Nepal appoints first female PM amid political upheaval

TL;DR
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.
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- Former chief justice sworn in as Nepal’s interim prime minister following deadly protests CNN
- Nepal appoints its first female PM after historic week of deadly protests The Guardian
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