Tag: prime minister

Nepal returns to calm as first woman PM takes charge

Nepal's capital on Saturday took a step back towards normality after deadly anti-corruption protests, as daily life returned…

Nepal ex-chief justice Karki becomes next PM after protests

Nepal's former chief justice Sushila Karki was sworn in Friday as the country's prime minister to lead a…

Nepal protest death toll reaches 51 as 12,500 prisoners remain on the run

At least 51 people have been killed during violent anticorruption protests in Nepal this week, and thousands of…

Nepal ex-chief justice tipped to lead political transition

Nepal's former chief justice Sushila Karki is the leading choice for interim leader, a representative of the "Gen…

Nepal’s young protesters, army in talks to decide interim leader

By Gopal SharmaKATHMANDU (Reuters) -Nepal's army will resume talks on Thursday with "Gen Z" protesters to decide a…

France hit by protests and disruption as new prime minister takes office

Nationwide unrest broke out across France on Wednesday as protesters blocked roads, set fires and clashed with police,…

What to Know About Nepal’s Deadly ‘Gen Z’ Protests

Protestors display anti-corruption placards in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Sept. 8, 2025. Credit - Subaas Shrestha—NurPhoto/Getty ImagesAt least 19…

French prime ministers face an impossible problem. Can this man solve it?

For a minister, some might say Sébastien Lecornu has had an easy gig inside French President Emmanuel Macron’s…

Macron names defence minister Lecornu new PM: presidency

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday named defence minister Sebastien Lecornu as the new prime minister to replace…

What Comes Next for France After Another Government Collapse

People celebrate after France's Prime Minister failed to win a confidence vote in parliament, outside Hotel de Ville…

Norway’s prime minister overcomes turmoil to win re-election

By Terje Solsvik and Gwladys FoucheOSLO (Reuters) -Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere won a second term in…

Spain PM Sanchez imposes arms embargo on Israel to ‘stop Gaza genocide’

Spain has announced sweeping measures against Israel, including a total arms embargo, with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez saying…