TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Here are the highlights: What Are the Last Countries to Celebrate New Year? The Final Countdown; List of Intimidation Acts Targeting Indonesian Activists, Influencers in 2025; and Top 10 Richest Rock Stars Ranked by Net Worth.
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. What Are the Last Countries to Celebrate New Year? The Final Countdown
When fireworks fade across Asia, Europe, and much of the Americas, New Year’s Eve is far from over in every corner of the world. Thanks to Earth’s time zones, some destinations welcome January 1 far later than others, revealing which will be the last countries to celebrate the New Year.
So, where are the places where the new chapter begins the latest? Here’s how the final countdown unfolds, according to Parade.
What are the Last Countries to Celebrate the New Year?
1. East Coast USA, Peru, Ecuador, Montreal & Havana - 12:00 a.m. EST
The New Year begins at midnight Eastern Standard Time in major East Coast cities like New York and Washington, D.C. At the same time, parts of South and Central America, along with Canada and the Caribbean, also welcome January 1.
2. List of Intimidation Acts Targeting Indonesian Activists, Influencers in 2025
s 2025 draws to a close, a troubling pattern of intimidation has emerged in Indonesia, targeting activists, influencers, artists, and journalists who have publicly voiced criticism over the government’s response to a series of major national issues and crises.
The acts of intimidation range from coordinated online harassment and threats to physical terror, including the delivery of animal carcasses, vandalism, and even an attempted firebombing. Those targeted share a common thread: outspoken criticism of disaster response efforts and environmental governance.
1. Greenpeace Activist Terrorized With Chicken Carcass
One of the most alarming cases involved Iqbal Damanik, Climate and Energy Campaign Manager at Greenpeace Indonesia. On Tuesday morning, December 30, 2025, his home was targeted in what the organization believes was an act of intimidation.
According to Greenpeace, an unwrapped chicken carcass was found on the terrace of Iqbal’s house. A handwritten note was tied to the animal’s leg, containing a direct threat.
3. Top 10 Richest Rock Stars Ranked by Net Worth
In the music industry, the richest rock stars make history not only for their monumental wealth but also for their everlasting legacy built on decades of enduring diligence.
With every strum of their guitars, these leading stars are tied with lucrative musical business, including streaming revenue, high-selling albums, and even money-spinning tours.
Beyond the stage, many have also expanded their empires through savvy investments, iconic brand deals, and ventures that keep their fortunes growing. If you are one of the avid listeners, let’s take a peek into their fortune here.
The world’s richest rock stars like Bono and Elton John have consistent appearances in the music industry, with many accolades towed behind their name. Drawing insights from Scotsman and CelebrityNetWorth, other familiar faces below also make it to the list:
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