The leader of Nepal's largest communist party has been named the country's new prime minister
The leader of the Nepalโs largest communist party, Khadga Prasad Oli, has been named the Himalayan nationโs new prime minister following the collapse of a previous coalition government.
Nepal's prime minister loses a confidence vote forcing him to step down
Nepalโs prime minister has lost a vote of confidence in parliament after losing the support of the largest party in his governing coalition, forcing him to step down after 19 months in power.
2 buses carrying more than 50 people were swept into a river by a landslide in Nepal
A landslide has swept two buses carrying more than 50 people into a swollen river in Nepal, and continuous rain and more landslides were making rescue efforts difficult.
Key partner withdraws support from Nepal's government to join new coalition
Nepalโs second largest party withdrew from the government Thursday to join its longtime rival in a new coalition, as pressure builds on the prime minister to resign.
Nepal villagers cremate loved ones who perished in an earthquake that killed 157 people
Villagers in the mountains of northwest Nepal have cremated the bodies of some who perished in an earthquake that shook the area Friday night.
Quake shakes northwest Nepal, killing at least 128 and injuring dozens. Officials fear toll to rise
A strong earthquake has shaken northwestern Nepal, and officials say at least 128 people are dead and dozens more injured as rescuers search mountain villages.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited to address Congress
U.S. congressional leaders are inviting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address a joint meeting of Congress during a visit to Washington later this month.
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Nepal president dissolves Parliament; elections next spring
A Nepalese protester burns an effigy of prime minister Khadga Prasad Oli in front of the parliament building in Kathmandu, Nepal, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. Nepals president dissolved Parliament on Sunday after the prime minister recommended the move amid an escalating feud within his Communist Party that is likely to push the Himalayan nation into a political crisis. Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli decided to dissolve Parliament at a Cabinet meeting Sunday and immediately presented his recommendation. Oli became prime minister after his Nepal Communist Party won elections three years ago. Oli's party and the party of former Maoist rebels had merged to form a strong communist party to win the election.
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Power tussle in Nepal ruling party as China influence grows
Oli could be forced out of office within weeks amid an internal tussle for power within his governing party following his sharp rhetoric on neighboring India and as Chinese influence grows in Nepal. Just this week, China's ambassador to Nepal held meetings with some top Nepal Communist Party leaders. Because there is a Communist government in Nepal, Indian leadership think Nepal is guided by the Chinese, which is not true at all, said Birod Khatiwada, a member of the Nepal Communist Party central committee. Oli was elected prime minister in 2017 after the Nepal Communist Party won a majority of the seats in parliament. But 2 1/2 years after taking power, Oli has shown no signs of stepping down.