Top 3 News: Kanye West Live in Jakarta, AFF Cup 2026 Schedule, Jurgen Klopp's Germany Role
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Rapper Kanye West, now known as Ye, will hold his "Ye Live in Jakarta" concert on October 24, 2026.
- The 2026 AFF Cup, a Southeast Asian football tournament featuring 10 national teams, will run from July 24 to August 26, 2026.
- Jurgen Klopp is set to become Germany's new head coach, with his reported salary expected to be lower than his previous earnings at Liverpool.
Jakarta will host rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, for his "Ye Live in Jakarta" concert on October 24, 2026, at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium. Promoter Raw Vision Collective confirmed the American artist's Indonesia performance via a social media post on Friday, July 24.
The "Ye Live in Jakarta" event aims to "Bring the Globe to Jakarta," with ticket sales information also released by the promoter. This marks a significant cultural event for the Indonesian capital.
In sports news, the 2026 AFF Cup, officially the 2026 ASEAN Championship, is scheduled to take place from July 24 to August 26, 2026. The tournament will feature 10 senior national teams from Southeast Asia, including Indonesia. The group stage draw places Indonesia in Group A with Vietnam, Singapore, Cambodia, and Timor-Leste. Group B comprises Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Myanmar, and Laos.
Additionally, Jurgen Klopp is returning to football management as the new head coach for Germany. This appointment signifies his first international team management role following his departure from Liverpool in 2024. While his move is a major development for German football, his reported salary as national coach is expected to be less than what he earned during his final years managing Liverpool.
Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.