Military recruiting surge: Hegseth says recruits being turned away
Military recruiting is up, so much so that Hegseth said this week recruits are being turned away. The military wants to budget for another 44,500 troops next year.
Military recruiting is up, so much so that Hegseth said this week recruits are being turned away. The military wants to budget for another 44,500 troops next year.
The Latest: Iran war has cost estimated $25 billion so far, Pentagon official tells Congress
President Trump posted to social media early Wednesday, a warning that Iran must reach an agreement, hinting at escalation, as negotiations remained deadlocked.
President Trump posted to social media early Wednesday, a warning that Iran must reach an agreement, hinting at escalation, as negotiations remained deadlocked.
United Arab Emirates announces OPEC exit this week
LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with McGill University lecturer Julian Karaguesian after the United Arab Emirates announced it was leaving OPEC this week. OPEC, or the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, was formed in 1960 as a reaction to Western domination of the oil industry. The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday that it will leave OPEC effective May 1. They have previously pushed back against OPEC quotas in recent years.
LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with McGill University lecturer Julian Karaguesian after the United Arab Emirates announced it was leaving OPEC this week. OPEC, or the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, was formed in 1960 as a reaction to Western domination of the oil industry. The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday that it will leave OPEC effective May 1. They have previously pushed back against OPEC quotas in recent years.
Live updates: Rubio appears to rule out reported Iranian peace proposal
A reported proposal by Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the U.S. lifting its ongoing blockade and ending the war. However, it was another apparent condition of the deal that had Secretary of State Marco Rubio telling FOX News on Monday that the U.S. would not accept.
A reported proposal by Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the U.S. lifting its ongoing blockade and ending the war. However, it was another apparent condition of the deal that had Secretary of State Marco Rubio telling FOX News on Monday that the U.S. would not accept.
Iran latest: Pakistan tries reviving US-Iran peace talks, blockade remains in effect
A new round of peace talks between top U.S. and Iranian officials remains elusive as Pakistani leaders continue working to get both countries to return to the bargaining table.
A new round of peace talks between top U.S. and Iranian officials remains elusive as Pakistani leaders continue working to get both countries to return to the bargaining table.
Ceasefire talks still alive despite mounting tensions, Pakistan says
Pakistan is continuing to mediate between the United States and Iran, with indirect ceasefire talks still alive despite mounting tensions between the sides.
Pakistan is continuing to mediate between the United States and Iran, with indirect ceasefire talks still alive despite mounting tensions between the sides.
Iran latest: Pakistan visit off; Trump says new Iran offers rejected
Amid the stalled negotiations with Iran, the president said the Iranians sent over a new peace proposal, but that it “could have been better,” and rejected it.
Amid the stalled negotiations with Iran, the president said the Iranians sent over a new peace proposal, but that it “could have been better,” and rejected it.
Iran and US will not meet in Pakistan, minister says
According to reports on Friday, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are headed to Pakistan. "The Iranians want to talk," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said, adding that Vice President JD Vance was "on standby" to also travel to the region if help is needed in negotiating a deal between Iran and the United States. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is learning more about stability in the Middle East ahead of the peace talks with Ashley Webster from FOX Business. Webster is coming to us live from Tel Aviv.
According to reports on Friday, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are headed to Pakistan. "The Iranians want to talk," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said, adding that Vice President JD Vance was "on standby" to also travel to the region if help is needed in negotiating a deal between Iran and the United States. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is learning more about stability in the Middle East ahead of the peace talks with Ashley Webster from FOX Business. Webster is coming to us live from Tel Aviv.
Iran latest: Witkoff, Kushner heading to Pakistan to meet with Iran
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will be heading to Pakistan to meet with Iran officials for peace negotiations.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will be heading to Pakistan to meet with Iran officials for peace negotiations.
Ceasefire between Israel, Lebanon extended by 3 weeks, Trump says
The White House confirmed Wednesday that the ceasefire is not indefinite and would likely only hold for three to five days.
The White House confirmed Wednesday that the ceasefire is not indefinite and would likely only hold for three to five days.
Trump envoy asks FIFA to replace Iran with Italy in 2026 World Cup: report
An envoy for President Donald Trump has reportedly asked FIFA to replace Iran with Italy in the 2026 World Cup set for this summer.
An envoy for President Donald Trump has reportedly asked FIFA to replace Iran with Italy in the 2026 World Cup set for this summer.
New scam promises ships safe passage through Strait of Hormuz: report
Hundreds of ships stuck in the Persian Gulf because of the Strait of Hormuz closure are now facing a new threat: scams promising safe passage through the critical waterway in exchange for money.
Hundreds of ships stuck in the Persian Gulf because of the Strait of Hormuz closure are now facing a new threat: scams promising safe passage through the critical waterway in exchange for money.
Tensions rise after Iran attack on three ships as US blockade continues
President Donald Trump announced an extension to the ceasefire that was set to expire on Wednesday as the U.S. awaits a proposal from Iran.
President Donald Trump announced an extension to the ceasefire that was set to expire on Wednesday as the U.S. awaits a proposal from Iran.
Trump ceasefire extension is 'ploy,' Iran says
We are learning more after reports from Pentagon officials that say forces from the United States military boarded a previously sanctioned oil tanker this week. The Pentagon said in a social media post that U.S. forces boarded the M/T Tifani "without incident," adding that international waters are not "a refuge for sanctioned vessels." Early reporting indicates that the oil tanker was sanctioned for smuggling Iranian crude oil in Asia. LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Dr. Ramesh Sepehrrad from the Organization of Iranian American Communities to learn more about what is happening across the Middle East.
We are learning more after reports from Pentagon officials that say forces from the United States military boarded a previously sanctioned oil tanker this week. The Pentagon said in a social media post that U.S. forces boarded the M/T Tifani "without incident," adding that international waters are not "a refuge for sanctioned vessels." Early reporting indicates that the oil tanker was sanctioned for smuggling Iranian crude oil in Asia. LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Dr. Ramesh Sepehrrad from the Organization of Iranian American Communities to learn more about what is happening across the Middle East.
Oil prices fluctuate as Trump keeps Hormuz closed
We are learning more after reports from Pentagon officials that say forces from the United States military boarded a previously sanctioned oil tanker this week. The Pentagon said in a social media post that U.S. forces boarded the M/T Tifani "without incident." Early reporting indicates that the oil tanker was sanctioned for smuggling Iranian crude oil in Asia. LiveNOW’s Austing Westfall is getting the latest local reactions to fluctuating gas prices with Amalia Roy who is in Arizona. LiveNOW is also speaking with national security analyst, Hal Kempfer, as Trump says Iran "had a choice," and that "they have to negotiate."
We are learning more after reports from Pentagon officials that say forces from the United States military boarded a previously sanctioned oil tanker this week. The Pentagon said in a social media post that U.S. forces boarded the M/T Tifani "without incident." Early reporting indicates that the oil tanker was sanctioned for smuggling Iranian crude oil in Asia. LiveNOW’s Austing Westfall is getting the latest local reactions to fluctuating gas prices with Amalia Roy who is in Arizona. LiveNOW is also speaking with national security analyst, Hal Kempfer, as Trump says Iran "had a choice," and that "they have to negotiate."
World's top condom maker to raise prices due to Iran war
The world’s largest condom maker, Karex, plans to raise prices by up to 30% due to supply disruptions linked to the Iran war.
The world’s largest condom maker, Karex, plans to raise prices by up to 30% due to supply disruptions linked to the Iran war.
Trump extends ceasefire, blockade remains in effect
On the eve of the end of the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, President Donald Trump announced the two-week pause will continue as talks between the two nations continue.
On the eve of the end of the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, President Donald Trump announced the two-week pause will continue as talks between the two nations continue.
Soaring jet fuel prices threaten to drive up summer travel costs
Americans who will be traveling this summer could see the cost of their summer vacations jump due to the spike in jet fuel prices.
Americans who will be traveling this summer could see the cost of their summer vacations jump due to the spike in jet fuel prices.
Iran latest: Trump says US 'highly unlikely' to renew two-week ceasefire
With just days to go before the ceasefire is set to expire, President Trump says the U.S. is "highly unlikely" to renew, as talk of another round of negotiations continue.
With just days to go before the ceasefire is set to expire, President Trump says the U.S. is "highly unlikely" to renew, as talk of another round of negotiations continue.
$50 billion in oil lost in 50 days of Iran war, analysis finds
The war in Iran has shaken up financial markets and the oil industry, so much so that an estimated $50 billion in oil has not been produced globally since the war began, according to a Reuters analysis.
The war in Iran has shaken up financial markets and the oil industry, so much so that an estimated $50 billion in oil has not been produced globally since the war began, according to a Reuters analysis.