Iran's foreign minister says US 'will come to bitterly regret' precedent set after sub sank frigate Iran is launching more missiles at Israel as attacks in the Middle East commence for a sixth day The Independent UK · Mar 5
Crypto's 24/7 platforms dominated Iran war trading when markets closed Over the weekend, as US and Israeli strikes on Iran unfolded, decentralised crypto exchanges operating around the clock became the primary venue for real-time price discovery in oil, gold and other assets. Euronews · Mar 5
US did not share details with the UK before attacking Iran, sources say Donald Trump has also criticised Keir Starmer’s initial decision not to allow the US to use UK military bases in the war The Guardian - UK · Mar 5
Vote studies: 2025 sets new mark for partisanship on Capitol Hill Results point to the changing dynamics of the Senate, where the parties have each become more partisan aligned over the years. Roll Call · Mar 5
GOP looks to move on from Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia Since former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene resigned, Georgia Republicans are going out of their way to minimize her in the race to replace her. Roll Call · Mar 5
Who Is Corey Lewandowski? Ex-Trump Campaign Manager in Sexual Relations Controversy With Kristi Noem Corey Lewandowski, former Trump campaign manager, faces scrutiny over his role at DHS and alleged ties with Kristi Noem, raising questions about ethics and governance. International Business Times UK · Mar 5
Afternoon Update: Canada asks Australia to be ‘strategic cousins’; Albanese’s gift to Trump; and ‘veavage’ on the red carpet In speech to parliament in Canberra, Canadian PM Mark Carney says countries will be stronger negotiating together with superpowers The Guardian - AU · Mar 5
Trump’s new 401(k) match collides with a harsh reality: More workers are dipping into their retirement cash just to get by A Vanguard report finds a record number of plan participants looted their savings last year, a troubling sign for the broader economy. Fortune · Mar 5
What to say if you're in recovery and your workplace encourages social drinking While the three-martini lunch seems improbable today, workplaces still can be boozy places The Independent UK · Mar 5
War Child UK looks to 'Help' again with a new benefit album, 30 years after its first success Thirty years after the success of its star-studded “Help” benefit compilation, War Child UK is releasing its follow-up called “Help(2)." The Independent UK · Mar 5
‘Everything here feels inflated’: Trump’s White House ballroom is too big and should be scaled back, architect says The plans were recently deluged with negative messages as part of the public comment process The Independent UK · Mar 5
Trump 'Doing Israel's Bidding' Because of Epstein? Viral Conspiracy Sparks Massive Debate A viral conspiracy theory suggests Donald Trump is being blackmailed by Israel through Jeffrey Epstein's files, sparking widespread online debate International Business Times UK · Mar 5
US Senate Republicans block legislation to limit Trump's powers in Iran war Explosions were reported in Israel after a US submarine sank an Iranian warship, prompting Tehran to threaten the destruction of military and economic infrastructure across the region. Euronews · Mar 5
Got $5,000 in cash, family under 'threat': Pakistan man accused of plotting to kill Trump & Biden points to Iran A Pakistani national, Asif Merchant, has been charged by the US Justice Department for allegedly plotting to assassinate President Trump and Joe Biden in 2024. Merchant claims an Iranian handler instructed him, and he was apprehended after attempting to hire undercover FBI agents posing as hitmen. He cited threats to… The Times of India · Mar 5
The Independent UK · Mar 5 Majority of American voters disapprove of how Trump is handling military action in Iran, poll shows At the direction of Trump the U.S. partnered with Israel and started launching military strikes against Iran over the weekend
The Guardian - UK · Mar 5 Iran war briefing: Israeli military tells hundreds of thousands to leave Beirut Evacuation order covers all of Beirut’s southern suburbs; Azerbaijani president orders armed forces to be at ‘the highest level of readiness’; Iran claims to have hit US oil tanker in Persian Gulf. What we know on day six
Axios · Mar 5 Trade court orders Trump administration to kickstart tariff refund process The order is the most significant yet in what's expected to be a politically fraught process of refunding importers billions.
The Independent UK · Mar 5 War with Iran chokes flows of oil and natural gas, highlighting energy security risks for Asia The war with Iran is disrupting oil and LNG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for global energy trade, sending prices higher and threatening global growth
The Times of India · Mar 5 Rockets, missiles and drones fly across Iran and Israel; Middle East remains tense — how the war is unfolding Escalating Middle East conflict sees Israel strike Lebanon and intercept Iranian missiles. A US submarine sank an Iranian warship, while Iran retaliated with strikes across the region. The US Senate backed President Trump's military actions against Iran. Energy supplies are threatened as oil prices soar and global markets react.
Axios · Mar 5 Kurds backed by Mossad, CIA could lead next phase of war in Iran It could potentially increase pressure on Iran's regime.
Pedestrian.tv · Mar 5 The Iran–Iraq War Comparison Everyone’s Making And What We Should Learn From It Why is everyone comparing the Iran strikes to Iraq, is that fair, and what do those parallels actually tell us about Iran’s future.
The Independent UK · Mar 5 Man on trial in assassination plot says possible targets included Trump, Biden, Haley A Pakistani man charged with plotting a political assassination in the U.S. is testifying in his defense at his attempted terrorism trial
The Guardian - US · Mar 5 Trump news at a glance: Pentagon ‘taking a look’ at deadly strike on girls’ school in Iran as UN office demands answers US military has not taken responsibility for the strike, which killed at least 165 students, according to Iranian officials – key US politics stories from Wednesday 4 March at a glance
Axios · Mar 5 Scoop: Trump officials broker massive U.S.-Venezuela gold deal The arrangement shows the tightening commercial bounds between Venezuela and the U.S.