish fighters as security threats.
The presence of Turkish forces has caused tension between Turkey and Iraq.
This week, Turkey and Iraq agreed that Turkey will slowly transfer control of one base to Iraq.
Iraq has promised to deal with armed groups that concern Turkey.
The deal aims to reduce cross-border military conflicts.
Experts discuss possible challenges in implementing this agreement.
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This week featured major global events, including protests and diplomatic clashes at the United Nations over countries like Iran, Cuba, and Venezuela. President Donald Trump met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping to extend a trade truce, focusing on competition in artificial intelligence (AI), while Pope Leo visited Paris to call for ethical rules around AI development.
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The United Nations General Assembly was marked by protests and disagreements among world leaders.
Countries argued about issues involving Iran, Cuba, and Venezuela.
President Donald Trump and China’s Xi Jinping met in Washington to extend their trade truce.
Both leaders are focusing on AI as a key area of future competition.
Pope Leo visited Paris and urged caution and regulation in developing AI technology.
The Pope’s visit aimed to promote the Vatican’s role as a moral guide on AI.
There were also ongoing conflicts and security concerns in places like Ukraine and Yemen.
The European Union released €6.6 billion to support Ukraine with weapons.
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Dolly Parton Day is being celebrated across the United States on September 25 to honor the late country music star Dolly Parton, who passed away on August 25 after a short battle with cancer. The date 9/25 refers to her famous song "9 to 5," and many cities and states are holding events, lighting buildings, and organizing fundraisers to remember her life and support causes she cared about, like children’s literacy.
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Dolly Parton died at age 80 on August 25 at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
The date for Dolly Parton Day, September 25 (9/25), references her hit song "9 to 5."
She died after a brief cancer fight, with her family holding a small private service.
California has made September 25 an official Dolly Parton Day statewide.
Nashville is hosting a citywide celebration with music, pink lights, special events, and fireworks.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a program promoting children’s reading, is a key part of her legacy honored during the events.
Other cities like New York, Denver, and New Orleans have issued proclamations or are holding commemorations.
Musicians and venues, including Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, are participating in fundraiser events linked to Dolly Parton Day.
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Hurricane Nolo is approaching Hawaii’s Big Island with heavy rain and strong winds, raising concerns about flooding and power outages. Meanwhile, Hurricane Polo is strengthening near Mexico's Baja Peninsula, expected to bring strong storms later this weekend.
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Hurricane Nolo was about 185 miles south of Hawaii’s Big Island on Friday morning, moving northeast.
Tropical storm conditions were expected to begin on the Big Island Friday evening, with heavy rainfall and wind gusts up to 50 mph.
Rainfall could reach up to 25 inches in some areas, causing dangerous flooding and mudslides, especially on the Big Island and Maui.
Hawaii officials activated over 230 National Guard members, closed schools, and set up shelters for residents.
The governor of Hawaii requested an emergency disaster declaration for four counties.
Hurricane Polo, near Mexico, reached Category 5 with winds of 180 mph and is moving toward Baja California Peninsula.
Polo is expected to bring storm conditions to Mexico's southwestern coast late Sunday into Monday.
Hawaiian Electric prepared utility crews to respond to power outages caused by Nolo.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke at the United Nations General Assembly despite an active international arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged war crimes. He was not arrested because the U.S. and other countries do not recognize the ICC’s authority over him or Israeli officials and because diplomatic immunity protects him during official visits.
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The ICC issued an arrest warrant against Netanyahu for alleged war crimes.
Netanyahu gave a speech defending Israel’s military actions at the UN General Assembly on September 24.
The United States does not recognize the ICC’s jurisdiction over Israel or its leaders.
Netanyahu was not arrested due to diplomatic immunity, which protects leaders when visiting other countries for official duties.
The arrest warrant has complicated Netanyahu’s international travel but has not stopped him from attending major events like the UN meeting.
The ICC’s ability to enforce arrest warrants depends on member countries cooperating, which is not guaranteed.
Israel is not a member of the ICC and disputes the court’s claims.
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The United States plans to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), which could harm its functioning. At a United Nations meeting, officials from several countries warned that these sanctions threaten the independence of the court, which prosecutes serious crimes worldwide.
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The US has already sanctioned ICC judges, including its head, Judge Tomoko Akane, and senior prosecutor Abdoulaye Seye.
The US accuses the ICC of exceeding its authority and attacking state sovereignty.
The next US move may include secondary sanctions against anyone cooperating with the ICC, affecting banks, insurers, and tech companies linked to it.
The ICC is based in the Netherlands, whose government leads efforts opposing US sanctions on the court.
South Africa’s Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola warned that sanctions on the ICC institution would disrupt its work and independence.
The ICC was created to prosecute the worst crimes under international law, following examples like the Nuremberg and Tokyo trials.
Some experts stress the importance of strengthening the ICC and maintaining its independence despite political pressures.
Concerns were raised about the selective use of international law by powerful countries, undermining its fairness.
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Humanitarian aid workers face increasing dangers in conflict areas. The United Nations reports that over 1,000 aid workers have died in the last three years, and violent incidents against them have increased greatly since 2000.
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More than 1,000 humanitarian aid workers have been killed in the past three years.
Violent attacks involving aid workers have risen by about 1,600% since the year 2000.
These figures come from the United Nations.
Aid workers help people in war zones and other dangerous places.
The risks for these workers have grown much worse over the last two decades.
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Four airports in Iraq stopped all flights to and from Iran after the US set new rules against companies working with Iranian airlines. This is part of the US effort to isolate Iran economically. Passengers will now have to travel by land for long distances between the two countries.
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Baghdad, Najaf, Erbil, and Sulaimaniyah airports in Iraq have suspended flights to and from Iran.
The US introduced new aviation sanctions targeting businesses dealing with Iranian airlines.
The US launched Operation Economic Outcast in August to isolate Iran from the global economy.
Iraqi airlines stopped flying to Iran earlier in 2026 after a conflict involving Iran and Israel began.
Najaf airport flights carry many Shia Muslim pilgrims traveling between Iraq and Iran’s holy sites.
Passengers now face at least a 12-hour land journey between Iran and Iraq.
Other nearby countries like the UAE and Qatar have also limited flights to Iran due to US sanctions.
Iran still operates some limited flights to Turkey, Russia, China, and Armenia.
Iraq’s government has not commented publicly, possibly to avoid upsetting pro-Iranian groups in its parliament.
Companies providing airport services in Iraq are avoiding risks related to US sanctions on Iran.
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President Donald Trump confirmed he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping two more times before the end of the year. One meeting will be at a gathering in China in November, and the other details were not specified.
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President Trump confirmed additional meetings with President Xi Jinping.
The meetings will take place before the end of the year.
One meeting will be at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in China in November.
President Xi recently completed a three-day visit to the United States.
The announcements were made by President Trump on his social media platform, Truth Social.
These meetings are part of ongoing diplomatic relations between the U.S. and China.
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Leaders at the United Nations General Assembly discussed ongoing global conflicts and tensions. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed critics about Israel’s war in Gaza, while President Donald Trump spoke on U.S. military supplies and international courts. Other key topics included U.S.-China relations, Iran’s nuclear talks, and escalating drone strikes in Russia and Ukraine.
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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu gave a speech at the UN, defending Israel’s actions in Gaza amid criticism and election pressures.
Protests took place in New York City during Netanyahu’s address.
President Trump denied any shortage of U.S. military munitions and criticized the International Criminal Court.
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with President Trump and called for cooperation to avoid conflict between the US and China.
Iran announced a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and start nuclear talks within seven days, offering a potential diplomatic breakthrough.
Russia reported damage from Ukrainian drone strikes targeting energy infrastructure, important for funding Russia’s war.
Ukraine is improving its drone and missile weapons, nearly matching Russia’s capabilities.
Danish intelligence warned that Russia could launch a limited military attack against a NATO country soon.
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A youth group in India called the Cockroach Janta Party has joined other opposition groups in asking the election chief, Gyanesh Kumar, to resign. They have given him 48 hours before they start protests across the country. This demand comes after reports that there were problems with changes made to the voter lists.
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The Cockroach Janta Party is a youth-led political movement in India.
They have joined other opposition groups in demanding the resignation of election chief Gyanesh Kumar.
The group has given a 48-hour deadline for the resignation.
If the demand is not met, they plan to hold nationwide protests.
The issue involves reported problems with changes made to voter lists.
There have been internal complaints about these changes.
This movement adds pressure on the election chief from India's opposition.
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A nor'easter storm is moving up the East Coast of the United States, causing dangerous weather conditions. At the same time, Hurricane Nolo is heading toward Hawaii, bringing the threat of severe weather there.
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A nor'easter is a type of storm that commonly affects the East Coast with strong winds and heavy rain or snow.
This nor'easter is expected to bring hazardous weather conditions along the East Coast.
Hurricane Nolo is moving toward Hawaii and may cause severe weather there.
Millions of people are preparing for the weekend weather impacts.
CBS News reporters Tom Hanson and Jessica Burch provided the latest updates.
Viewers can watch more coverage on the CBS News app.
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Fighting between Houthi forces and government-aligned groups is forcing many families to leave their homes in Yemen. Displaced families, especially in Taiz, are facing problems like not having enough water, poor shelter, and more children suffering from malnutrition.
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Fighting is happening between Houthi forces and government-aligned groups in Yemen.
This conflict is forcing families to flee their homes.
Many displaced families are in the city of Taiz.
These families face shortages of clean water.
Shelter for displaced families is often inadequate or unsafe.
Child malnutrition is increasing among displaced families.
The situation affects people in Yemen and across the Red Sea region.
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An independent inquiry revealed serious problems at the Manston asylum processing centre in the UK during 2022. Issues included racism, overcrowding, poor hygiene, and mismanagement linked to decisions made by top government officials.
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Manston centre in Kent was designed for a maximum of 1,600 asylum seekers for short stays but held up to 4,000 people for weeks.
People were forced to sleep on floors in dirty, unsafe conditions without proper facilities.
There were outbreaks of diseases like scabies and diphtheria, the latter causing the death of a detainee, Hussein Haseeb Ahmed.
Racist language and abuse by some staff and guards were reported.
The overcrowding worsened because ministers paused moving people to other places like hotels.
The inquiry heard that funding was not enough to handle the asylum seeker arrivals properly.
Former Prime Ministers Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak were involved in decisions about managing the site.
The inquiry is examining if actions at Manston broke the law and raised serious questions about government responsibility.
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A strong nor'easter storm is moving toward New England with very strong winds, heavy rain, and big waves expected along the East Coast. The storm has caused event cancellations, ferry service disruptions, and warnings for millions of people to prepare for possible flooding and power outages.
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The nor'easter is bringing winds up to 60-65 mph near Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket.
Boston and inland areas will have lower wind speeds, around 35-55 mph.
Leaves still on trees may cause more branches to fall, raising the chance of power outages and blocked roads.
Events like a Boston Red Sox game and Ed Sheeran concerts have been canceled or rescheduled due to the storm.
Ferry services to Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, and Block Island are canceled because of strong winds and rough water.
Residents on islands are preparing to leave or stay safe as disrupted transport is common during storms here.
Nor'easters are typical in fall but this one is early in the season, which adds extra risks.
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Poland has increased its air defense efforts after several reported violations of its airspace, which it blames on Russia. Polish officials warn of possible Russian drone and missile attacks on NATO countries supporting Ukraine, while Russia denies targeting NATO members.
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Poland started preventive air patrols on September 17 to protect its eastern airspace.
Poland accuses Russia of repeated airspace violations and "provocations," including a helicopter entering Polish airspace for 42 seconds on September 23.
Poland uses F-16 fighter jets and helicopters to boost air defense.
Poland’s Prime Minister said intelligence points to potential Russian drone and missile strikes on NATO countries backing Ukraine.
Russia denies targeting NATO nations, claiming its military actions are focused on Ukraine.
Recently, Russian drone incursions were reported and shot down in Moldova and Romania, both NATO members near Ukraine.
Russian forces claim to have captured over 5,300 square kilometers in eastern Ukraine since early 2026.
Russia has launched thousands of missiles, including ballistic missiles, against Ukrainian cities, causing civilian deaths and injuries.
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President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine reported that Russia has expanded its attacks to target data centers and internet providers in Ukraine. Recent Russian strikes have caused internet outages affecting many households, damaged infrastructure in Kyiv, and disrupted public services. Ukraine and other countries view these attacks as harmful to civilian life and essential services.
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Russia targeted data centers and internet providers in Ukraine to disrupt civilian life.
A Russian drone strike on a business center in Kyiv killed four people and damaged a data center.
About 100,000 households in Kyiv experienced internet outages due to these strikes.
Ukrainian officials said rapid alerts about missile and drone threats are critical civilian infrastructure.
The attacked data centers include companies like Datagroup, New-Telco, United DC, Kyivstar, and Parkovyi.
Ukraine’s internet network is highly decentralized, so the country is not fully cut off from internet access.
Russia has also increased strikes on Ukraine’s energy and railway infrastructure ahead of winter.
Poland is investigating an arson attack on a Starlink satellite station, suspecting Russian involvement; this station helps provide internet to Ukraine and neighboring countries.
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