Today's Top 3 News: Indonesia Falls to Iran in Dramatic 2026 AFC Futsal Championship Final

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February 8, 2026 | 06:10 pm

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Here are the highlights: Indonesia Falls to Iran in Dramatic 2026 AFC Futsal Championship Final; Epstein Files Fuel Claims of Ritual Child Sacrifice and Elite Abuse; and Impact of Moody's Downgrade on Indonesia's Rating Outlook.

The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:

1. Indonesia Falls to Iran in Dramatic 2026 AFC Futsal Championship Final

The Indonesian national futsal team finished as runner-up in the 2026 AFC Futsal Championship after a dramatic 4-5 penalty shootout loss to Iran in the final at Indonesia Arena on Saturday night, February 7, 2026.

The match had ended 5-5 after regulation and extra time, keeping fans on edge until the very last second.

The game started at a frantic pace, with Iran taking the early lead through Tayebi, momentarily silencing the home crowd. Indonesia responded swiftly as Reza Gunawan equalized, reigniting the arena. Momentum swung in favor of the hosts, with Israr scoring twice to put Indonesia ahead 3-1.

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2. Epstein Files Fuel Claims of Ritual Child Sacrifice and Elite Abuse

The recent disclosure of millions of documents related to the late American sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, commonly known as the "Epstein Files," has resurfaced a 2017 interview with former Dutch banker Ronald Bernard. He alleged that ritualistic child sacrifices are practiced among the global financial elite.

In the 2017 interview with Netherlands-based DVM TV, as quoted by Anadolu, Bernard stated that individuals from the upper echelons of the financial world he dealt with mostly adhered to "Luciferian" beliefs.

"You can say, religion is a fairy tale, God doesn't exist, none of that is real. Well, for these people, it is truth and reality, and they served something immaterial, what they called Lucifer," he said.

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3. Impact of Moody's Downgrade on Indonesia's Rating Outlook

International credit rating agency Moody's downgraded the Indonesian government's debt outlook from stable to negative on February 5, 2026. The decision stems from concerns over policy governance, specifically programs like the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG), which risk widening the budget deficit.

Indonesia's current debt rating stands at Baa2, one notch above investment grade, signifying it remains investment-worthy. However, the move to a negative outlook serves as a signal for a potential correction to a lower quality rating.

Executive Director of the Center of Economic and Law Studies (Celios), Bhima Yudhistira Adhinegara, views this as an early warning. He noted these concerns arise amid budget allocations for various programs, such as the inflated MBG.

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