Taiwan braces for the arrival of Typhoon Krathon, which is expected to bring heavy rainfall across the country in the coming days. One suspect pleads guilty to bribery in the Taipei mall corruption scandal in which former mayor Ko Wen-je has also been implicated. Taipei responds to Beijing's claim at the U.N. General Assembly that China represents Taiwan in the international body due to its interpretation of a 1971 resolution.

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- Lebanon says it is dealing with a humanitarian crisis as Israel continues its airstrikes against Hezbollah.
- Former Irish President Mary Robinson addresses students in Taipei after accepting this year's Tang Prize for rule of law.
- Hurricane Helene leaves a trail of destruction throughout the southeastern United States, while heavy rainfall has also caused fatal flooding and landslides in Nepal.