All articles tagged with #interim prime minister
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Al Jazeera
Nepal appointed Sushila Karki, the country's first female chief justice, as interim prime minister following youth protests against corruption, with her leadership aimed at overseeing a transitional government until elections in 2026 amidst ongoing political unrest.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by BBC
Nepal's interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki, appointed after protests that led to over 70 deaths, has pledged to serve for no more than six months and to hand over power following elections in March, amid efforts to restore order and address demands for anti-corruption and good governance.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by PBS
Nepal lifted its curfew and restored calm after protests over social media restrictions and broader grievances, following the appointment of Sushila Karki as interim prime minister amid ongoing unrest that resulted in at least 51 deaths.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Reuters
Nepal's President dissolved parliament and scheduled elections for March 5, 2026, after appointing Sushila Karki as interim Prime Minister following deadly protests and Prime Minister Oli's resignation, aiming to restore stability.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by AP News
Nepal's president appointed former Supreme Court Chief Justice Sushila Karki as the country's first female interim prime minister amid ongoing protests and political unrest following the resignation of Prime Minister Oli, with parliament dissolved and elections scheduled for March 5, 2026.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NPR
Nepal appointed former Supreme Court Chief Justice Sushila Karki as the country's first woman interim prime minister amid ongoing protests and political turmoil following the resignation of Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli due to violent demonstrations over social media bans and broader grievances.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CNN
Nepal has appointed former chief justice Sushila Karki as its first female interim prime minister amid deadly protests against corruption and nepotism, following the resignation of the previous government and a period of intense social unrest that has resulted in numerous casualties and the dissolution of parliament, with new elections scheduled for 2026.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Al Jazeera
Nepal has appointed its first female interim prime minister, former Chief Justice Sushila Karki, amidst ongoing deadly protests and political turmoil following a series of violent clashes, prison escapes, and government unrest.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Reuters
Nepal's former Chief Justice Sushila Karki is likely to be appointed as interim prime minister following protests and the resignation of K.P. Sharma Oli, amid ongoing political and social unrest in the country.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Al Jazeera
Thailand has appointed an acting prime minister, Phumtham Wechayachai, after the suspension of Paetongtarn Shinawatra by the Constitutional Court due to a phone call scandal involving Cambodia's Hun Sen, amid ongoing political instability and legal challenges for the Shinawatra family.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Jerusalem Post
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will undergo hernia surgery, with Deputy Prime Minister Yariv Levin set to act as interim Prime Minister while Netanyahu is under anesthesia. This comes after Netanyahu's doctors discovered the hernia during a routine check-up, and follows previous health concerns that led to a pacemaker surgery last year.