Today's Top 3 News: M6.5 Earthquake Rocks Java Sea North of Jakarta
Here is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today.
Today's top three news stories from Tempo English include a magnitude 6.5 earthquake that struck the Java Sea north of Jakarta. The quake, which occurred at 4:23 a.m. on September 12, 2026, had an epicenter 69 kilometers northeast of the Thousand Islands and a depth of 368 kilometers, making it a deep-focus event. The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) stated that the earthquake was caused by intraslab activity with an oblique-normal movement mechanism and did not pose a tsunami risk.
Another headline involves Prince William's subtle nod to his brother, Prince Harry, during the launch of a new suicide prevention toolkit in Liverpool. The Prince and Princess of Wales returned to their official duties following the summer break to unveil the initiative, On Your Side, focused on individuals in the sports industry. Prince William emphasized the importance of using the toolkit as part of one's strategy and referenced the Heads Up campaign he initiated six years ago with Kate and Prince Harry.
Finally, the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) met with President's Chief of Staff Dudung Abdurachman to express concerns over the escalating violence in Papua. Komnas HAM Commissioner Atnike Nova Sigiro presented data showing a rise in armed conflicts, resulting in 59 deaths and 50 injuries in the first half of 2026. The commission urged the KSP to draft policies aimed at curbing the violence and ensuring a safer environment in Papua.
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