The Trump administration is recalling dozens of Biden-era ambassadors, mainly career diplomats, by mid-January in a sweeping reshuffle. Critics warn it undermines US credibility and prioritises political loyalty over experience.
Despite strong reservations from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Narayan Kaji Shrestha, the government on Thursday recalled these ambassadors, including Nepal's envoy to India Shankar Sharma, The Kathmandu Post newspaper reported.