U.S. vetoes U.N. resolution for Gaza ceasefire

The United States on Wednesday vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire in the war in Gaza because it was not linked to an immediate release of hostages taken captive by Hamas militants in Israel in October 2023.

US Embassy in Kyiv reopens after threat of Russian attack

The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, issued a warning after receiving "specific information of a potential significant air attack" allegedly taking place on Wednesday. It reopened Thursday and return to normal operations, State Department spokesman said. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft spoke about the attack threat and some of Trump's cabinet selections with retired Marine Corps intelligence officer Hal Kempfer.

About 1,500 migrants form new caravan in Mexico

About 1,500 migrants formed a new caravan Wednesday in southern Mexico, hoping to walk or catch rides to the U.S. border. Independent journalist Auden Cabello joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss.

Netanyahu visits Gaza, offers money for hostages

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and new Defense Minister Israel Katz met with troops at an undisclosed location in Gaza on Tuesday, where they announced financial rewards and a way out of the territory for Palestinians who helped to release the remaining hostages. Benjamin Anthony, Co-Founder & CEO of the MirYam Institute, joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.

US shuts Kyiv embassy due to potential attack

The United States shut its embassy in Kyiv on Wednesday morning due to "specific information of a potential significant air attack" amid jitters in the capital over possible Russian retaliation a day after a big Ukrainian strike. The Italian and Greek embassies said they had also closed their doors after the unusual U.S. warning, while the French embassy remained open but urged its citizens to be cautious. Brian Taylor with Syracuse University joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.

Ukraine fires ATACMS into Russia for first time

Ukraine used U.S. ATACMS missiles to strike Russian territory on Tuesday, taking advantage of newly granted permission from the outgoing administration of U.S. President Joe Biden on the war's 1,000th day. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft spoke about the Ukraine, Russia war with retired Marine Corps intelligence officer Hal Kempfer.

Ukraine fires 6 U.S.-made missiles at Russia

Ukraine fired six U.S.-made ATACMS missiles at Russia’s Bryansk region, Russia’s Defense Ministry said Tuesday, days after U.S. President Joe Biden eased restrictions on Ukrainian use of American-made weapons in the war that has reached its 1,000-day milestone.

Putin approves doctrine allowing nuclear weapons

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday lowered the threshold for a nuclear strike in response to a broader range of conventional attacks just days after the White House reportedly allowed Ukraine to fire American missiles deep into Russia. Brian Boyd, intelligence analyst, joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss the details.

Lebanon & Hezbollah agree to cease-fire plan

Lebanon and Hezbollah have agreed to a U.S. proposal for a ceasefire with Israel with some comments on the content, a top Lebanese official told Reuters on Monday, describing the effort as the most serious yet to end the fighting. Professor John Strawson with the University to East London joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.

Zelenskyy marks 1,000 days of war for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Tuesday morning that Ukraine plans to increase the production of long-range drones and missiles as part of the country's resilience plan. In a speech to the parliament, Zelenskyy said that the drones would help compensate for the army’s lack of artillery. Ukraine aims to produce at least 30,000 long-range drones next year, and a new technology center will be established.

US allows Ukraine to use longer-range weapons

President Biden has authorized Ukraine's military to use U.S.-provided long-range missiles on targets inside Russian territory, senior U.S. officials confirmed to Fox News. The senior U.S. official said the weapons will mostly focus on the Kursk region of Western Russia. The decision was first reported by The New York Times. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft spoke about the decision by President Biden with retired Marine Corps intelligence officer Hal Kempfer.

US allows Ukraine to use missiles to strike Russia

The Kremlin warned Monday that President Joe Biden’s decision to let Ukraine strike targets inside Russia with U.S.-supplied longer-range missiles adds “fuel to the fire” of the war and would escalate international tensions even higher. Biden’s shift in policy added an uncertain, new factor to the conflict on the eve of the 1,000-day milestone since Russia began its full-scale invasion in 2022. LiveNOW from FOX host Mike Pache spoke to Dan Byman, Senior Fellow at the Center for Strategic and International studies on the latest.

Iran's response to president-elect Trump's victory

The U.S. and Iran have had an adversarial relationship since Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution and the takeover of the U.S. Embassy and 444-day hostage crisis that followed. LiveNOW from FOX host Stephanie Couiegnoux spoke to Josh Hasten, Middle East Correspondent for Jewish News Syndicate on Iran's response to Trump's presidential victory.

Biden authorizes long-range missile use by Ukraine

President Joe Biden has for the first time authorized the use of U.S.-supplied long-range missiles by Ukraine to strike inside Russia, according the Associated Press. This is a 'major shift' as Biden is about to leave office and President-elect Trump pledged to limit American support for Ukraine and end the war as soon as possible.