6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes northwestern Turkey

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey’s northwestern Balikesir province on Sunday, causing around a dozen buildings to collapse and injuring several people.

2 boxers die from brain injuries after fights in Japan

Two Japanese boxers have died from brain injuries sustained in separate bouts on the same card at Tokyo’s Korakuen Hall.

Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal signed at White House
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The leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan shook hands Friday at a White House peace summit before signing an agreement aimed at ending decades of conflict. President Trump was in the middle as the two leaders extended their arms to shake hands. The Associated Press says the two countries signed agreements that will reopen key transportation routes. National security analyst joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss this peace deal and whether it has anything to do with declining Russian influence in the region as well.

Mexico rejects U.S. military plan against cartels
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U.S. officials said Trump's administration can use the military to go after Latin American drug gangs that have been designated as global terrorist organizations and has quietly ordered the Pentagon to prepare options, according to a report from Reuters. The order signed by trump reportedly provides an official basis for direct military operations at sea and on foreign soil against cartels, which would likely mean in the gulf of Mexico and potentially within Mexico itself. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico rejected the idea Friday, saying ?the United States is not going to come to Mexico with the military. We cooperate, we collaborate, but there is not going to be an invasion. That is ruled out, absolutely ruled out.? National security analyst Hal Kempfer breaks this all down with LiveNOW's Austin Westfall.

Trump, Putin to hold first meeting since Ukraine invasion
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The FDD's Mark Montgomery joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to explain the significance of Friday's scheduled meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska.

Trump says he'll meet with Putin in Alaska next week
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President Donald Trump announced on social media Friday that he'll meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska next week as he pushes for a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Trump, Putin to meet soon, Kremlin claims
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National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss what a potential President Trump and Russian President Putin meeting could look like.

Israel Security Cabinet approves plan to take over Gaza city
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Israel?s Security Cabinet has approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to take over Gaza city, according to his office.

AG Bondi offers $50M reward for arrest of Venezuela's Maduro
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Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Thursday that the U.S. is increasing a reward to $50 million for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

Trump's broad tariffs go into effect Thursday. What we know

The sweeping tariffs impose higher import taxes on goods from more than 60 countries. Here's what you need to know.

Trump could meet Putin in person to discuss Russia-Ukraine war, White House says

President Donald Trump could meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin as early as next week to discuss ending the Russia-Ukraine war, according to a White House official.

What is Chikungunya virus? Symptoms, prevention and what to know

The mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus causes fever and severe joint pain, which can persist for months. With no specific medicine, the best prevention is avoiding mosquito bites. Outbreaks have been reported in many parts of the world, including in China.

Hiroshima and Nagasaki: 80 years after the atomic bomb, the world still grapples with the fallout

On the 80th anniversaries of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings, survivors continue searching for remains and healing—and Americans remain divided over whether the bombings were justified.

Netanyahu decides on full occupation of Gaza strip
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Dr. Alon Burstein joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent push to fully occupy Gaza.

CDC issues travel warning over chikungunya outbreak in China

The CDC has issued a Level 2 travel alert due to an outbreak of chikungunya in China, advising travelers to take enhanced precautions.

Zoo asks for small pet donations to feed predators

A zoo in Denmark is asking the public for donations of small pets to feed predators at the zoo.