Nepal’s new prime minister took office Sunday and “urged calm and cooperation to rebuild” the Himalayan nation after days of violent protests last week left at least 72 people dead and destroyed gove...

Karki told top officials that each family of slain protesters will receive monetary compensation of 1 million rupees (about $ 11,330) and that those that have been injured will be taken care of.

"It is a moment of victory... finally the power vacuum has ended," said Amrita Ban, a Gen Z protester.

Street demonstrations starting Monday in Kathmandu over a social media ban turned violent, with protesters attacking government buildings and police opening fire.

Nepal's new prime minister took office Sunday and “urged calm and cooperation to rebuild” the Himalayan nation after days of violent protests last week left at least 72 people dead and destroyed gove...

The protests are some of the deadliest Nepal has seen in decades, with more fatalities than the 2006 uprising that forced the monarchy to cede power and led to the eventual abolition of the crown two...