Today's Top 3 News: M7.7 Flores Earthquake, First D23 Asia in Singapore

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August 15, 2026 | 06:27 pm

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Here are the highlights: M7.7 Earthquake Strikes NTT's Flores, Minor Tsunami Detected; How Josh Kushner's Net Worth Backs US$12.5bn Lakers Deal; and Disney to Host First D23 Asia in Singapore in June 2027.

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

1. M7.7 Earthquake Strikes NTT's Flores, Minor Tsunami Detected

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off Flores, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), early Saturday morning, August 15, 2026, triggering tsunami warnings and sending tremors across neighboring islands.

According to the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the main shock occurred at 4:58 a.m. Western Indonesian Time (WIB) or 5:58 a.m. Central Indonesian Time (WITA). The epicenter was located in the sea 30 kilometers northeast of Mbay, Nagekeo Regency, NTT, at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers. Read more about the earthquake here.

2. How Josh Kushner's Net Worth Backs US$12.5bn Lakers Deal

American businessman and venture capitalist Josh Kushner has quietly carved out one of the most remarkable investment tracks in modern finance. Rather than relying on his family’s real estate empire, the 41-year-old Harvard graduate built his wealth by making early investments on technology startups. Today, that capital base is driving one of the largest team transactions in professional sports history.

How Much Is Josh Kushner's Net Worth?

According to Forbes, Josh Kushner's net worth stands at an estimated US$5.2 billion as of August 2026. This fortune ranks him #806 among the world's wealthiest individuals.

Click here to read about how he built his fortune.

3. Disney to Host First D23 Asia in Singapore in June 2027

The Walt Disney Company has announced that it will bring its flagship fan gathering to Singapore in June 2027, marking the first time the D23 event will be held in the Asia Pacific region.

As officially announced on D23 website, the multi-day convention, titled "D23 Asia: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event," aims to bring together Disney fans, Hollywood talent, and creators from across the region and beyond for exclusive previews, announcements, and immersive experiences. Click here to read more.

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