Geneva negotiations ended early on day two after two hours, with no breakthrough as Ukraine, Russia and U.S. mediators pressed for next steps.

Geneva negotiations ended early on day two after two hours, with no breakthrough as Ukraine, Russia and U.S. mediators pressed for next steps.

Qatar and seven nations condemned Israel’s West Bank “state land” move, warning it harms the two-state solution. Israel called the claims misleading.

Kentucky’s record $167.3M Powerball winner James Farthing was arrested again in a new case involving an intimidation charge, deputies said.

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.

Shakira is slated to headline a free Copacabana Beach concert in Rio on May 2, following recent megashows by Madonna and Lady Gaga.

Trump said federal agencies will step in after a Maryland sewer rupture. Virginia health officials warned people and pets to avoid water contact across a 72.5-mile Potomac River stretch.

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.

A Turkish Airlines A330 en route from Kathmandu to Istanbul made an emergency landing in Kolkata after a right-engine fire report. All passengers are safe.

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.

Paris prosecutors searched X’s France offices and summoned Elon Musk and Linda Yaccarino for voluntary interviews on April 20, 2026, officials said.

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