Two Indonesian peacekeepers serving with the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) were killed in two deadly incidents over two days, raising alarms over the safety of international forces amid increased hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. On the first day, a projectile hit the UN base in Ett Taibe, killing one peacekeeper and critically injuring another who was evacuated to Beirut. The following day, an explosion targeted a UN logistics convoy near Bani Hayyan, destroying a vehicle and killing two more peacekeepers, injuring two. UNIFIL is investigating the circumstances surrounding both attacks which severely disrupt the mission tasked with maintaining... [Continue Reading]
Two Indonesian peacekeepers were killed and two wounded in two separate attacks on UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) personnel over consecutive days, highlighting growing risks to UN forces amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. The first attack targeted a UN base in Ett Taibe, where a projectile explosion killed one peacekeeper and critically injured another who was evacuated to Beirut. The following day, an explosion hit a UNIFIL logistics convoy near Bani Hayyan, killing two and injuring two others, destroying their vehicle. UNIFIL is conducting investigations to determine the circumstances of these attacks, which underscore the increasing danger... [Continue Reading]
In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict in the region, the United Nations has condemned the tragic deaths of three Indonesian peacekeepers in southern Lebanon. The casualties occurred during two separate incidents, with one involving a vehicle explosion. This latest fatality marks a sorrowful milestone in the context of the expanded Israeli ground invasion of Lebanon, amplifying concerns about the safety of UN personnel in conflict zones. The deaths were addressed in a statement from the United Nations, which highlighted the increasing risks faced by peacekeeping forces amid intensifying military operations. The UN's condemnation underscores the urgency for an... [Continue Reading]
A deadly spree of gang violence in Haiti’s Artibonite region has left at least 70 people dead and more than 30 injured, according to human rights organizations. The attacks by the ‘Gran Grif’ gang devastated the towns of Jean Denis and Pont Sonde, destroying over 50 homes and forcing nearly 6,000 residents to flee for their safety. Many displaced families are now living in dire conditions in nearby towns. Haiti’s National Police, supported by Kenyan peacekeepers, launched a response after the gang used trenches and roadblocks to delay their arrival, allowing them to carry out mass killings and arson. Rights... [Continue Reading]
An Indonesian UN peacekeeper was killed and a fellow peacekeeper seriously wounded after a projectile exploded at their UNIFIL base near Adchit Al Qusayr in southern Lebanon. The incident comes amid heightened conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, spotlighting the growing dangers faced by UN forces tasked with maintaining calm along the tense border. The UN Interim Force in Lebanon has yet to determine who launched the projectile and has initiated an investigation. This attack marks one of several recent threats to international personnel operating in the area, disrupting efforts to maintain peace. The death has drawn condemnation from UN Secretary-General... [Continue Reading]
Lebanese Army Corporal Fadel Abdallah Ayoub was killed on March 28, 2026, after an Israeli airstrike targeted the town of Kfartabnit in the Nabatieh region of southern Lebanon. Born in 1991, Ayoub was a decorated soldier and family man with two children. His death follows that of another Lebanese soldier, Corporal Mohamad Moufid Tfayli, who was killed the same day in a separate Israeli airstrike in Der Zahrani, also in Nabatieh. These strikes highlight the ongoing volatility along the Israel-Lebanon border, where Israeli forces have increased targeted attacks against perceived militant positions. The loss of Lebanese military personnel raises the... [Continue Reading]
A UN peacekeeper from Indonesia was killed and another seriously injured when a projectile exploded at a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) position near Adchit Al Qusayr in southern Lebanon. The peacekeepers were deployed as part of efforts to monitor the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. The incident highlights the dangers facing international forces amid rising hostilities between the two sides. UNIFIL has not yet identified the source of the projectile, but has opened an investigation to clarify the circumstances. The injured peacekeeper remains hospitalized. This event underscores the volatility in the border area and the risks posed... [Continue Reading]
In a tragic incident highlighting the dangers faced by international peacekeepers, one Indonesian soldier was killed and another critically injured during a United Nations peacekeeping operation in southern Lebanon. The incident occurred when a projectile exploded at a UNIFIL position near the village of Adchit al-Qusayr. The attack took place on Sunday, as reported by the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) on Monday. Three additional Indonesian personnel were injured by indirect artillery fire during the same incident. Following the attack, the Indonesian Foreign Ministry confirmed the details, expressing condolences over the loss and underscoring the precarious situation for... [Continue Reading]
Power, Greed, Oil, and the Theater of Modern Geopolitics The Business Model of Power Donald Trump does not govern like a traditional politician. He governs like a negotiator who believes every geopolitical crisis is leverage, every war threat is a bargaining chip, and every market panic is an opportunity. When markets tremble, someone profits. The question is, who? Global markets react instantly to political tension. Gold rises when conflict looms. Oil spikes when instability threatens production. Stock markets collapse on fear, then rebound on reassurance. Volatility is not chaos, it is opportunity. Historically, gold has surged during major geopolitical crises,... [Continue Reading]