Top 3 News: Indonesia earthquake, Kushner's Lakers deal, Disney's D23 Asia event

Tempo English has compiled its top three news stories for Saturday, August 15, 2026, featuring a significant earthquake in Indonesia, a major sports business deal, and a global entertainment event.

The most prominent story details a magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck off the coast of Flores, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), Indonesia. The quake, which occurred early Saturday morning, triggered tsunami warnings and was felt across neighboring islands. The epicenter was located in the sea, northeast of Mbay, Nagekeo Regency, at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers, according to the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG).

In business and sports news, the compilation highlights how American businessman Josh Kushner's substantial net worth is reportedly backing a $12.5 billion deal for the Los Angeles Lakers. Kushner, a Harvard graduate, has built his wealth through early investments in technology startups, amassing an estimated net worth of $5.2 billion as of August 2026, according to Forbes.

Finally, the entertainment world sees Disney announcing its first D23 Asia convention. Titled "D23 Asia: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event," it is scheduled to take place in Singapore in June 2027. This multi-day event aims to bring together Disney fans, Hollywood talent, and creators from the Asia Pacific region and beyond for exclusive previews and announcements.