Trump criticizes the UK for the Mauritius islands agreement after his administration had supported it.
On Tuesday, President Trump defended a critical post on his Truth Social account regarding Britain’s contentious decision to transfer certain Indian Ocean islands back to Mauritius—a move that his administration had previously supported. When asked by reporters about a May statement from the State Department that praised the “historic agreement,” Trump suggested that the circumstances […]
UK to Transfer Chagos Islands to Mauritius Considering Military Base Security
UK Signs Agreement on Chagos Islands with Mauritius In a significant development, the UK finalized a sovereignty agreement concerning Mauritius on Thursday, specifically addressing the disputed Chagos Islands. The UK government emphasized that this decision will safeguard the future of military bases crucial for its security, particularly those operated by the US. The Chagos archipelago, […]
India Supports UK’s Choice to Transfer Chagos Islands to Mauritius
India Welcomes UK’s Decision on Chagos Islands India expressed its approval on Thursday regarding the United Kingdom’s decision to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, which includes the notable Diego Garcia atoll, as part of a significant agreement. This move marks a reversal of the UK’s claim dating back over 50 years. As per the […]
Mauritius holds out on Chagos Islands deal over Diego Garcia lease | Chagos Islands
Mauritius is holding out over a deal to take control of the Chagos Islands from Britain, with less than a month left for ministers to salvage the deal. The Mauritian government, which took office last month, has made it clear that it is dissatisfied with the terms negotiated by the previous government. Over the weekend, […]
Britain to return Chagos Islands to Mauritius ending years of dispute | Chagos Islands
Britain has agreed to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, ending years of bitter conflict over Britain's last African colony. Britain expelled Chagossians for what it said were crimes against humanity in the 1960s and 1970s, when Mauritius remained in what was known as the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) after gaining independence in […]
At least 1 dead as Tropical Cyclone Belal batters Mauritius, Réunion
A tropical cyclone caused severe flooding in Mauritius on Monday, killing at least one person when a car was washed away by rising waters in the Indian Ocean island's capital and other parts of the country. The government announced that one motorcyclist was killed in an accident caused by flooding and issued a curfew. The […]