Relief efforts are in progress to assist communities in western North Carolina, which have been severely affected by Tropical Storm Helene. The storm caused significant flooding, disrupting municipal water systems, destroying roads, and downing utility lines, leaving many mountain communities isolated since September 27. As of September 30, supplies were being airlifted to areas around Asheville due to the extensive damage.
Amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin addressed delegates at the 79th session of the U.N. General Assembly in New York on September 28. He emphasized that "peace is only possible if it is wanted." The session occurred as Pope Francis was on his Apostolic Journey to Luxembourg and Belgium.
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