November 16, 2025 | 04:23 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Sunday, November 16, 2025. Here are the highlights: Trump's Middle East Envoy Plans New Meeting with Hamas Official, Report Says; Prabowo's Plan to Deploy Indonesian Peacekeeping Forces to Gaza Raises Concerns; and Cilacap Landslide Buries 6.5 Hectares of Land, 9 People Dead.
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. Trump's Middle East Envoy Plans New Meeting with Hamas Official, Report Says
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - A report by The New York Times, cited by Anadolu on Friday, November 14, indicates that the United States Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, is planning a new meeting with Hamas negotiator Khalil al-Hayya.
Two anonymous officials stated that the date for the meeting has not yet been finalized and remains subject to change. One official added that Witkoff's primary objective is to discuss the continuation of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, which has been in effect since October.
2. Prabowo's Plan to Deploy Indonesian Peacekeeping Forces to Gaza Raises Concerns
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian government’s proposal to dispatch 20,000 peacekeeping forces to Gaza, Palestine, is widely viewed as a challenging and high-risk undertaking. Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin previously outlined the two mechanisms the government is considering for obtaining approval to send forces into the region.
"There are two alternatives. The first is operating under the auspices of the United Nations (UN). The second alternative is under the approval of an international organization initiated by the President of the United States," Sjafrie stated at the Ministry of Defense office on Friday, November 14, 2025, as quoted by Antara.
3. Cilacap Landslide Buries 6.5 Hectares of Land, 9 People Dead
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - A landslide disaster struck dozens of houses and threatened several others in two hamlets in Cibeunying Village, Majenang Sub-district, Cilacap Regency, Central Java, Indonesia, on Thursday night, November 13, 2025. Until last Saturday, 9 Cilacap landslide victims had been found, and 11 others were still missing.
The search for victims is still ongoing, involving 520 personnel from the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), the National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas), the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), the National Police (Polri), and volunteers. Here are several facts about the Cilacap landslide:
Flooding Along the Citanduy River
The head of Rawaapu Village, Bambang Wiantoro, said that the flooding and landslide were caused by heavy rain that had been occurring since last weekend. The heavy rain led to an increase in the water discharge of the Citanduy River, resulting in flooding or tidal waves (rob) entering the river on the border of Central Java and West Java along the southern coastal area.
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Floods Hit Gaza Refugee Camps, Worsening Humanitarian Crisis
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A heavy rain on Friday until Saturday morning flooded thousands of refugee tents, making them uninhabitable for the displaced Palestinians in Gaza.
Gaza Residents Allegedly Trafficked to South Africa via Israeli-Facilitated Scheme
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Palestinian Ministry warns any individuals who deceive Gaza residents into moving to another country or exploit the condition for human trafficking.
Cilacap Landslide Buries 6.5 Hectares of Land, 9 People Dead
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Rescue teams are still searching for dozens of landslide victims in Cilacap, Indonesia.
Prabowo Instructs Emergency Response for Landslide Victims in Cilacap, Indonesia
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Indonesian President Prabowo has instructed the BNPB to expedite emergency response efforts for the landslide in Cilacap, Central Java.
Jordan King Offers Three Strategic Projects to Danantara, Says CEO
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The King of Jordan, Hasyimiah Raja Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, offered three strategic projects to Danantara, says CEO Rosan Roeslani.
Trump's Middle East Envoy Plans New Meeting with Hamas Official, Report Says
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The United States Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, is planning a new meeting with Hamas negotiator Khalil al-Hayya.
Indonesia's Landslide: Death Toll Rises to 11
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The monsoon season from November to April often causes floods and landslides in Indonesia.
Prabowo's Plan to Deploy Indonesian Peacekeeping Forces to Gaza Raises Concerns
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Indonesia's proposal to dispatch 20,000 peacekeeping forces to Gaza, Palestine, is widely viewed as a challenging and high-risk undertaking.
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Here is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today.
Trump Calls for Probe Into Bill Clinton's Epstein Links
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As questions persist about Trump's Epstein relationship, the President orders an investigation into Bill Clinton's alleged involvement.
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