articles 29 mar.

   
WORLD  - NATIONAL 1

The United States has increased the number of troops in the Middle East to 50 thousand, the media write
https://ria.ru/20260330/smi-2083656473.html

A suicide drone evades US air defenses and strikes its target at the American base in Erbil, Iraq.
https://x.com/DD_Geopolitics/status/2038391914438004812

More than 40% of the world’s desalination capacity is in the Middle East. Unlike other countries in the region, though, Iran draws little of its drinking water from desalination plants — just 3%, compared with more than half in Saudi Arabia and 90% in Kuwait.
https://www.lancasterfarming.com/farming-news/war-is-pushing-iran-s-water-supply-to-the-brink-of-collapse/article_fdcca41a-96c0-5e86-b7f1-b1470d32cd6c.html?itm_source=parsely-api

IAEA confirms serious damage to Iranian nuclear facility in Khondab
https://unn.ua/en/news/iaea-confirms-serious-damage-to-iranian-nuclear-facility-in-khondab

Footage Confirms Iranian Precision Strike Destroyed $500 Million U.S. ‘Flying Radar’ Aircraft: Replacement Impossible Until 2030s 
https://militarywatchmagazine.com/article/footage-iran-destroy-500mil-flying-radar

Iran doesn't believe Trump's statements and is preparing to repel a ground invasion. 
https://en.topwar.ru/280138-iran-ne-verit-zajavlenijam-trampa-i-gotovitsja-k-otrazheniju-nazemnogo-vtorzhenija.html

The Iranian parliament speaker declared his readiness to "set fire" to the enemy in the event of a landing.
https://en.topwar.ru/280128-spiker-parlamenta-irana-zajavil-o-gotovnosti-podzhech-vragov-v-sluchae-vysadki.html

Iran-US war latest: Tehran threatens American and Israeli officials homes as Trump warned over ground invasion
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/iran-us-war-live-trump-israel-houthis-yemen-b2947777.html

Trump says US already moving to control Strait of Hormuz
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/trump-says-us-already-moving-to-control-strait-of-hormuz/3884423

Power outages reported in parts of Iran after attacks on energy infrastructure
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/power-outages-reported-in-parts-of-iran-after-attacks-on-energy-infrastructure/3884293

Lawrence Wilkerson Warns Israel Faces Collapse as War With Iran Nears Nuclear Edge 
https://scheerpost.com/2026/03/29/lawrence-wilkerson-warns-israel-faces-collapse-as-war-with-iran-nears-nuclear-edge/

“Gaza Is Only the Beginning”: Chris Hedges Warns of a New Age of Barbarism 
https://scheerpost.com/2026/03/29/gaza-is-only-the-beginning-chris-hedges-warns-of-a-new-age-of-barbarism/

Iran launches 85th wave of “True Promise 4”
https://www.telesurenglish.net/iran-launches-85th-wave-of-true-promise-4/

Iran launched a massive attack on a chemical plant in Beersheba, Israel.
https://avia-pro.net/news/iran-nanes-massirovannyy-udar-po-himicheskomu-zavodu-v-izrailskoy-beer-sheve

Iran Strikes Naqab Chemical Site as Lebanon Fighting Intensifies – Day 30
https://www.palestinechronicle.com/live-blog-iran-strikes-israel-lebanon-fighting-intensifies-as-us-prepares-ground-phase-day-30/

The Pentagon is preparing a plan for a ground operation against Iran involving Marines.
https://avia-pro.net/news/pentagon-gotovit-plan-nazemnoy-operacii-protiv-irana-s-uchastiem-morskoy-pehoty

Pentagon said prepping weeks-long ground operation in Iran, short of full invasion
https://www.timesofisrael.com/pentagon-said-prepping-weeks-long-ground-operation-in-iran-short-of-full-invasion/

US-Israeli Strikes Pound Residential Targets in Iran
https://news.antiwar.com/2026/03/29/us-israeli-strikes-pound-residential-targets-in-iran/

Report: Pentagon Prepares for ‘Weeks’ of Ground Operations in Iran
https://news.antiwar.com/2026/03/29/report-pentagon-prepares-for-weeks-of-ground-operations-in-iran/

Iranian university bombed as missiles target Israeli industrial zone
https://www.middleeasteye.net/live/iran-war-live-israel-says-it-will-control-bridges-and-area-south-lebanons-litani-river

Jiang Xueqin: The capture of Kharg Island will be a second Vietnam for the United States. 
https://en.topcor.ru/69944-czjan-sjujecin-zahvat-ostrova-hark-stanet-vtorym-vetnamom-dlja-ssha.html



ISRAEL  - US - ME 1

Israel prevents Catholic leaders from celebrating Palm Sunday Mass at Jerusalem church
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/03/29/israel-prevents-catholic-leaders-from-celebrating-palm-sunday-mass-at-jerusalem-church-00849810

Netanyahu orders military to expand invasion of southern Lebanon
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/29/netanyahu-announces-expansion-of-security-buffer-zone-in-south-lebanon

Israel is assassinating journalists again, more than any other nation, anywhere, ever – Not a ceasefire Day 170
https://israelpalestinenews.org/israel-is-assassinating-journalists-again-more-than-any-other-nation-anywhere-ever-not-a-ceasefire-day-170/

Gaza: Hospitals need oil and spare parts to run power generators
https://english.palinfo.com/news/2026/03/29/360311/

Nine Gazans killed, others injured in Israeli attacks
https://english.palinfo.com/news/2026/03/29/360293/

IOF kidnaps several Palestinians in W. Bank and J’lem raids
https://english.palinfo.com/news/2026/03/29/360278/

After Trump said MBS was ‘kissing his ass’, Gulf leaders told to send children to fight Iran
https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/after-trump-said-mbs-was-kissing-his-ass-gulf-leaders-told-send-children-fight-israel

UN peacekeeper killed in shell explosion in southern Lebanon, another wounded
https://www.vesti.ru/ns/mirotvorec-oon-pogib-pri-vzryve-snaryada-na-yuge-livana-eshche-odin-ranen



UKRAINE  - US WAR ON RUSSIA

Fourth attack in four days - Russians damaged Naftogaz assets in Sumy region
https://unn.ua/en/news/fourth-attack-in-four-days-russians-damaged-naftogaz-assets-in-sumy-region

Ukrainian drones have been attacking the Leningrad region for the fifth day in a row. 
https://en.topwar.ru/280111-ukrainskie-bespilotniki-pjatyj-den-podrjad-atakujut-leningradskuju-oblast.html

"Kyiv is at a dead end": France believes Russia will completely liberate Donbas by 2026 
https://en.topcor.ru/69940-kiev-v-tupike-vo-francii-schitajut-chto-rf-v-2026-godu-polnostju-osvobodit-donbass.html

Iran announced the destruction of a warehouse containing Ukrainians in Dubai amid Zelensky's arrival. 
https://en.topcor.ru/69920-iran-zajavil-pro-unichtozhenie-sklada-s-ukraincami-v-dubae-na-fone-priezda-zelenskogo.html

The Russian Armed Forces approached the key defense node of the Armed Forces of Ukraine near Slavyansk, Pushilin said
https://ria.ru/20260329/pushilin-2083634509.html

Finland confirmed that one of the drones that fell in the country belonged to the Armed Forces of Ukraine
https://www-kommersant-ru.translate.goog/doc/8550424?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp

Air defense forces shot down 345 UAVs and 13 aerial bombs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine during the day
https://www-kommersant-ru.translate.goog/doc/8550340?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp

Russia shot down 203 drones overnight
https://www-kommersant-ru.translate.goog/doc/8550268?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp



NATIONAL  2

The US right wing can forgive Trump for anything – except his deeply unpopular war 
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/18/trumps-deeply-unpopular-war

Drone spotted near Trump's plane, airport urgently imposed restrictions
https://unn.ua/en/news/drone-spotted-near-trumps-plane-airport-urgently-imposed-restrictions

REVEALED: ACU Chief Matt Schlapp Bilks $1M+ Annual Salary Amid CPAC Decline.
https://thenationalpulse.com/2026/03/28/revealed-acu-chief-matt-schlapp-bilks-1m-annual-salary-amid-cpac-decline/

Nationwide theft ring largest in Home Depot’s history
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/cobb-county/nationwide-theft-ring-largest-home-depots-history/26T5CJRG2FHNDN4DBUREQCXFBE/

‘No Kings!’ 8 Million Rally Against Trump in Largest Single-Day Protest in US History 
https://scheerpost.com/2026/03/29/no-kings-8-million-rally-against-trump-in-largest-single-day-protest-in-us-history/

Watch: “No Kings” Protests, Notable Speeches
https://portside.org/2026-03-29/watch-no-kings-protests-notable-speeches

Americans Broadly Disapprove of U.S. Military Action in Iran
https://portside.org/2026-03-28/americans-broadly-disapprove-us-military-action-iran



COVID BIOWEAPONS  - HEALTH

Greg Hunter's USAWatchdog.com: CV19 Vax Causes Explosion in Cancer – Dr. Betsy Eads
https://rumble.com/v77rp9a-cv19-vax-causes-explosion-in-cancer-dr.-betsy-eads.html

Boosting good gut bacteria population through targeted interventions may slow cognitive decline
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-03-boosting-good-gut-bacteria-population.html

SCAMDEMICS RISING: Heavily Mutated PSYOP-19 Variant Spreads Across USA, UK Assigns £1B For "Pandemic Plan" As New Plandemic A "Certainty" & "Vaccine" Shedding Is Real
https://www.2ndsmartestguyintheworld.com/p/scamdemics-rising-heavily-mutated



AI - BIG TECH - INTERNET - MEDIA

This friendly robot just installed 100 MW of solar power
https://electrek.co/2026/03/29/this-friendly-robot-just-installed-100-mw-of-solar-power/

US uses AI to boost efficiency, accuracy of nuclear technology licensing applications
https://interestingengineering.com/energy/us-ai-nuclear-reactor-licensing

China’s breakthrough lithium battery could double EV range to 600+ miles, survive -94°F temp
https://interestingengineering.com/energy/chinas-ev-battery-double-range



SPACE - UFOs - SCIENCE - PARANORMAL - HISTORY

Ancient Neanderthal genome reveals isolated, distinct populations
https://phys.org/news/2026-03-ancient-neanderthal-genome-reveals-isolated.html



MILITARY - AVIATION

"The Runway Wasn't Clear": Southwest 737 Touches Down Before Abrupt Burbank Go-Around
https://simpleflying.com/southwest-737-touchdown-aborted-landing-burbank/

New Global Aviation Rules On Power Banks Come Into Effect – Here's What's Changing
https://simpleflying.com/global-aviation-rules-power-banks-changing/

Air Space Briefly Closed and F-16s Deployed After Private Plane Security Scare at Palm Beach Airport With Air Force One on Tarmac
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/03/air-space-briefly-closed-helicopters-deployed-after-security/

BREAKING: Second Plane Grounded, Isolated, and Declared a ‘Potential Hijacking Incident’ in Atlanta
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/03/breaking-second-plane-grounded-isolated-declared-potential-hijacking/

China Deploys Converted Jet Drones Close to Taiwan Strait: Report
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86vnybUnRKQ

Chinese J-10C Fighter Locked Onto By Hostile Aircraft in Border Engagement: Uses Complex Manoeuvres to Gain Upper Hand 
https://militarywatchmagazine.com/article/chinese-j10c-locked-onto-border-engagement

China deploys 42 ships and hundreds of oceanic sensors to prepare for submarine warfare against the US Navy.
https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/navy-news/2026/china-deploys-42-ships-and-hundreds-of-oceanic-sensors-to-prepare-for-submarine-warfare-against-the-us-navy

Sophisticated Drone Swarms Disrupt Operations At Barksdale Air Force Base 
https://www.zerohedge.com/political/sophisticated-drone-swarms-disrupt-operations-barksdale-air-force-base

North Korea tests high-thrust engine for missile capable of striking US mainland
https://www.france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20260329-north-korea-tests-high-thrust-engine-for-missile-capable-of-striking-us-mainland



ENVIRONMENT - WEATHER - FOOD

10 natural spectacles in the US that you must see at least once
https://www.the-independent.com/travel/north-america/usa/us-best-sights-places-list-b2942892.html

The sea beneath Arctic and Antarctic ice holds many secrets. These scientists are trying to find them
https://www.the-independent.com/news/science/arctic-antarctic-diving-under-ice-b2947859.html

UN Declares 40 New Protected Species, Including Cheetah and Hammerhead Shark
https://www.telesurenglish.net/un-declares-40-new-protected-species-including-cheetah-and-hammerhead-shark/

Beavers Can Turn Streams Into Carbon Stores – We Measured How Much
https://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2026/03/beavers-can-turn-streams-into-carbon-stores-we-measured-how-much.html

UN praises Saudi Arabia for restoring 1 million hectares of degraded land
https://www.arabnews.com/node/2638077/saudi-arabia



ECONOMY

Egypt urgently reorients oil imports to Libya due to disruption of supplies from Kuwait
https://unn.ua/en/news/egypt-urgently-reorients-oil-imports-to-libya-due-to-disruption-of-supplies-from-kuwait

Iran Allowing 20 More Ships Through Strait Of Hormuz, Pakistan Says
https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/iran-allowing-20-more-ships-through-strait-hormuz-pakistan-says

The global diesel fuel market has seen a record price jump amid the Middle East crisis.
https://avia-pro.net/news/mirovoy-rynok-dizelnogo-topliva-stolknulsya-s-rekordnym-skachkom-cen-na-fone-blizhnevostochnogo

Israeli-US war batters UAE economy, wiping $120bn from Abu Dhabi, Dubai markets
https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/war-wipes-120bn-uae-markets-economy-comes-under-pressure

Brent heads for record monthly jump as Iran conflict widens
https://www.arabnews.com/node/2638103/business-economy

Trump announced his desire to take oil from Iran according to the scenario of Venezuela
https://ria.ru/20260330/tramp-2083658326.html



EU - UK - CANADA

Canada's Democratic Party elected a new leader after a devastating electoral collapse
https://unn.ua/en/news/canadas-democratic-party-elected-a-new-leader-after-a-devastating-electoral-collapse

In Italy, paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse were stolen from the museum
https://www.vesti.ru/ns/v-italii-ukrali-iz-muzeya-kartiny-renuara-sezanna-i-matissa

The President of Finland announced a split in NATO
https://utro.ru/news/politics/2026/03/27/1570406.shtml



MEXICO - LATIN AMERICA

The U.S. Coast Guard is allowing a Russian tanker carrying about 730,000 barrels of crude oil to reach Cuba, easing a months-long illegal U.S. oil blockade, according to U.S. officials cited by The New York Times. 
https://x.com/DropSiteNews/status/2038388772136448355

Trump Signals Potential Military Action Coming Against Cuba
https://thelibertydaily.com/trump-signals-potential-military-action-coming-against-cuba/

Second Circuit reverses $16 billion judgment against Argentina over renationalized oil company
Argentina’s president Javier Milei heralded the appeals ruling on social media as "the greatest legal achievement in national history."
https://courthousenews.com/second-circuit-reverses-16-billion-judgment-against-argentina-over-renationalized-oil-company/



AFRICA - HAITI - DR

14 civilians killed in RSF shelling of Sudan’s South Kordofan: Medics
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/14-civilians-killed-in-rsf-shelling-of-sudan-s-south-kordofan-medics/3884298

Somaliland Offers to Take Ilhan Omar if JD Vance Wants to Deport Her
https://discernreport.com/somaliland-offers-to-take-ilhan-omar-if-jd-vance-wants-to-deport-her/