US to help provide Nepal Army with two helicopters

Kathmandu, Aug 18 (UNI) The US has agreed to assist the Nepalese Army in purchasing two helicopters for disaster response, a media report said. This was revealed during the day-long official visit to Kathmandu of US Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, Richard R. Verma. During his stay in Kathmandu, Deputy Secretary Verma…

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Thai King appoints Paetongtarn Shinawatra as new PM

Bangkok, Aug 18 (UNI) Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn has appointed Paetongtarn Shinawatra as the country’s prime minister, Secretary-General of the House of Representatives Arphat Sukanan announced on Sunday. In a ceremony held on Sunday morning at the Pheu Thai Party headquarters, Arphat delivered the royal command stating that Paetongtarn has been appointed premier as she…

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Bangladesh screens int’l passengers arriving from mpox-hit nations

Dhaka, Aug 18 (UNI) The Bangladeshi government has decided to screen passengers arriving from mpox-hit nations, with increasing mpox cases elsewhere in the world. The country’s main Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka Saturday started screening temperatures of such passengers. In addition, airlines were asked to remain alert and inform the health department promptly in…

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