The people of 5 March

U.S. president Donald Trump dismisses Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security and nominates Oklahoma senator Markwayne Mullin to replace her.

Politics · 5 Mar · with Kristi Noem, Markwayne Mullin

United States president Donald Trump says U.S. Air Force jets will provide "extensive air cover" for Kurdish forces in any ground offensive against the Iranian government.

Conflict · 5 Mar

South Korean president Lee Jae Myung orders the activation of a ₩100 trillion (about US$68 billion) stabilization fund to address volatility in the country's financial markets linked to the Iran war.

Business · 5 Mar

Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi says that Iran is not seeking a ceasefire or negotiations with the United States.

Conflict · 5 Mar

Brandon Herrera, a gun manufacturer and youtuber presumptively becomes the GOP's nominee for the district, after incumbent representative Tony Gonzales drops from the race following a scandal involving a former aide.

Politics · 5 Mar · with Tony Gonzales

French president Emmanuel Macron announces that France will strengthen its cooperation with the Lebanese Armed Forces and provide them with armored transport vehicles as well as operational and logistical support.

World · 5 Mar

Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko pardons 18 political prisoners, including 15 for political charges and three who were convicted of unspecified crimes.

Crime & Justice · 5 Mar