Top 3 News: Youngest World Cup Players, BTS Adds Jakarta Show, Prabowo Skips Russia Summit

Tempo English has compiled its top three news stories for June 20, 2026, offering a snapshot of significant events. Among the highlights are the youngest talents emerging in the 2026 World Cup, with all twelve featured players being under the age of 19. These teenagers are noted for their early achievements and the considerable effort required to compete at such a high level.

In entertainment news, the globally popular K-pop group BTS has announced an additional concert date in Jakarta for their 'ARIRANG' world tour. Following the sell-out of two previous shows at the Gelora Bung Karno Main stadium, the seven-member group will perform a third concert on December 29, 2026. Ticketing details for this extra date are now available.

On the political front, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has unexpectedly canceled his participation in the Russia-ASEAN Summit. The summit, held in Kazan, Russia, commemorates 35 years of diplomatic relations between Russia and ASEAN. State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi confirmed the President's decision, citing unspecified personal reasons for his absence from the event, which took place from June 17-19.