Clashes in Syria leave more than 1,000 people dead
The death toll from two days of clashes between security forces and loyalists of ousted Syrian president Bashar Assad has risen to more than 1,000, including 750 civilians, a war monitoring group said Saturday. This makes it one of the deadliest acts of violence since Syria's conflict began 14 years ago. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall discusses the how Syrian conflicts could impact the U.S. with national security analyst Hal Kempfer.
The death toll from two days of clashes between security forces and loyalists of ousted Syrian president Bashar Assad has risen to more than 1,000, including 750 civilians, a war monitoring group said Saturday. This makes it one of the deadliest acts of violence since Syria's conflict began 14 years ago. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall discusses the how Syrian conflicts could impact the U.S. with national security analyst Hal Kempfer.
Ex-boxer and sheep shearer tackles teen with loaded shotgun on plane
"I looked up and then within a second I saw the barrel of a shotgun and I thought to myself that ain’t a tool that should be on a plane," Barry Clark, a former boxer, told a local news outlet.
"I looked up and then within a second I saw the barrel of a shotgun and I thought to myself that ain’t a tool that should be on a plane," Barry Clark, a former boxer, told a local news outlet.
Turks and Caicos Islands travel advisory issued by State Department
The U.S. State Department recently issued a Level 2 travel advisory, warning travelers to exercise increased caution in the Turks and Caicos Islands due to crime.
The U.S. State Department recently issued a Level 2 travel advisory, warning travelers to exercise increased caution in the Turks and Caicos Islands due to crime.
Ryan Wedding, ex-Olympian-turned drug kingpin, added to FBI 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list
The FBI has named Canadian ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding as one of America’s top 10 most-wanted fugitives. Wedding is accused of ordering murders in Ontario to protect his drug empire.
The FBI has named Canadian ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding as one of America’s top 10 most-wanted fugitives. Wedding is accused of ordering murders in Ontario to protect his drug empire.
Unexploded WWII bomb halts high-speed rail travel connecting Paris to London and Brussels
The discovery of a huge, unexploded World War II-era bomb near the tracks of Paris’ busiest railway station has caused major disruptions across Europe.
The discovery of a huge, unexploded World War II-era bomb near the tracks of Paris’ busiest railway station has caused major disruptions across Europe.
President Trump delays some Mexico, Canada tariffs
President Trump on Thursday exempted most goods from Canada and Mexico covered under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) from his 25% tariffs for the next month. FOX News' Madeline Rivera joined LiveNOW from FOX with the details.
President Trump on Thursday exempted most goods from Canada and Mexico covered under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) from his 25% tariffs for the next month. FOX News' Madeline Rivera joined LiveNOW from FOX with the details.
Soldiers charged for selling army secrets to China
Two active-duty U.S. Army soldiers and one former soldier were arrested in Oregon on Thursday for their alleged roles in gathering and sending sensitive information to individuals in China, the Department of Justice said. The accused are Jian Zhao and Li Tian, who were stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, and former soldier Ruoyo Duan. All three are charged with conspiring to commit bribery and theft of government property. Zhao is facing additional charges of conspiring to obtain and transmit national defense information to an individual not authorized to receive it. "The defendants arrested today are accused of betraying our country, actively working to weaken America?s defense capabilities and empowering our adversaries in China," said Attorney General Pam Bondi. "They will face swift, severe, and comprehensive justice."
Two active-duty U.S. Army soldiers and one former soldier were arrested in Oregon on Thursday for their alleged roles in gathering and sending sensitive information to individuals in China, the Department of Justice said. The accused are Jian Zhao and Li Tian, who were stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, and former soldier Ruoyo Duan. All three are charged with conspiring to commit bribery and theft of government property. Zhao is facing additional charges of conspiring to obtain and transmit national defense information to an individual not authorized to receive it. "The defendants arrested today are accused of betraying our country, actively working to weaken America?s defense capabilities and empowering our adversaries in China," said Attorney General Pam Bondi. "They will face swift, severe, and comprehensive justice."
Unexploded WWII bomb halts travel in Paris
Eurostar trains from Paris to London were halted after the discovery of an unexploded WWII bomb near the tracks of St Pancras International train station in Paris. Eurostar later said all London-Paris, Paris-London, Brussels-Paris and Paris-Brussels trains had been cancelled for the duration of Friday.
Eurostar trains from Paris to London were halted after the discovery of an unexploded WWII bomb near the tracks of St Pancras International train station in Paris. Eurostar later said all London-Paris, Paris-London, Brussels-Paris and Paris-Brussels trains had been cancelled for the duration of Friday.
U.S. and Ukrainian officials to meet next week
U.S. officials and Ukrainian officials are expected to meet in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to begin discussions about reaching a ceasefire to end the country's war with Russia. National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss the latest with the Russia-Ukraine war.
U.S. officials and Ukrainian officials are expected to meet in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to begin discussions about reaching a ceasefire to end the country's war with Russia. National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss the latest with the Russia-Ukraine war.
Pope shares first audio message since hospitalization
Pope Francis, 88, has spoken publicly for the first time since being hospitalized three weeks ago with double pneumonia.
Pope Francis, 88, has spoken publicly for the first time since being hospitalized three weeks ago with double pneumonia.
China warns US it is ready for ‘any type of war’ as trade tensions escalate
China has warned it is ready for "any type of war" in response to President Donald Trump's tariffs on Chinese goods. The statement comes as Beijing boosts defense spending and tensions escalate.
China has warned it is ready for "any type of war" in response to President Donald Trump's tariffs on Chinese goods. The statement comes as Beijing boosts defense spending and tensions escalate.
S. Korean fighter jets drop bombs, injuring 15
On Thursday, South Korean fighter jets accidentally dropped eight bombs on a civilian district, injuring 15 people and damaging houses and a church during military exercises in Pocheon, the Air Force and fire agency said. The fire agency said in a statement that 15 people were wounded, including two who were seriously hurt. Pocheon is about 25 miles northeast of Seoul, near the heavily militarised border with North Korea.
On Thursday, South Korean fighter jets accidentally dropped eight bombs on a civilian district, injuring 15 people and damaging houses and a church during military exercises in Pocheon, the Air Force and fire agency said. The fire agency said in a statement that 15 people were wounded, including two who were seriously hurt. Pocheon is about 25 miles northeast of Seoul, near the heavily militarised border with North Korea.
President Zelenskyy to attend EU summit
Today, European Union leaders will hold emergency talks in Brussels. This is the first summit of 27 nations since the explosive meeting last week between US President Trump and Ukraine?s Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who is also expected to attend. Yannis Stivachtis, Professor of European Studies at the Department of Political Science at Virginia Tech, joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.
Today, European Union leaders will hold emergency talks in Brussels. This is the first summit of 27 nations since the explosive meeting last week between US President Trump and Ukraine?s Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who is also expected to attend. Yannis Stivachtis, Professor of European Studies at the Department of Political Science at Virginia Tech, joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.
'Top terrorist' in Abbey Gate attack extradited to U.S.
The suspect accused of plotting the 2021 Abbey Gate bombing that killed 13 U.S. military members and 160 civilians amid the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan landed on American soil Wednesday.
The suspect accused of plotting the 2021 Abbey Gate bombing that killed 13 U.S. military members and 160 civilians amid the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan landed on American soil Wednesday.
How does pausing US intelligence impact Ukraine?
The U.S. is no longer sharing intelligence about Russia with Ukraine, bringing another blow to Kyiv after President Donald Trump's suspension of military aid earlier this week. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall discusses how pausing US intelligence impact's Ukraine's military operation with the FDD's John Hardie.
The U.S. is no longer sharing intelligence about Russia with Ukraine, bringing another blow to Kyiv after President Donald Trump's suspension of military aid earlier this week. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall discusses how pausing US intelligence impact's Ukraine's military operation with the FDD's John Hardie.
U.S. holding direct talks with Hamas, WH confirms
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday that the U.S. is holding direct talks with Hamas in an effort to free more Israeli hostages, confirming an Axios report. In a Truth Social post, President Donald Trump issued a "last warning" to Hamas to release the remaining hostages. Meantime, Trump met with freed hostages in the Oval Office this week. Phase one of the Gaza ceasefire expired last week. The FDD's Joe Truzman joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday that the U.S. is holding direct talks with Hamas in an effort to free more Israeli hostages, confirming an Axios report. In a Truth Social post, President Donald Trump issued a "last warning" to Hamas to release the remaining hostages. Meantime, Trump met with freed hostages in the Oval Office this week. Phase one of the Gaza ceasefire expired last week. The FDD's Joe Truzman joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss.
U.S. pauses intelligence sharing with Ukraine
The United States has paused intelligence-sharing with Ukraine, according to CIA Director John Ratcliffe. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft discusses the latest with national security analyst Hal Kempfer.
The United States has paused intelligence-sharing with Ukraine, according to CIA Director John Ratcliffe. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft discusses the latest with national security analyst Hal Kempfer.
South American police turn to cosplay for creative crime busts
South American police have taken a creative approach to catching criminals by donning costumes instead of their usual uniforms.
South American police have taken a creative approach to catching criminals by donning costumes instead of their usual uniforms.
President Trump speech: Foreign policy a major focus
President Donald Trump delivered an address a joint session of Congress and foreign policy proposals were a major focus. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft and Austin Westfall discussed the speech with national security expert Hal Kempfer.
President Donald Trump delivered an address a joint session of Congress and foreign policy proposals were a major focus. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft and Austin Westfall discussed the speech with national security expert Hal Kempfer.
What is NATO? Calls for US exit spark debate over alliance’s future
As some Republican lawmakers push for the US to leave NATO, questions arise about the alliance's role, history, and impact on global security. Here's what to know.
As some Republican lawmakers push for the US to leave NATO, questions arise about the alliance's role, history, and impact on global security. Here's what to know.