{
  "id": 2595400,
  "title": "Top 3 News: Iran Calls for End to War, Red Sky Claim Follows NTT Quake",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/top-3-news-iran-calls-for-end-to-war-red-sky-claim-follows-ntt-quake",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-22T15:11:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tempo.co English",
    "slug": "tempo-co-english",
    "url": "https://en.tempo.co/read/2118107/top-3-news-iran-calls-for-end-to-war-red-sky-claim-follows-ntt-quake"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "1. Iranian President Calls for End to War with United States\nIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has suggested that the time may be right to end the ongoing war with the United States. He stated that Tehran should engage in negotiations from a position of strength. This comes amid high tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and threats of increased economic pressure from Washington. However, the message from Tehran is mixed, with military officials warning of a strong response to further U.S. pressure, while political figures advocate for negotiations.\n\n2. Fact Check: No Red Sky Following M7.7 Earthquake in NTT\nA video circulating after the 7.7-magnitude earthquake in East Nusa Tenggara appears to show a sky with a prominent red hue. The footage depicts a dark landscape illuminated by a deep crimson glow, leading to questions about whether the red sky is connected to the earthquake. Interestingly, this same video has also been shared in connection with a recent earthquake in Colombia, where residents reported a similar red sky. The fact-check reveals that the video's origin is unclear, and the red sky phenomenon is not directly related to the earthquake.\n\n3. Origin of Thick Haze in South Kalimantan Investigated\nSouth Kalimantan has been experiencing a thick haze in recent days, causing reduced visibility and disrupting daily activities for residents. Social media has been flooded with photos and videos showcasing the severity of the haze. The haze is linked to forest and land fires burning on peatlands in various areas of South Kalimantan, according to the South Kalimantan Forestry Service. The analysis provides further details on the sources of the haze and the factors contributing to the worsening conditions.",
  "summary": "Here is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today.",
  "key_points": [
    "Iranian President calls for end to war with United States",
    "No red sky confirmed following M7.7 earthquake in NTT",
    "Thick haze in South Kalimantan investigated as forest fires suspected"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}