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UK Pauses Chagos Deal After US Pushback Over Diego Garcia
world7 hours ago

UK Pauses Chagos Deal After US Pushback Over Diego Garcia

Britain has halted a bill to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after President Trump opposed the deal, saying the US would not back it; the plan would have Mauritius gain full sovereignty while the UK leased Diego Garcia for 99 years to preserve US military operations, a move tied to decades-long disputes over the archipelago and the rights of the Chagossians. The UK says it will only proceed with US support and continues to engage with both the US and Mauritius.

via Al Jazeera|
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Iran's attempted strike on Diego Garcia falters as missiles are intercepted
world21 days ago

Iran's attempted strike on Diego Garcia falters as missiles are intercepted

Iran reportedly fired two ballistic missiles at Diego Garcia, a joint US–UK base in the Indian Ocean; one missile failed in flight and the other was intercepted by a US warship, with no damage reported. The UK Ministry of Defence called the attack reckless, and analysts remain uncertain whether Iran has missiles long enough to reach the 2,350-mile target, though some note longer-range options. The incident occurs amid broader regional tensions and ongoing debates over UK–US use of bases to defend shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

via BBC|
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Trump blasts Starmer’s Chagos deal, warns Diego Garcia could be used against Iran
world1 month ago

Trump blasts Starmer’s Chagos deal, warns Diego Garcia could be used against Iran

Donald Trump condemned Keir Starmer’s plan to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while renewing a 99-year UK-US lease on Diego Garcia, arguing the base could be needed to counter Iran; the sovereignty dispute stems from decades of displacement of Chagossians and international rulings, with the UK insisting the arrangement is essential for security.

via Al Jazeera|
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Trump backs Chagos sovereignty deal after Starmer talks, preserving US security guarantees
world2 months ago

Trump backs Chagos sovereignty deal after Starmer talks, preserving US security guarantees

Trump tempered earlier criticism by endorsing the UK-Mauritius Chagos sovereignty deal after talks with Keir Starmer, while stating the US would retain the right to militarily secure Diego Garcia. The agreement transfers full sovereignty to Mauritius for 99 years and guarantees continued US base operations, amid decades of displacement of the Chagossians.

via Al Jazeera|
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US backs UK-Chagos handover deal to Mauritius, pledging Diego Garcia security
world2 months ago

US backs UK-Chagos handover deal to Mauritius, pledging Diego Garcia security

The US backs the UK’s plan to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while leasing back the Diego Garcia base for 99 years, with Downing Street and White House confirming continued cooperation on implementation. Trump endorsed Prime Minister Starmer’s agreement as the best possible deal, but said he reserves the right to reinforce US operations if needed; the White House reiterated the US will protect its assets. A draft ratification bill is advancing amid security concerns and criticism from Conservatives and Reform UK about national security and Mauritius’s ties to China.

via BBC|
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Starmer defends Chagos sovereignty deal amid renewed U.S. backing
world2 months ago

Starmer defends Chagos sovereignty deal amid renewed U.S. backing

Keir Starmer defended the deal to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands (including Diego Garcia) to Mauritius, noting earlier statements of support from U.S. officials Rubio and Hegseth; renewed talks with Washington are underway, the base remains under UK/U.S. control for 99 years, Mauritius will receive payments, and Trump criticized the deal afterward, prompting mixed reactions from opponents.

via politico.eu|
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Starmer: U.S. backed Chagos deal despite Trump backlash
world2 months ago

Starmer: U.S. backed Chagos deal despite Trump backlash

Keir Starmer says U.S. intelligence agencies reviewed and backed the 2024 Chagos–Mauritius handover after an agency-level review, contradicting Donald Trump’s public opposition; Downing Street maintains the deal is done and won’t be derailed by Washington. The agreement includes a 99-year Diego Garcia lease and about £3.4bn in official costs, with U.S. security concerns and potential implications for ICJ considerations cited as talks continue, even as the Lords debate is delayed.

via The Guardian|
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UK delays Chagos Islands bill amid 'sabotage' accusations over Mauritius handover
politics2 months ago

UK delays Chagos Islands bill amid 'sabotage' accusations over Mauritius handover

The UK postponed the Lords’ debate on a treaty to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius and lease back the US-UK Diego Garcia base, with ministers accusing Conservative peers of parliamentary stunts intended to sabotage the legislation. The bill requires updating the 1966 UK-US agreement and faces a ping-pong between Houses; Trump criticized the deal, and opposition calls for pause pending US clarification. The arrangement would cede sovereignty to Mauritius while paying roughly £101 million a year for 99 years (about £3.4 billion in real terms).

via BBC|
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politics2 months ago

Trump backlash derails Starmer's Chagos plan

Keir Starmer postponed the Chagos Islands bill after Donald Trump criticised Britain’s plan to hand the archipelago to Mauritius and lease back Diego Garcia, warning it could breach the 1966 UK–US treaty. With talks to update the treaty ongoing, ministers indicated the legislation cannot progress in Parliament until the legal and security implications are resolved.

via The Telegraph|
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Trump Pulls Britain's Political Center Toward His Agenda
world2 months ago

Trump Pulls Britain's Political Center Toward His Agenda

Trump’s influence has pulled Britain’s political center toward his agenda, shaping debates on Greenland, the Chagos Islands, immigration, and social policy. Starmer’s cautious approach limited tariff damage but did not shield the UK from Trump's sway, which has broadened what’s considered acceptable in British politics and deepened polarization across the right and center.

via The New York Times|
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Chagos deal stalls as Tory pause pushes Lords delay
world2 months ago

Chagos deal stalls as Tory pause pushes Lords delay

The Lords debate on the UK–Mauritius Chagos deal was postponed after Conservative MPs tabled an amendment calling for a pause, delaying legislation that would grant Mauritius sovereignty over the Chagos Islands while letting the UK–US operate Diego Garcia on a 99-year lease for about £101 million annually. The government says the deal is essential for national security, but Tory critics warn it could breach the 1966 treaty and urge securing US agreement before proceeding.

via BBC|
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Trump blasts UK's Chagos handover as 'great stupidity' amid Greenland tensions
world2 months ago

Trump blasts UK's Chagos handover as 'great stupidity' amid Greenland tensions

President Donald Trump condemned Britain's plan to cede the Chagos Islands to Mauritius as 'great stupidity,' arguing the move signals weakness to Russia and China and ties into his push on Greenland; the Diego Garcia base would remain jointly controlled by the UK and U.S. for 99 years, with Mauritius set to receive payments; Downing Street insists the deal is unchanged and enjoys U.S. support, but Trump’s comments add strain to the UK-U.S. relationship as Prime Minister Starmer navigates the alliance, with mixed reactions from allies such as Nigel Farage.

via politico.eu|
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UK defends Chagos deal amid Trump ridicule
world2 months ago

UK defends Chagos deal amid Trump ridicule

Britain is defending a £3.4bn agreement to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while leasing back the Diego Garcia military base for 99 years, arguing the deal secures long-term US-UK military operations and national security. Despite Donald Trump’s public criticism calling it an act of great stupidity, UK officials say the move is supported by the US and Five Eyes allies, and the bill implementing the agreement is moving through Parliament.

via BBC|
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