This report provides a comprehensive overview of global affairs as of March 5, 2026, primarily focusing on the escalating military conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran. The text outlines the severe humanitarian toll and retaliatory strikes across the Middle East, alongside the resulting global energy crisis caused by disrupted fuel supplies. Beyond the war, the sources detail China's National People's Congress, where leadership is unveiling a new five-year economic plan centered on technological self-sufficiency. European news highlights defense rearmament strategies and diplomatic friction, including trade tensions between the Trump administration and Spain. Religious and cultural milestones are also noted, such as Pope Leo XIV’s appeals for peace and the historic display of St. Francis of Assisi’s relics. Finally, the summary covers ongoing violence in Ukraine, Gaza, and the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, illustrating a period of intense international instability.