{
  "id": 2365556,
  "title": "Today's Top 3 News: South Kalimantan Haze, Possible Haze During Singapore F1 Race",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/todays-top-3-news-south-kalimantan-haze-possible-haze-during",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-21T11:10:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tempo.co English",
    "slug": "tempo-co-english",
    "url": "https://en.tempo.co/read/2118036/todays-top-3-news-south-kalimantan-haze-possible-haze-during-singapore-f1-race"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English presents the top 3 news stories from Friday, August 21, 2026. The highlights include the origins of South Kalimantan's thick haze, the Singapore Grand Prix's preparations for potential haze disruptions, and a ranking of countries with the largest gold reserves.\n\n1. South Kalimantan's Thick Haze: A thick haze has been plaguing parts of South Kalimantan, causing reduced visibility and disrupting residents' daily activities. The haze is believed to be originating from forest and land fires burning on peatlands in various regions of South Kalimantan, as reported by the South Kalimantan Forestry Service. The South Kalimantan Forestry Service has provided further analysis on the issue.\n\n2. Singapore GP's Haze Contingency Plan: The Singapore Grand Prix organizers are taking measures to address the risk of haze during the upcoming race. As the city-state experiences heightened transboundary smoke risks during the dry season, Singapore GP has included haze in its overall contingency plan. They are prepared to collaborate with government agencies if air quality poses a threat to visibility, public health, or race operations. The warning is attributed to potential smoke from fires in Indonesia's Sumatra and Kalimantan regions, fueled by hotter and drier conditions expected during El Nino.\n\n3. Top Gold-Reserve Countries: Gold remains a vital asset for central banks worldwide, serving as a store of value and a hedge against economic and geopolitical uncertainties. According to data from the World Gold Council, the United States holds the largest gold reserves, with 8,133 tons, accounting for 82.4% of the total. European countries also feature prominently in the ranking.",
  "summary": "Here is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today.",
  "key_points": [
    "South Kalimantan haze originates from peatland fires",
    "Singapore GP prepares haze contingency plan",
    "United States holds largest gold reserves at 8,133 tons"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}