August 22, 2026 | 10:11 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Here are the highlights: Iran's President: Time to End War in 'Position of Strength'; Fact Check: No Red Sky After M7.7 Earthquake in NTT; and Where Is South Kalimantan's Thick Haze Coming From?.
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. Iran's President: Time to End War in 'Position of Strength'
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has suggested that now may be the right time to end the war with the United States, saying Tehran should negotiate from a position of strength.
His remarks come as tensions remain high over the Strait of Hormuz and Washington threatens tougher economic pressure.
But Tehran's message remains divided, with Iranian military officials warning of a devastating response to further U.S. pressure while senior political figures signal support for negotiations.
Click here to read the full story and see what is behind Iran's latest mixed signals.
2. Fact Check: No Red Sky After M7.7 Earthquake in NTT
A viral video circulating after the 7.7-magnitude earthquake in East Nusa Tenggara claims to show a striking red sky over the region. The footage shows a dark landscape illuminated by a deep crimson glow, prompting questions about whether the phenomenon was linked to the earthquake.
The same footage has also circulated in connection with a recent earthquake in Colombia, where residents reported a similar red sky. Click here to read the full fact-check and find out where the video actually came from.
3. Where Is South Kalimantan's Thick Haze Coming From?
A thick haze has been blanketing parts of South Kalimantan in recent days, reducing visibility and disrupting residents' activities. Photos and videos showing the severity of the haze have circulated widely on social media.
But where is the haze coming from, and what is driving the worsening conditions?
The haze is linked to forest and land fires burning on peatlands in several areas of South Kalimantan, according to the South Kalimantan Forestry Service. Read the complete analysis here.
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