The US Federal Reserve's decision to cut rates by a big margin seven weeks before the vote has it fielding criticism from both political parties. It is in the fed's best interest to keep its distance from politics. However, the fed's daring move to boost the economy in the weeks leading up to a high-stakes election comes into the spotlight. Take a look at this report for more.

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Former United States President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday (Sep 27). Trump said that he and Zelensky&nbsp;have a “very good relationship”. However, just after that, the former US president&nbsp;also said that he has a "very good relationship" with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The Republican presidential candidate&nbsp;met with Zelensky at Trump Tower in New York on Friday. This comes after Zelensky met with&nbsp;the Democratic nominee for president and incumbent Vice President&nbsp;Kamala Harris, in Washington DC.

Trump further assured Zelensky that if he gets elected in the upcoming elections, he will resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict "very quickly".&nbsp;

“I think if we win, we’re going to get it resolved very quickly,” he said.&nbsp;

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The Ukrainian leader was standing next to Trump and immediately responded that he hoped that he and Trump would have a better relationship than the one between Putin and Trump.

Zelensky further said that he and the former US president have a “common view that the war in Ukraine has to be stopped” and that it was important to meet with both presidential candidates.

Watch |&nbsp;Zelensky's US Visit: Trump To Meet Zelensky After Slamming Him Over Deal With Russia

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After meeting Zelensky, Trump said, "It’s an honor to have the president with us, and he’s been through a lot", adding that he is going through a "tremendous amount".&nbsp;

<h2>Trump called Zelensky 'greatest salesman'</h2>

The meeting between Trump and Zelensky&nbsp;comes days after the former accused the latter of favouring Democrats over Republicans ahead of the presidential elections on November 5. He also called the Ukrainian leader the world’s ‘greatest salesman’.

"Zelensky is the greatest salesman in history. Every time he comes into the country, he walks away with $60 billion," Trump said. The 45th POTUS also suggested that Zelensky was benefitting from US aid to Ukraine.

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Former United States President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday (Sep 27). Trump said that he and Zelensky have a “very good relationship”.

Former United States President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday (Sep 27). Trump said that he and Zelensky have a “very good relationship”. However, just after that, the former US president also said that he has a "very good relationship" with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Republican presidential candidate met with Zelensky at Trump Tower in New York on Friday. This comes after Zelensky met with the Democratic nominee for president and incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris, in Washington DC. Trump further assured Zelensky that if he gets elected in the upcoming elections, he will resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict "very quickly". “I think if we win, we’re going to get it resolved very quickly,” he said. Also read: Trump accuses ‘great salesman’ Zelensky of favouring Democrats to win presidential polls The Ukrainian leader was standing next to Trump and immediately responded that he hoped that he and Trump would have a better relationship than the one between Putin and Trump. Zelensky further said that he and the former US president have a “common view that the war in Ukraine has to be stopped” and that it was important to meet with both presidential candidates. Watch | Zelensky's US Visit: Trump To Meet Zelensky After Slamming Him Over Deal With Russia × After meeting Zelensky, Trump said, "It’s an honor to have the president with us, and he’s been through a lot", adding that he is going through a "tremendous amount". Trump called Zelensky 'greatest salesman' The meeting between Trump and Zelensky comes days after the former accused the latter of favouring Democrats over Republicans ahead of the presidential elections on November 5. He also called the Ukrainian leader the world’s ‘greatest salesman’. "Zelensky is the greatest salesman in history. Every time he comes into the country, he walks away with $60 billion," Trump said. The 45th POTUS also suggested that Zelensky was benefitting from US aid to Ukraine. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump boasts 'very good relationship' with Zelensky, says if elected will resolve conflict 'very quickly'

This week, Israeli forces returned over 80 unidentified bodies to Gazans. As Gaza's health ministry asked for the identification of these bodies, Palestinians dug mass graves for their burial. Meanwhile, a U.S. News outlet has accused Antony Blinken of lying about Gaza aid. We decode this for you in our report.

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Officials at the Disney California Adventure Park&nbsp;kicked a woman out after&nbsp;she tried to sneak her&nbsp;children inside the park&nbsp;for free. Disneyland&nbsp;is often considered one of the most beloved tourist places, but it turned into a nightmare for the woman.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A video, which is said to be of the incident, was&nbsp;posted on TikTok and has gone viral on social media. In the clip, a woman is seen being dragged out of Disneyland by security personnel&nbsp;while her daughters are crying and asking for “Help” in Spanish.

As per the Anaheim police department, the woman is accused of sneaking her children into Disneyland as two-year-olds to avoid purchasing tickets, which have a starting price of $104 for one day.&nbsp;

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The Disneyland policy states that children under the age of three are not required to purchase theme park tickets, but they must be accompanied by a guest who has a valid ticket and reservation.

The police also said that the woman has tried to sneak in her children through a similar strategy in the past as well. She was arrested for trespassing but later released on citation.&nbsp;

The New York Post reported that a Disneyland spokesperson confirmed the incident, stating that the woman was confronted by the security team but was uncooperative, which led to the involvement of law enforcement.&nbsp;

This incident is not a unique case, as Disneyland has previously encountered many similar situations with guests trying to disguise older children as younger ones to avoid paying high&nbsp;ticket prices.&nbsp;

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A similar incident occurred in 2022 at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, where a woman was caught on video trying to pass off an elderly child as a baby to avoid paying for the entry ticket. She reportedly put her daughter in a stroller and covered her up to hide her, but the child jumped out of the stroller and started running once inside the park.

(With inputs from agencies)

Officials at the Disney California Adventure Park kicked a woman out after she tried to sneak her children inside the park for free. Disneyland is often considered one of the most beloved tourist places, but it turned into a nightmare for the woman.

Officials at the Disney California Adventure Park kicked a woman out after she tried to sneak her children inside the park for free. Disneyland is often considered one of the most beloved tourist places, but it turned into a nightmare for the woman. A video, which is said to be of the incident, was posted on TikTok and has gone viral on social media. In the clip, a woman is seen being dragged out of Disneyland by security personnel while her daughters are crying and asking for “Help” in Spanish. As per the Anaheim police department, the woman is accused of sneaking her children into Disneyland as two-year-olds to avoid purchasing tickets, which have a starting price of $104 for one day. According to Anaheim Police the woman who was arrested at Disneyland yesterday allegedly tried to pass her children off as under 2 years old. pic.twitter.com/LKY2l6AHXa — Matt Desmond (@DisneyScoopGuy) September 25, 2024 × Also Read | Trump says would strike a deal with Iran to end hostilities, if elected The Disneyland policy states that children under the age of three are not required to purchase theme park tickets, but they must be accompanied by a guest who has a valid ticket and reservation. The police also said that the woman has tried to sneak in her children through a similar strategy in the past as well. She was arrested for trespassing but later released on citation. The New York Post reported that a Disneyland spokesperson confirmed the incident, stating that the woman was confronted by the security team but was uncooperative, which led to the involvement of law enforcement. This incident is not a unique case, as Disneyland has previously encountered many similar situations with guests trying to disguise older children as younger ones to avoid paying high ticket prices. Also Read | ‘Free-speech champion’ Musk slammed for banning journalist for sharing 'hacked' Vance dossier A similar incident occurred in 2022 at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, where a woman was caught on video trying to pass off an elderly child as a baby to avoid paying for the entry ticket. She reportedly put her daughter in a stroller and covered her up to hide her, but the child jumped out of the stroller and started running once inside the park. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Woman arrested and thrown out for trying to sneak in kids without tickets at Disneyland

US has hailed the emirates as its major defense partner. UAE is the second such nation to receive this designation after India. What does this mean for both the countries and West Asia?

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Many delegates started leaving the UN General Assembly as Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu started addressing the world leaders. The audience started shouting 'shame shame'. The Jewish leader started off by pledging to counter 'slander' at the world body.

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This week on WION-VOA Co-production we take a closer look at the intersection of US foreign policy and the Presidential Elections. The Uncommitted National Movement that began as a protest against President Joe Biden's policies on the war in Gaza last week announced that they will not endorse Vice President Kamala Harris. Watch in for more details!

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The United States Coast Guard rescued a man and his dog when their&nbsp;boat became disabled off the coast of the US state of Florida as Hurricane Helene barreled towards the land. The officials reported that the boat started taking on water 25 miles out to sea as Hurricane Helene approached the duo.&nbsp;

According to the statement of US&nbsp;Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater released on Friday (Sep 27) morning, the sailor and his dog were on a 36-foot-long sailboat on Thursday when the boat became disabled, leaving a man and his pet stranded in the ocean with no help around.&nbsp;

Authorities said, “Coast Guard crews responded to the boater’s distress call and rushed to the man’s location, approximately 25 miles offshore from Sanibel Island near Fort Myers.” They added, “A successful rescue attempt was made and the unidentified sailor and his dog were saved and brought back to land.”

Officials have not made any announcements regarding the reason for the man being out to sea even after&nbsp;warnings were issued in the area as Hurricane Helene was expected to make landfall.&nbsp;

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Hurricane Helene landed in Florida’s Big Bend Region, marking a major Category 4 storm with 140 mph winds on Thursday night. The storm has touched down in Perry, Floria, located just east of the mouth of the Aucilla River. &nbsp;

According to powerouttages.us, Hurricane Helene has significantly impacted the electricity supply in and around Florida. More than one million people were without a power supply. The storm also caused power outages in the neighbouring southern states, with more than 46,000 people without electricity in Georgia and over 12,400 people without power supply in North Carolina.

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Georgia Governor&nbsp;Brian Kemp said&nbsp;two people were killed during the storm’s passage into the US state&nbsp;overnight, raising the total death toll due to&nbsp;Hurricane Helene to three.&nbsp;

Kemp said that he and his family were "saddened to learn of the loss of two lives in Wheeler County this evening. As we join their families in mourning their deaths, we urge all Georgians to brace for further impact from Helene, remain vigilant and pray for all those affected."

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said one person lost his life on the I-4 highway near Tampa when a sign fell on a car.

(With inputs from agencies)

The United States Coast Guard rescued a man and his dog when their boat became disabled off the coast of the US state of Florida as Hurricane Helene barreled towards the land.

The United States Coast Guard rescued a man and his dog when their boat became disabled off the coast of the US state of Florida as Hurricane Helene barreled towards the land. The officials reported that the boat started taking on water 25 miles out to sea as Hurricane Helene approached the duo. According to the statement of US Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater released on Friday (Sep 27) morning, the sailor and his dog were on a 36-foot-long sailboat on Thursday when the boat became disabled, leaving a man and his pet stranded in the ocean with no help around. Authorities said, “Coast Guard crews responded to the boater’s distress call and rushed to the man’s location, approximately 25 miles offshore from Sanibel Island near Fort Myers.” They added, “A successful rescue attempt was made and the unidentified sailor and his dog were saved and brought back to land.” Officials have not made any announcements regarding the reason for the man being out to sea even after warnings were issued in the area as Hurricane Helene was expected to make landfall. Also Read | Hezbollah strikes Israeli city Tiberias after Israel’s 'savage' Beirut strikes Hurricane Helene landed in Florida’s Big Bend Region, marking a major Category 4 storm with 140 mph winds on Thursday night. The storm has touched down in Perry, Floria, located just east of the mouth of the Aucilla River. According to powerouttages.us, Hurricane Helene has significantly impacted the electricity supply in and around Florida. More than one million people were without a power supply. The storm also caused power outages in the neighbouring southern states, with more than 46,000 people without electricity in Georgia and over 12,400 people without power supply in North Carolina. Also Read | After France and US, UK backs India's bid for permanent seat on UNSC Georgia Governor Brian Kemp said two people were killed during the storm’s passage into the US state overnight, raising the total death toll due to Hurricane Helene to three. Kemp said that he and his family were "saddened to learn of the loss of two lives in Wheeler County this evening. As we join their families in mourning their deaths, we urge all Georgians to brace for further impact from Helene, remain vigilant and pray for all those affected." Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said one person lost his life on the I-4 highway near Tampa when a sign fell on a car. (With inputs from agencies)

Hurricane Helene: US Coast Guard rescues man and his dog lost at sea as hurricane barrels toward land

New York's top bureaucrats are being hit with a whirlwind of corruption charges and probes. In the latest New York's mayor Eric Adams has been indicted following a federal probe this comes barely two weeks after the resignation of the city's police chief.

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The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the US and French backed proposal for a ceasefire with the Hezbollah and this comes when Washington has insisted that the truce plan was coordinated with Israel before the announcement regarding the truce plan was made. Watch to know more.

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The Iran-backed Hezbollah said in a statement that the strike killed Mohammed Srur, born in 1973. The Israeli military earlier said in a statement that its fighter jets had "targeted and eliminated" Srur, identifying him as "the commander of Hezbollah's air unit".

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Israel has rejected a ceasefire proposal with Hezbollah even as Washington insisted the truce plan had been coordinated with Israel. The United States and allies issued a joint call for a 21-day halt in the fighting in Lebanon.

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Russia-Ukraine war | Zelensky In US: Biden Announces $8 BN Surge In Aid To Ukraine

Democratic Presidential nominee Kamala Harris promised to support business owners and their employees while outlining her plan for a new "Opportunity economy" that would create jobs and boost the economy.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky set to meet Donald Trump in New York

After evacuating her family from the village of Seddiqine in southern Lebanon, Feryal Mehsen went back to fetch belongings. It was then that an Israeli airstrike hit close by. Now in a shelter in Beirut, she sits scrolling through messages from friends and relatives checking if she survived the blast.

Israel-Hezbollah War: New Humanitarian Crisis Brewing In West Asia

Another temple in the united states has been vandalised. The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan mandir in the Sacramento area of California was desecrated with Anti-Hindu messages. Molly Gambhir tells you more!

Temple Vandalised In US With Anti-Hindu Messages, Water Supply Cut

The United States has announced the admission of Qatar into its visa waiver programme. This will allow Qatari citizens to travel to the U.S. without a visa for up to 90 days. This change will take effect no later than December 1st.

Qatar Becomes First Gulf State In U.S. Visa Waiver Programme

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged the international community to come together in organizing a second peace summit to address the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Speaking before the UN Security Council, Zelensky highlighted the importance of unified efforts and extended an invitation to nations, including India, to participate in the peace process.

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Massive bombing in Lebanon creates panic and aggravates the humanitarian crisis in the country. In the face of the absolute humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, a regional escalation is taking place. On Monday 23 September, Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon killed 600 and injured 2,000 people in just one day, as reported by the Lebanese Ministry of Health.

Israel-Hezbollah War: IDF Prepares Troops For Potential Ground Operations In Lebanon

The United States has announced that Qatari citizens will be able to travel to the U.S. without a visa beginning in December. This significant policy change aims to strengthen bilateral relations and promote greater tourism and business exchanges between the two nations.

Qatar Becomes First Gulf State in US Visa Waiver Programme

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