Today's Top 3 News: Doraemon Bids Farewell to Indonesian TV Channel

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January 8, 2026 | 06:07 pm

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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Thursday, January 8, 2026. Here are the highlights: Doraemon Bids Farewell to Indonesian TV Channel After 35 Years, Fans Flood Social Media; Trump Threatens Second Strike on Venezuela; and List of Intimidation Acts Targeting Indonesian Activists, Influencers in 2025.

The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:

1. Doraemon Bids Farewell to Indonesian TV Channel After 35 Years, Fans Flood Social Media

The Japanese anime series Doraemon bid farewell to the Indonesian TV channel RCTI after 35 years of accompanying Sunday morning anime enthusiasts in Indonesia. The legendary anime series has ceased to appear in RCTI's broadcasting schedule since the end of last year. This event has stirred much speculation on social media. However, to date, there has been no official statement from RCTI regarding the discontinuation of the broadcast of the story of the robot cat's friendship with Nobita, a seemingly lazy boy, in Japan.

This situation has led netizens to bombard RCTI's social media accounts since Sunday, January 4, 2026. RCTI's official Instagram account @officialrcti, which made posts alongside MNC TV's official account about favorite programs on December 24, 2025, did not escape the scrutiny of Doraemon fans. They are requesting an explanation and the re-airing of the all-age favorite anime series.

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2. Trump Threatens Second Strike on Venezuela

United States President Donald Trump has opened the possibility of a second attack on Venezuela following the abduction of President Nicolas Maduro by the U.S. forces last weekend. Maduro is scheduled to have his first court appearance before a federal judge in New York on Monday, January 5th. The abduction was reportedly carried out through a military operation in Caracas.

According to a TRT World report, Trump said on Sunday that he could order a second strike if Venezuela does not cooperate with the U.S., particularly regarding the opening of the oil industry and the cessation of drug trafficking. This threat was made a day before Maduro was brought to a U.S. court.

"If she doesn’t do what’s right, she is going to pay a very big price, probably bigger than Maduro," said Trump.

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3. List of Intimidation Acts Targeting Indonesian Activists, Influencers in 2025

As 2025 draws to a close, a troubling pattern of intimidation has emerged in Indonesia, targeting activists, influencers, artists, and journalists who have publicly voiced criticism over the government’s response to a series of major national issues and crises.

The acts of intimidation range from coordinated online harassment and threats to physical terror, including the delivery of animal carcasses, vandalism, and even an attempted firebombing. Those targeted share a common thread: outspoken criticism of disaster response efforts and environmental governance.

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Today's Top 3 News: Doraemon Bids Farewell to Indonesian TV Channel After 35 Years

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