Nepal's interim PM to hand over power within six months

Nepal has been mired in turmoil. What does this mean for relations with China?

Beijing followed its long-standing custom of reaching out to the new government after a wave of protests forced out the prime minister.

New Nepal interim ministers sworn in after protests

Nepal's new interim prime minister unveiled her first ministers Monday, as the Himalayan nation seeks to restore order after deadly youth-led anti-corruption protests that ousted the previous government.

Nepal PM vows to meet protesters demands

Nepal's new leader vowed Sunday to follow protesters' demands to "end corruption" as she began work as interim prime minister, after "Gen Z" youth demonstrations ousted her predecessor. Sushila Karki, the 73-year-old former chief justice, has been tasked with restoring order and addressing protesters' demands for a corruption-free future ahead of elections in six months. Protests, sparked by a ban on social media and feeding into long-standing e…

Sushila Karki vowed to transfer power & responsibility in 6 months

Nepal Appoints Interim Prime Minister After Deadly Week of Protests

KATHMANDU, Nepal (VINnews) — Nepal appointed a temporary leader this weekend after a week of violent anti-corruption protests left more than 70 people dead and parts of the capital in flames. The interim prime minister, whose appointment followed days of political turmoil, called on the nation to “come together” and restore calm. Protests erupted last […]

Nepal PM Karki says those involved in violence during 'Gen Z' protest will be brought to justice

Karki, 73, a former Chief Justice of Nepal, was appointed interim Prime Minister after three days of negotiations at the Presidential Palace, Sheetal Niwas.