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Sheikh Hasina said that she refused to hand over Saint Martin Island to the US which would have enabled the western superpower to have “sway over the Bay of Bengal”.

EAM S JAishankar highlighted the indifference shown by past Prime Ministers, particularly Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi, towards the strategic significance of the Katchatheevu Island

The Katchatheevu Island, nestled within the confines of the India-Sri Lanka border near Rameswaram, has evolved into a contentious focal point, giving rise to a burgeoning call for its repossession.

"Such activities are prohibited by the laws and regulations of the Maldives. Therefore, no activities should be held in any of the islands to celebrate Christmas and action will be taken within the legal framework against those who conduct such activities," the official statement by the Maldives Police read.

Meteorologist Shahinul Islam stated the bulk and centre of the storm would pass over Myanmar and the rest would lash Cox's Bazar coast, as per Dhaka Tribune.

PM Modi also unveiled a model of the National Memorial dedicated to built on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep.

The warty pig cave painting located in Leang Tedongnge cave in Sulawesi Island is believed to be created by humans using red ochre pigment.