Highlights:

• Trump Removes Kristi Noem From DHS, Nominates Sen. Markwayne Mullin — President Trump has nominated Sen. Markwayne Mullin to lead the Department of Homeland Security, effective March 31, replacing Kristi Noem. Bloomberg Politics

• Anthropic Prepares for Legal Battle With Pentagon Over AI Safeguards — Anthropic says it expects to fight the Defense Department in court after being threatened with blacklisting over a dispute regarding AI safeguards. Bloomberg Politics

• Israel Launches Fresh Wave of Attacks on Iran's Capital — See source link. Bloomberg Politics

• New Zealand's National Party Slides in Polls as PM Luxon Struggles — Support for New Zealand's governing National Party fell in a new opinion poll ahead of this year's election. Bloomberg Politics

• China's Annual Economic Plan Emphasizes Tech Push and Market Stability — China's new government work report suggests leaders are less ambitious on growth targets this year but more confident in meeting them. Bloomberg Economics

• Sri Lanka to Dock Second Iranian Vessel Amid Regional Tensions — Sri Lanka will take control of a second Iranian vessel and move it to Trincomalee due to technical problems and rising regional tensions. Bloomberg Politics

• London Faces "Childless Future" as Families Flee High Costs — London's child population is collapsing faster than anywhere in Britain as unaffordable housing and childcare costs drive young families away. Bloomberg Politics

• Brazil Supreme Court Voids Order to Access Lula Son's Financial Records — A Brazilian Supreme Court justice struck down an order lifting banking secrecy protections for President Lula's son in a pension fraud investigation. Bloomberg Politics

• South Korea's Inflation Holds Steady at BOK Target — South Korea's headline inflation remained at the central bank's target level, though Iran conflict poses upside risks to energy prices. Bloomberg Economics