Khadga Prasad Oli, leader of the left-wing Communist Party of Nepal (Unified MarxistLeninist) CPN-UML, has been appointed as Nepal's new prime minister, forming a coalition government with the opposition Nepali Congress party. Oli, known for his pro-China stance, replaces former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda after he lost a vote of confidence in parliament. Oli's appointment, backed by signatures from members of the CPN-UML and Nepali Congress, marks his fourth term as prime minister, aiming to stabilize the nation politically amidst upcoming general elections in 2027. Pushpa Kamal Dahal, a former guerrilla leader turned prime minister, faced challenges after a failed confidence vote, ending his third stint as prime minister in Nepal.