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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Ram. Iranian authorities have delivered a response to the latest U.S. proposal to end the latest Mideast war and given it to Pakistani mediators, according to the state run Islamic Republic news agency. NPR's Dia Hadid reports.
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State run agency, the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting says Iran's response remains consistent with previous positions readiness to continue a ceasefire that has largely held since early April, exchange for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. That's a key global shipping route and ending hostilities. The war began on February 28 when Israel and the United States launched airstrikes on Iran. Iran subsequently blocked the Strait of Hormuz and then the US Imposed its own blockade. It's unclear if Iran's response will be acceptable to the Trump administration, which has given various reasons for launching the war, including ending Iran's nuclear program. Iran's deputy speaker told state run media that military operations would not open the strait. Tia hadid, NPR News.
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U.S. lawmakers are urging President Trump to ask for the release of imprisoned Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai and more than a dozen arrested Christian leaders when the president travels to China this Week. NPR's Emily Fang reports. The family of an imprisoned journalist is also hoping for good news.
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The family of Chinese journalist Dong Yuyu says his health condition is dire and they're asking China to release the editor. Dong is currently serving a seven year prison sentence with Chinese prosecutors arguing during his 2024 trial that his meetings with foreign journalists and Japanese diplomats were evidence of espionage. Dong's family has always denied these charges, and they say the case is an example of sharply worsening conditions for foreign and domestic press in China. Dong's son says his father is forced to work long hours in prison making clothes and that doctors discovered a lung tumor recently. Emily Fang, NPR News.
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Passengers aboard the Dutch cruise ship tied to the deadly hantavirus outbreak are making their way back to their home countries for evaluation. The vessel arrived near Spain's Canary Islands today, where public health officials coordinated medical screenings and charter flights and pigars. Miguel Macias reports.
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The MV Hondius cruise ship arrived early Sunday at a seldom used port in Tenerife, the largest island of the archipelago. It did not dock and it will remain at a distance. Medical staff are evaluating passengers on board who will then be transported in small groups to the port, from there to the airport about 10 minutes away, where they will be flown to their countries of origin. The complex operation involving the Spanish army and two national ministries has caused a political firestorm in Spain with the Central government taking measures to overrule the opposition of local authorities. Miguel Macias, NPR News, Seville, Spain.
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This is NPR News. Search teams in Indonesia today found the bodies of two hikers missing after a volcano erupted Friday. The body of a third hiker was located yesterday. They had set out to climb Mount Dukono despite safety restrictions and became stranded after the volcano erupted. Canvas, an education technology platform that provides services to millions of students around the globe with was hacked last week. The timing amid final season and the sensitive nature of student data prompted outrage and concern. NPR's Sequoia Carrillo reports.
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Students and teachers saw a black screen when they logged onto Canvas on Thursday with a message stating that a ransomware group had hacked the platform demanding money in exchange for students data. This is just the latest in a recent string of cyber attacks targeting young people. Dozens of school districts have reported hacks in the last few years. Canvas is back online and for immediate concerns like whether students will get their grades on time or if exams can take place, things seem to have gone back to normal. But cybersecurity experts say just because a platform is back up does not mean the data breach is over. Canvas is still investigating the extent of the attack. Sequoia Carrillo, NPR News.
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In time for Mother's Day, the Social Security Administration has released the list of the most popular baby names in 2025. Olivia leads for the girls for the seventh year in a row. Charlotte is in second place, ending Emma's six year run in that spot. She's now third on the boys side. Liam is number one also for the seventh year in a row, followed by Noah and Oliver. I'm Nora Ramm, NPR News.
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