Political newcomer Vasile Tofan inherits Moldova's push to join the European Union by 2030.
Replaced military chief Syrskyi clashed with former Defence Minister Fedorov, whose removal last week led to protests.
A drone has revealed what remains of this forest after a wildfire burned through over 30,000 hectares of it.
Latest cost comes as Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Caine seek a $1.5 trillion budget, including $70bn for Iran war.
Iran has held funerals for 32 children killed in a US strike on a school in Minab, Iran on February 28.
Newly named Hamas leader al-Hayya faces pressure to cede power amid Gaza's fragile ceasefire.
Search continues for dozens more people unaccounted for after the MV Barima capsized on Saturday night.
A Russian guided aerial bomb attack on Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, killed at least three people and injured 13 others.
President Emmanuel Macron, who has championed the initiative, wants the ban in effect before the upcoming school year.
UNAIDS chief calls for 'radical change' as aid cuts gut HIV clinics and treatment worldwide.