August 22, 2025 | 06:43 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Friday, August 22, 2025. Here are the highlights: ICC Condemns U.S. Sanctions on Its Officials as Attack on Judicial Independence; BMKG's Weather Forecast: Drizzles to Wet Parts of Greater Jakarta Today; and Indonesia to Overhaul Occupational Safety Certification Process Following KPK Raid.
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. ICC Condemns U.S. Sanctions on Its Officials as Attack on Judicial Independence
The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Wednesday condemned new U.S. sanctions against four of its officials, calling the action a direct assault on judicial independence and the global rules-based order.
"The International Criminal Court deplores the announcement of new designations for sanctions by the US administration against ICC Judges Kimberly Prost (Canada), Judge Nicolas Guillou (France), Deputy Prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan (Fiji) and Deputy Prosecutor Mame Mandiaye Niang (Senegal)," the ICC said in its statement.
The U.S. decision extends previous sanctions on ICC judges and prosecutors. According to the ICC, the sanctions are "a flagrant attack against the independence of an impartial judicial institution which operates under the mandate from 125 States Parties from all regions."
2. BMKG's Weather Forecast: Drizzles to Wet Parts of Greater Jakarta Today
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) forecasts mostly cloudy weather in the majority of the Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, and Bekasi (Greater Jakarta) areas today, Friday, August 22, 2025. But some areas are expecting drizzles.
According to BMKG's weather forecast, Greater Jakarta is expected to be partly cloudy and overcast early Friday. As dawn rises, light rain is likely to fall in the Seribu Islands. The BMKG team recorded air humidity levels in the region today to range from 60 to 90 percent.
In the morning, light rain is expected to continue wetting the Seribu Islands, while other parts of Jakarta will remain overcast. Later in the day, drizzles are expected in West Jakarta, Central Jakarta, South Jakarta, and East Jakarta between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
3. Indonesia to Overhaul Occupational Safety Certification Process Following KPK Raid
Indonesian Minister of Manpower, Yassierli, announced an evaluation of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) or K3 certification process. The decision comes in response to allegations that several officials within the Ministry have been extorting companies during the certification process.
"In the future, no individuals in the Ministry of Manpower will be involved in corrupt practices or deviations in any form," Yassierli told journalists at his office in South Jakarta on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
This statement followed a sting operation conducted by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) that nabbed Deputy Minister of Manpower, Immanuel Ebenezer, along with 19 others in the early hours of Thursday.
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Deputy Minister of Manpower Immanuel Ebenezer Named Suspect in Graft Case
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In addition to Immanuel Ebenezer, the KPK has named 10 other individuals, bringing the total number of suspects in the case to 11.
Leaked Data Shows Israel Knew 83% of Gaza War Deaths Were Civilians
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A leaked Israeli military database has revealed that the vast majority of those killed in Gaza during Israel's ongoing war were civilians.
21 Countries Denounce Israel's Settlement Expansion in West Bank
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Israel's plan to build settlements in the West Bank, known as the E1 project, has sparked strong reactions from several countries.
Trump Administration to Review 55 Million of U.S. Visa Holders
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55 million immigrants are at risk of having their visas revoked and facing deportation under the Trump administration.
Indonesian Minister Says No Time Limit Sets for U.S. Tariff Talks
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The 19 percent tariff for Indonesia is said to be the second lowest in Southeast Asia after Singapore.
12 Tons of Salt and Calcium Oxide Used in Jakarta Weather Modification Flights
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BMKG states weather modification to regulate the distribution of rain in order to prevent flooding in flood-prone areas in Jakarta.
Declared Dead in Gaza, Palestinian Woman Found Alive in Israeli Detention Months Later
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This incident depicts how Israel disregards the rights of Palestinian families in Gaza to know the fate of their loved ones.
BMKG's Weather Forecast: Drizzles to Wet Parts of Greater Jakarta Today
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According to the weather forecast by BMKG, the air humidity level in Greater Jakarta on Friday, August 22, is expected to range from 60 to 90 percent.
ICC Condemns U.S. Sanctions on Its Officials as Attack on Judicial Independence
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) condemned new U.S. sanctions against four of its officials.
Majority of Americans Support Recognition of Palestine, Poll Shows
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American opinions continue to shift against Israel, as evident in recent polls.
