Pakistani government and Taliban agree to ceasefire
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We learned on Wednesday that the Pakistani government and Afghanistan?s ruling Taliban agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire. This comes after fresh clashes erupted this week and saw more than a dozen civilians and troops killed. Moeed Yusuf is a former National Security Adviser of Pakistan and joins LiveNOW?s Austin Westfall this evening to learn more about reports suggesting Pakistan?s foreign ministry was making efforts to engage in dialogue to resolve the conflict.

Hamas must disarm or 'we will disarm them,' Trump says
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National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss when we could see the next phase of the Gaza peace plan implemented in the Middle East following the release of hostages.

Reactions after US strike on alleged drug boat
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We are learning more after the United States struck another boat accused of carrying drugs in waters around Venezuela. According to President Donald Trump, the strike on Tuesday killed six people. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth later shared video of the strike in a post on social media. LiveNOW?s Josh Breslow is speaking with National Security Expert, Glenn Ignazio.

Hostage release: GOP lawmaker praises Trump
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President Trump warned Hamas that if it doesn?t disarm, then "we will disarm them." Trump?s comments came one day after all the 20 living hostages were released into Israel. Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-VA) praised President Trump's "peace through strength" approach while speaking with LiveNOW's Josh Breslow.

Trump asked about Gaza peace plan outside White House
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President Trump hosted Argentina's President Milei at the White House on Tuesday. A reporter shouted a question about the Gaza peace plan while Trump was greeting Milei. "Is Hamas holding up their end of the deal," a reporter asked. "We'll find out," trump replied.

Trump speaks on Gaza deal on way back to U.S.
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President Donald Trump spoke to reporters aboard Air Force One as he headed back to the U.S. after a trip to the Middle East.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy to visit U.S. this week
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he will travel to the United States this week. A meeting between Zelenskyy and U.S. President Trump could take place as early as Friday, the Ukrainian president said on "X." Zelenskyy also said the main topics of conversation would be air defense and our long-range missile capabilities.

Hamas releases final group of Israeli hostages as Trump visits the region

Israel and Hamas took a significant step Monday in the ceasefire agreement for the Gaza war by releasing hostages and prisoners. Hamas released all 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza, while Israel released some 1,900 Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war that destroyed the territory.

Canada's Marineland may euthanize whales after Ottawa denies aid, export

Marineland has asked the Canadian government for emergency funding to feed and care for its whales, warning that euthanasia may be imminent without financial help.

Man hauled away by security after urinating on main altar at St. Peter’s Basilica: report

The latest in a series of disturbances at St. Peter’s Basilica prompted swift intervention by plainclothes police when a man was accused of urinating on the main altar.

US condemns China’s actions after Philippine ship rammed in South China Sea

The U.S. condemned China after a Chinese coast guard ship used a water cannon and rammed a Philippine government vessel near Thitu Island in the disputed South China Sea

Machado dedicates Nobel Peace Prize to Trump after surprise win

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for her efforts to promote democracy and human rights in Venezuela — but she used the moment to honor President Donald Trump.

Ceasefire in Gaza has officially taken effect
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National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the ceasefire in Gaza, which has officially taken effect.

Venezuelan opposition leaders wins Nobel Peace Prize
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Daniel Di Martino, a fellow at the Manhattan Institute, joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss Venezuela's opposition leader Maria Corina Machado winning the Nobel Peace Prize.

TikTok's role in the Israel-Hamas war
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Dillard University's Dr. Toi Thornton joins LiveNOW's J Russell to discuss the role of TikTok in the Israel-Hamas war.

Fighting in Ukraine continues, no ceasefire in sight
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National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the latest on the Russia-Ukraine war.

Netanyahu, Witkoff, and Kushner speak on peace deal
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United States Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law, attended a cabinet meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem. Netanyahu and the U.S. diplomats discussed the Gaza peace deal agreement.