12PM ET 08/10/2025 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – Detailed Summary Episode: 12PM ET 08/10/2025 Newscast | Release Date: August 10, 2025

The Fox News Hourly Update delivered a comprehensive roundup of both international and domestic news, touching upon critical geopolitical developments, significant incidents within the United States, and noteworthy scientific and regional events. Below is a detailed summary of the key topics discussed during the episode.

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1. International Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution

Trilateral Summit Efforts to End the Ukraine War

The White House is reportedly contemplating the invitation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to a pivotal meeting between former President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, aiming to facilitate an end to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

• Madeleine Rivera reported:

  "A White House official merely saying the president remains open to a trilateral summit with both leaders. Right now the White House is planning the bilateral meeting requested by President Putin. Zelensky is adamant there will be no peace agreement without Ukraine's input. He also says Ukraine won't be ceding land to Russia." (00:20)

Zelensky emphasized the necessity of Ukrainian participation in any peace negotiations, asserting that Ukraine will not compromise on its territorial integrity. He stated on platform X (formerly Twitter):

"I have not heard any partners express doubts about America's ability to ensure that the war ends. The president of the United States has the levers and the determination. What is needed now is not a pause in the killings, but a real lasting peace. Not a ceasefire. Sometime in the future, in months, but immediately. President Trump told me so and I fully support it." (00:50)

Support from U.S. Leadership

Vice President J.D. Vance expressed his full support for the proposed summit:

"Fully support it," (01:00)

He highlighted that the U.S. is actively scheduling the meeting between Putin and Zelensky to discuss potential resolutions to the conflict.

Israel-Hamas Conflict Update

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel is determined to "finish the job" against Hamas without occupying Gaza. Speaking to foreign journalists in Jerusalem, Netanyahu clarified Israel's objectives:

"Our goal is not to occupy Gaza. Our goal is to free Gaza."

"We expect to conclude the new Gaza offensive fairly quickly and we are exploring creative ways to try and free the remaining hostages still held by Hamas." (01:50)

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2. Domestic News

Baltimore Block Party Shooting Incident

A tragic shooting occurred at a block party in Baltimore, resulting in six injuries, including a five-year-old girl whose hand was struck. While her injuries were reported as non-serious, another victim remains in critical condition. Authorities have yet to arrest any suspects, and the investigation is ongoing.

"Six people including a five year old girl wounded in a shooting in Baltimore last night. The gunfire broke out at a block party. Five year old was struck in the hand. Her injuries apparently not serious but one victim is listed in critical condition. No suspects have been arrested." (01:10)

U.S. Unemployment Statistics

Unemployment rates in the United States have seen a slight uptick, with nationwide figures now at 4.2%, and recent college graduates facing an even higher rate of approximately 5.5%.

• Jessica Rosenthal from Fox News detailed:

  "Overall, job gains over the last couple of months have been disappointing, with only 73,000 jobs added in July. The May and June numbers were also revised down by more than 250,000 jobs. Professional and business services have been seeing some of the biggest sector losses, as has manufacturing and government employment." (03:50)

Despite these challenges, there are positive developments in certain sectors:

"Health care and social assistance sectors are adding jobs. This week, the Denver International Airport is hosting a job fair for 50 open positions. And Thursday is the Women in Manufacturing Virtual Career Fair." (04:10)

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3. International Issues

Iran's Threat to Block U.S.-Sponsored Trade Corridor

Iran has issued a threat to obstruct a U.S.-sponsored trade corridor intended to facilitate the movement of goods between Europe and Asia, a move that complicates regional trade dynamics.

• Chanley Painter reported:

  "Iran is threatening to block a U S sponsored trade corridor near the Europe Asia borders." (03:08)

Further elaboration by Madeleine Rivera indicated that the corridor was initially outlined in a peace deal between Azerbaijan and Armenia, aiming to enhance transportation of goods and resources. The specifics of how Iran intends to block this corridor remain unclear. Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have been escalating since former President Trump ordered strikes targeting Tehran's nuclear facilities.

"Iran says that corridor could open the way for NATO to position itself, quote, like a viper between Iran and Russia." (03:35)

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4. Other Notable News

Meteorite Fragment in Georgia

A fragment of a meteorite fell through the roof of a home in Ohma, Georgia, last June. A University of Georgia geologist estimates the meteorite to be billions of years old, predating Earth's formation. The meteorite created a hole approximately the size of a large cherry tomato on the ceiling. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported.

"A meteorite fragment fell through the roof of Ohma, Georgia, last June. A University of Georgia geologist now estimates it's billions of years old, way older than Earth. The meteorite left a hole in the floor about the size of a large cherry tomato. Fortunately, nobody was hurt." (04:15)

Korean Peninsula Tensions Easing

South Korea's military announced the detection of North Korea removing loudspeakers from the shared border region. This action follows complaints from South Korean border residents about the disruptive sounds emitted by North Korean speakers, including mimicked animal howls and pounding gongs. In an effort to alleviate tensions, South Korea removed its own speakers from the border areas last week.

"South Korea's military says it's detected North Korea removing some of its loudspeakers from their common border. In recent months, South Korean border residents have complained the North Korean speakers blasted irritating sounds, including howling animals and pounding gongs. South Korea removed its speakers from the border areas last week to try and ease the tensions between them." (04:25)

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This comprehensive update from Fox News Hourly Update provides listeners with essential information on pressing international conflicts, significant domestic incidents, economic indicators, and other noteworthy events shaping the current news landscape.

Transcript

[Jack Callaghan]

Summit could be a table for three. I'm Jack Callaghan, Fox News. White House reportedly considering inviting Ukraine's President Zelensky to President Trump's face to face meeting with Russia's Putin this Friday in the hopes of bringing an end to the war in Ukraine. SPOX's Madeleine Rivera reports from Washington.

[Madeleine Rivera]

A White House official merely saying the president remains open to a trilateral summit with both leaders. Right now the White House is planning the bilateral meeting requested by President Putin. Zelensky is adamant there will be no peace agreement without Ukraine's input. He also says Ukraine won't be ceding land to Russia. Notable given that Russia reportedly wants to keep large portions of Ukrainian land as part of a truce. Zelensky says on X I have not heard any partners express doubts about America's ability to ensure that the war ends. The president of the United States has the levers and the determination. What is needed now is not a pause in the killings, but a real lasting peace. Not a ceasefire. Sometime in the future, in months, but immediately. President Trump told me so and I.

[Jack Callaghan]

Fully support it, Vice President J.D. vance tells Fox News Sunday. Today the U.S. is in the process of scheduling when Russia's Putin and Ukraine's Zelinsky can sit down and discuss an end to the conflict. Six people including a five year old girl wounded in a shooting in Baltimore last night. The gunfire broke out at a block party. Five year old was struck in the hand. Her injuries apparently not serious but one victim is listed in critical condition. No suspects have been arrested. The incident remains under investigation. Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu says the decision has been made and Israel will finish the job and complete the defeat of Hamas, telling foreign journalists today in Jerusalem the goal is not to occupy Gaza. Our goal is to free Gaza. Netanyahu says they expect to conclude the new Gaza offensive fairly quickly and that they are exploring creative ways to try and free the remaining hostages still held by Hamas. America is listening to Fox News.

[Chanley Painter]

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[Jack Callaghan]

Iran is threatening to block a U S sponsored trade corridor near the Europe Asia borders. Fox's Chanley Painter reports the move comes.

[Madeleine Rivera]

Hours after it was outlined in a peace deal between Azerbaijan and Armenia. The proposed route would help transport goods and other resources. It's unclear how Iran would block the corridor. Tensions between the US And Iran have been high since President Trump ordered strikes on Tehran over its nuclear facilities.

[Jack Callaghan]

Iran says that corridor could open the way for NATO to position itself, quote, like a viper between Iran and Russia. Unemployment in the US has ticked up in recent months. Fox's Jessica Rosenthal with the numbers, unemployment.

[Madeleine Rivera]

Nationwide now stands at 4.2%. For recent college graduates, that rate is even higher at roughly five and a half percent. Overall, job gains over the last couple of months have been disappointing, with only 73,000 jobs added in July. The May and June numbers were also revised down by more than 250,000 jobs. Professional and business services have been seeing some of the biggest sector losses, as has manufacturing and government employment. Still, there are bright spots. Health care and social assistance sectors are adding jobs. This week, the Denver International Airport is hosting a job fair for 50 open positions. And Thursday is the Women in Manufacturing Virtual Career Fair. JESSICA rosenthal, FOX NEWS A meteorite fragment.

[Jack Callaghan]

Fell through the roof of Ohma, Georgia, last June. A University of Georgia geologist now estimates it's billions of years old, way older than Earth. The meteorite left a hole in the floor about the size of a large cherry tomato. Fortunately, nobody was hurt. South Korea's military says it's detected North Korea removing some of its loudspeakers from their common border. In recent months, South Korean border residents have complained the North Korean speakers blasted irritating sounds, including howling animals and pounding gongs. South Korea removed its speakers from the border areas last week to try and ease the tensions between them. I'm Jack Kalani and this is FOX News. Listen to the all new Bret Baier podcast featuring common ground in depth talks with lawmakers from opposite sides of the aisle, along with all your Bret Bear favorites like his All Star panel and much more available [e-mail] or wherever you get your podcasts.