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Argentine authorities are investigating the source of a deadly hantavirus outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius, with three deaths and passengers returning to the US and other countries. The country has reported 101 cases since June 2025, double the previous year. Experts warn that climate change is expanding rodent habitats, increasing the risk of spread.
North Korea’s ambassador to the UN declared that Pyongyang will not be bound by any nuclear nonproliferation treaty, rejecting external pressure to change its nuclear-weapon state status. The statement came during the 11th NPT Review Conference, where the US and allies have criticized North Korea’s nuclear program. The country, which withdrew from the NPT in 2003, has conducted six nuclear tests and is believed to hold dozens of warheads.
The Trump administration unveiled a new counterterrorism strategy that accuses Europe of becoming a 'breeding ground' for terrorism because of mass immigration. The document also places Latin American drug cartels at the center of U.S. counterterror efforts and targets 'violent far-left extremists.'
Argentina has launched an investigation into a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, which has killed three people including a Dutch couple and a German national. The health ministry is sending experts to Ushuaia to test rodents in areas linked to the victims' travel routes. WHO officials say the general public risk remains low as the virus spreads much slower than COVID-19.
Thirty Democratic U.S. House members sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanding transparency about Israel's nuclear program. They argue that Washington's policy of ambiguity hinders non-proliferation efforts in the Middle East amid the U.S.-Israel war on Iran. The letter requests detailed information on Israel's warheads, delivery systems, and nuclear doctrine.
US President Donald Trump said on May 6 that he has had 'very good' negotiations with Iran over the past 24 hours and that a deal is 'very likely,' as Tehran reviews a US peace proposal that sources say could formally end the war. Trump said Iran should suspend its nuclear program and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while threatening to resume airstrikes if talks fail. Iran's foreign ministry downplayed reports of an imminent deal, and a semi-official Iranian news agency said the US proposal contains unacceptable terms.
Russia's Foreign Ministry has urged foreign missions to evacuate Kyiv, warning of a large-scale retaliatory strike if Ukraine disrupts Russia's May 9 Victory Day celebrations. The call follows Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's comments about potential disruptions and Moscow's concerns over air defense gaps.
Pro-independence supporters in Alberta, western Canada, submitted nearly 302,000 signatures to demand a referendum on secession from Canada. The petition far exceeds the required threshold, but legal challenges from First Nations groups and a court-mandated pause are delaying proceedings. Polls indicate only about 30% of Albertans support independence, yet movement leaders believe the push will have lasting political impact.
The Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania, USA, is preparing to restart one of its two reactors to supply electricity to Microsoft's AI data centers, while the decommissioning of the other reactor — which experienced a partial nuclear meltdown decades ago — is likely to be delayed. This move comes amid a growing demand for clean, reliable energy for AI systems.
JNIM militants attacked Mali's largest prison, holding high-value prisoners, and blocked food trucks to Bamako. The assault is part of a second wave of violence in two weeks, following attacks on military bases and the killing of Defense Minister Sadio Camara. The blockade threatens a humanitarian crisis across the country.
