Tweets Of The Day

5⃣ stories you need to know: Donald Trump faces new raft of felony charges after Georgia charged the former president with trying to overturn his 2020 election defeat, North Korea says US soldier Travis King fled racism and abuse in America, and more pic.twitter.com/58aQyAdmxF

— Reuters (@Reuters) August 16, 2023

At least 17 soldiers were killed and nearly two dozen wounded in an ambush by extremists in Niger's Tillaberi region, the ministry of defense said. Since the coup, France and the U.S. have suspended military operations and jihadi attacks are increasing.https://t.co/e01nrTHwtw

— The Associated Press (@AP) August 16, 2023

Deadly clashes between rival militias in Libya's capital killed at least 27 people and left residents trapped in their homes, authorities said. The fighting appears to be the most intense to shake Tripoli this year. https://t.co/1XYe4KOmQI

— The Associated Press (@AP) August 16, 2023

VIDEO: 🇦🇫 In Afghanistan's Herat, the Taliban mark two years in power

The Taliban are marking the second anniversary of their return to power. In Herat, while some celebrated in the streets, one woman lamented the "nightmare" of female oppression under Taliban rule pic.twitter.com/wrcZYSgJpy

— AFP News Agency (@AFP) August 16, 2023

A week after a wildfire ravaged the resort town of Lahaina, traumatized Maui residents have grown weary from living off relief supplies while many are kept from inspecting their homes and still left awaiting news about their missing loved ones https://t.co/irhqlHLrVj pic.twitter.com/fqrHXzzuPb

— Reuters (@Reuters) August 16, 2023

JUST IN: Joe Biden vows to send a whopping $700 payment per household that was impacted by the Maui wildfires.

Can someone please explain to me why our leaders are so reckless with money sent to Ukraine but then pinch pennies when the money is spent on Americans?

Billions in… pic.twitter.com/XiyAMklB9S

— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) August 14, 2023

Japan is observing the 78th anniversary of its World War II surrender.

In his speech, PM Kishida renewed a peace pledge but did not mention the country's wartime atrocities. https://t.co/83dXcifwoH

— DW News (@dwnews) August 16, 2023

Fight Recap:

I joked on X about fighting Zuck

Zuck then said “SEND ME LOCATION”

Italy graciously offered a Colosseum

Zuck declined

I suggested his home as “safe space”

Tragically, he was ahem “traveling”

Is there anywhere he will fight?

https://t.co/gpcRLW49fv

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 15, 2023

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