Cyclone Chido, the worst storm in 90 years to hit Mayotte in the Indian Ocean, has caused devastation with a death toll of 19 confirmed but potentially hundreds more feared dead. The powerful storm made landfall with wind speeds exceeding 220km/h, leaving critical infrastructure damaged and displacing 100,000 people to emergency shelters. Mayotte’s health system has been severely impacted, with limited access to care, while the local airport control tower sustained damage, hindering rescue efforts and leaving thousands without power.
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Myanmar junta loses control over border near B'desh
The security dynamics along Myanmar's border with Bangladesh have shifted as the junta lost control to the Arakan Army (AA) in the strategically important Rakhine province, bordering Bangladesh, which has implications for India. The AA now controls large parts of the region, including areas inside Bangladesh, potentially leading to a confrontation with the Bangladesh Army. The area houses the India-funded Sittwe Port, crucial for connecting India's northeast to the Bay of Bengal and China's port,...
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