VOA60: August 16, 2023

North Korea confirms the detention of a U.S. soldier who crossed the border from South Korea last month. U.S. officials believe Travis King chose to cross himself.

In Indonesia, a top lawmaker says the country should discuss ways to delay elections during crises. Critics say the idea is meant to extend President Joko Widodo's term.

In Ukraine, Odesa’s governor says Russian airstrikes destroyed important grain storage structures at a port in the area.

And Niger's military-appointed prime minister meets Chad's president in the first foreign visit by Niger’s military rulers.

[Salah-yc]

my brother was born in august 16 2023😢