Iran’s parliament speaker said two steps must be completed before U.S. talks begin, while JD Vance said Washington is open to negotiations only if Tehran acts in good faith.

A Russian Su-30 fighter jet crashed in Crimea during a training flight, but the crew survived after ejecting. The incident came days after a deadly An-26 crash.

IRNA says Iran has halted oil tanker passage through the Strait of Hormuz after reported Israeli attacks on Lebanon, a day after a temporary ceasefire deal.

Montgomery County police are investigating a fatal shooting after officers found a man with gunshot wounds inside a home on Carrington Hill Drive early Thursday.

A 10-question VT Daily Trivia set on Seychelles for high school seniors, covering politics, language, UNESCO sites, iconic beaches, and conservation. Quick, factual, and classroom-ready—see how much you know about this Indian Ocean nation.

Britney Spears was arrested on suspicion of DUI in Ventura County, booked overnight, and released hours later. TMZ reported she was taken to a hospital for a blood draw.

Iran’s parliament speaker said two steps must be completed before U.S. talks begin, while JD Vance said Washington is open to negotiations only if Tehran acts in good faith.

Stanford Medicine researchers say SleepFM can flag long-term disease risks from one overnight sleep study. A Nature Medicine paper reports strong results across 130 conditions.

NASA said Artemis II remained on track for liftoff no earlier than April 1 as teams completed final checks, monitored weather and prepared the rocket and crew systems at Kennedy Space Center.

Tihar, Nepal’s five-day festival of lights, blends diyos, rangoli, Lakshmi worship, and unique rituals honoring crows, dogs, and cows, culminating in Bhai Tika. It’s distinct from Diwali while sharing the spirit of light, gratitude, and family.

Nestlé says 12 tons of KitKat products were stolen while being transported from central Italy to Poland. The company said supply was not affected.

Nepal, a nation steeped in cultural heritage and artisanal crafts, is witnessing a remarkable surge in its fashion industry. As more local designers, brands,...