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Maldives president seeks talks with UK PM on Chagos sovereignty

Expressing concerns over the UK's decision to proceed with the handover of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, Maldivian president Mohamed Muizzu has written to the British PM, Andrew Burnham, inviting him for official talks and engagement on matters concerning the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands.

The Times of India

Chagos Islands ‘not a piece of real estate for sale’, Trump warned amid reports he wants to buy territory

The row has exploded after new revelations that Donald Trump has considered buying the disputed islands while Keir Starmer still wants to give them away to Mauritius

The Independent UK

Trump ‘could buy the Chagos Islands’ after row with Starmer

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Trump's Chagos Islands Acquisition Plan Could Bypass Britain Through Separate Mauritius Deal, Reports Claim

The US is considering acquiring the Chagos Islands from Mauritius, potentially disrupting Britain's sovereignty plans and affecting the strategic military base at Diego Garcia.

International Business Times UK

US considers buying Chagos Islands: report

A UK newspaper reports United States officials have drawn ‌up a proposal to purchase the Chagos Islands from Mauritius.

AAP

Trump weighs buying another territory after Greenland fiasco: report

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly presented Trump with option to buy islands housing Diego Garcia base

The Independent UK

'To preserve viability as a regional security platform': US weighs plan to buy Chagos Islands, report says

The US is reportedly exploring a direct purchase of the Chagos Islands, including the crucial Diego Garcia base, from Mauritius. This potential move aims to bypass the UK's sovereignty handover plan, driven by American concerns over security and geopolitical ties. Washington seeks to secure the long-term future of this vital…

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Why the King’s visit to meet Trump is crucial for Starmer

ANALYSIS: Political editor David Maddox looks at how King Charles will be able to repair the damaged relationship between the UK and US following Trump’s outbursts against Starmer and rows over Iran, Greenland and the Chagos Islands

The Independent UK

Chagos Islands treaty is now ‘impossible to agree at political level’, UK minister says

Stephen Doughty says US withdrawal of support means bill cannot complete passage through parliament

The Guardian - UK

Chagos Islands deal shelved – legal expert explains what happens next

The UK government has shelved legislation to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, after the US government withdrew its support for the deal.

The Conversation

Mauritius vows to ‘decolonise’ Chagos Islands after Starmer shelves handover

Mauritian foreign minister pledges to ‘spare no effort’ to regain control of islands, as US fails to give approval of deal

The Guardian - UK

UK puts Chagos sovereignty plan on hold following opposition from Trump

The UK has paused plans to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, throwing the future of a long-negotiated deal into uncertainty as London seeks backing from Washington.

Radio France Internationale

The Islanders Expelled To Build the West's Middle East Fortress

The British Empire evacuated the Chagos Islands to build a military base, which the U.S. is using in the Iran War. Now, a court ruling is giving the original owners hope of going home.

Reason

What to know about Diego Garcia after Iran targets military base

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Why is the US-UK Diego Garcia military base in the Chagos Islands a target for Iran?

Two ballistic missiles were launched towards the UK-US military island base on the Chagos Islands

Evening Standard

Iran targets Diego Garcia with missiles and warns British lives ‘in danger’

Diego Garcia, part of the Chagos Islands, is around 3,800km (2,360 miles) away from Iran.

The Conversation

Why the Chagos Islands deal is delayed – and Mauritius is threatening to sue the UK

More than a year ago, the UK agreed to grant Mauritius sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago, which Britain has governed as the British Indian Ocean Territory since 1965. But the treaty to transfer sovereignty has hit choppy waters. The deal has stalled in the UK parliament and Mauritius has now…

The Guardian - UK

Half-truths and no truths: Trump’s latest claims on the UK factchecked

From the Chagos Islands to ‘windmills’ and sharia law, the US president’s comments do not bear much scrutiny

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The Independent UK

Starmer to be accused of ‘crimes against humanity’ in legal challenge to Chagos deal

The UK government is set to face a battle in court on 13 March over Starmer’s plans to hand over the Indian Ocean islands to Mauritius focussing on the historic human rights of the Chagossians

The Independent UK

New Chagos shambles as government forced to deny deal paused over Trump intervention

It comes as a group of Chagossians who have defied the UK government and landed on one of the Indian Ocean islands have told The Independent that they are not there for a publicity stunt and plan to stay permanently

The Guardian - UK

Foreign Office denies minister’s claim the Chagos Islands deal has been paused – as it happened

Minister told MPs the deal had been been paused, but that was immediately denied by the Foreign Office

Evening Standard

Nigel Farage claims the Maldives will launch counter-claim over Chagos Islands

The Reform UK leader, who visited the Maldives over the weekend, said they are “upset” about the UK’s Chagos deal with Mauritius.

The Independent UK

Farage says he was barred from Chagos Islands— Here’s the truth | Debunked

Nigel Farage has claimed the UK government refused him entry to the Chagos Islands. However, when approached by The Independent, the government said they were not notified in advance of his plans and were unaware he was in the Maldives until he spoke publicly.

The Guardian - UK

Nigel Farage accused of ‘Maga stunts’ for saying he was denied access to Chagos Islands

Reform UK leader flew to the Maldives for a day despite not having permit to visit nearby archipelago

The Times of India

Trump withdraws support for Chagos deal as four Chagossians land on disputed archipelago saying they plan to settle there

US President Donald Trump has reversed his stance, withdrawing support for the UK's deal to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. Trump called the agreement a "big mistake" and questioned the validity of claims to the islands, emphasizing the importance of the Diego Garcia military base.

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