August 23, 2026 | 04:00 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Sunday, August 22, 2026. Here are the highlights: Fire Destroys 120 Traditional Houses at Sade Tourism Village in Indonesia; Fact Check: Photos Claim to Show Israeli Soldiers Captured by Iran; and Fact Check: Video of US Troops Invading Iran Is AI-Generated.
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. Fire Destroys 120 Traditional Houses at Sade Tourism Village in Indonesia
A fire broke out at the Sade traditional tourism village in Rambitan Village, Pujut District, Central Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), Indonesia, on the night of Saturday, August 22, 2026.
Rambitan Village Head Lalu Winakse stated that the fire at the Sade traditional houses began around 10:00 PM Central Indonesian Time (WITA). However, the cause of the fire remains unknown. Read here to know more about the blaze.
2. Fact Check: Photos Claim to Show Israeli Soldiers Captured by Iran
Several Facebook posts claiming that Iran captured dozens of Israeli soldiers have been shared by account 1 [archived], account 2, and account 3 since August 3, 2026. The content features a photo collage of Israeli soldiers allegedly held captive by Iranian troops at a dock. These photos circulated amidst the armed conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran in the Gulf region.
The photos show Israeli soldiers wearing camouflage uniforms with the Israeli flag on their sleeves. They are bound with ropes in various positions, ranging from crouching to lying face-down. Iranian soldiers appear to be guarding the captives while armed; one soldier is even seen striking a captive with a wooden beam. Do these photos actually show Israeli soldiers captured by Iranian troops? Read here.
3. Fact Check: Video of US Troops Invading Iran Is AI-Generated
A number of Facebook accounts (account 1 [archive], account 2) shared a video claiming that thousands of United States troops successfully invaded Iranian territory on July 16, 2026. This content has been circulating amid escalating armed conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran in the Gulf region.
The post depicts rows of camouflage-clad U.S. soldiers carrying long-barreled rifles as they disembark from warships onto a coastline claimed to be in Iran. Is the footage showing U.S. troops landing on Iranian territory true? Click here to read more.
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