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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. The Iraqi government is raising concerns over the security of ISIS detainees transferred last month by US Forces from Syria to Iraq. That's after what it said were six attacks Saturday on the Baghdad airport compound where they're being held. NPR's Jayna Raff reports.
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The detainees are being held in Camp Cropper, which is a facility set up and used by the US military after it invaded Iraq in 2003 to hold what it called high value detainees, officials from Saddam Hussein's regime and from militant groups. The US Forces had been based around there and had a large base at the airport. They've largely withdrawn, but they are still coming under attack.
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That's NPR's Jane Araf reporting. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the U.S. military has reached out several times seeking expertise on how to intercept and destroy Iranian designed attack drones. NPR's Joanna Kakisses reports. Ukraine has responded to all these requests, even as President Trump says he doesn't need the country's help.
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Zelensky made the comments during a private meeting with media outlets in Kyiv, including npr. He said the leaders of several Middle Eastern countries have also contacted him about drone expertise. Gulf nations are using expensive air defense missiles to take down shaheds, which are relatively cheap in comparison. Russia also uses shaheds to attack Ukrainian cities near nearly every night. Kyiv has developed inexpensive ways to destroy shaheds using jamming and interceptor drones. Zelensky said Ukrainian drone expertise is valuable and in exchange for helping to down Iranian drones, Ukraine is seeking funding and technology to increase its own drone production. Joanna Kakissis, NPR News, Kyiv.
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Two key US Allies in Asia, Japan and South Korea, are facing a dilemma after President Trump called on them and other nations to protect shipping through the strait of Hormuz. NPR's Anthony Kuhn has more from Seoul.
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South Korea's presidential office says it will carefully consider how to respond to President Trump's request without elaborating. Trump's request will likely top the agenda as Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visits the White House on Thursday. Japan's laws strictly limit overseas military deployments, and Tokyo has suggested that operations in the Strait of Hormuz might not pass legal muster. The US has strained its alliances with both Seoul and Tokyo by asking both to help the US Counter China. The US has also triggered local concerns by reportedly withdrawing Marines from Japan and missile defense batteries from South Korea to send to the Middle east, although neither has been officially confirmed by the U.S. anthony Kuhn NPR News, Seoul.
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This is NPR News. The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat watch for parts of Southern California and Arizona could see temperatures climb above 100 degrees along the California coast. Cities from San Diego and Los Angeles to San Francisco could see temperatures rise into the 80s and 90s. Meteorologists warn the early season heat could be dangerous because many people aren't yet acclimated to such high temperatures this time of year. The death toll has continued to rise following heavy rains and flooding last week in several parts of Kenya. Michael Koloki reports. Officials say 62 people have been killed and more than 2,000 families displaced.
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In a statement posted on social media today, the country's Interior Ministry said that the highest number of fatalities were recorded in the country's capital, Nairobi. Heavy rains were witnessed last week in various parts of the country, including the central, western and southern regions. Parts of Kenya are prone to flooding during the country's main rainfall season, which is between the months of March to May this year. Authorities have warned of enhanced rainfall over most of the country during the first half of this month. Last year, hundreds of people were killed after heavy rains caused severe flooding and landslides across Kenya and neighboring Tanzania. For NPR News, I'm Michael Kaloki in Nairobi.
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The Academy Awards will be handed out tonight in Los Angeles. The film One Battle After Another has dominated the awards season and is widely expected to win several top honors. Comedian Conan o' Brien returns as host for the ceremony. This is NPR News in Washington.
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