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'No change in US position': UK to review Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius

The UK is "reviewing" its Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius, British defence secretary Wes Streeting said on Wednesday, saying the decision was taken because the United States "does not support" the agreement.

The Times of India · Sep 23

Donald Trump Calls UK's Chagos Islands Deal 'Terrible' During First Meeting With Andy Burnham

The US president called Andy Burnham a 'natural businessperson' and talked up UK-US relations but said Britain's Chagos Islands agreement was a 'terrible deal.'

International Business Times UK · Sep 23

Trump praises new British PM Andy Burnham but slams UK deal on Indian Ocean islands

Prime Minister Andy Burnham's first meeting with Trump focused on several critical global issues. They discussed the U.K. and U.S. differences regarding trade, the Chagos Islands, and support for Ukraine. Burnham emphasized the need for regulations on artificial intelligence amidst concerns over misinformation. He also announced military support for Saudi…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

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Trump Hails Burnham as 'Natural Businessperson' and Says UK Is 'More Up' but Brands Chagos Deal 'Terrible'

Donald Trump praised Andy Burnham after their first bilateral meeting, but the leaders disagreed over the Chagos Islands, artificial intelligence regulation and other foreign policy issues.

International Business Times UK · Sep 22

Burnham reacts to Trump criticism of Chagos Islands deal

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The Independent UK · Sep 22

Burnham will review Chagos deal after Trump calls it ‘terrible’

Trump hailed Burnham as a ‘natural business person’ but called the Chagos Islands deal ‘ridiculous’

The Independent UK · Sep 22

Burnham says Chagos Islands resolution with Mauritius is on the cards

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The Independent UK · Sep 22

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Burnham vows to find Chagos Islands resolution with Mauritius after Trump administration pushback

Burnham admitted that a deal is not yet in place over the Chagos Islands

The Independent UK · Sep 22

Maldives asks Andy Burnham to reopen talks over Chagos Islands

Maldives president ‘deeply ⁠disappointed’ not to be consulted when Keir Starmer agreed to cede sovereignty of ‌islands to Mauritius last year

The Independent UK · Sep 9

What next for Chagos Islands as handover deal with Mauritius thrown into doubt

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The Independent UK · Jul 6

Chagos Islands handover deal’s future unclear after Trump’s intervention

Under the terms of the deal agreed last year, Britain would hand sovereignty over the Indian Ocean archipelago to Mauritius but lease back the Diego Garcia base

The Independent UK · Jul 6

Trump is told Chagos Islands ‘are not for sale’ amid reports he wants to buy the territory

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The Independent UK · Jun 8

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 · Jun 8

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 · Jun 7

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AAP · Jun 7

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.

The Conversation · Apr 13

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.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 11

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.

The Independent UK · Apr 11

Secret discussions on resettling Chagos Islands after Starmer pauses Mauritius deal

Exclusive: The development comes as representatives of the Chagossians have asked the United Nations to intervene to prevent Keir Starmer ‘committing a crime against humanity’

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The Times of India · Apr 11

'Will only proceed with US support': UK pulls out of Chagos deal after Donald Trump's criticism

Britain's proposed Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius has stalled due to US approval uncertainties, particularly Donald Trump's opposition. The agreement, which would transfer sovereignty while leasing Diego Garcia, faces legislative hurdles before Parliament dissolves. Officials emphasize the deal's dependence on US backing for the strategic base's security, leaving its future…

The Independent UK · Mar 21

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

The Guardian - UK · Mar 3

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

The Guardian - UK · Feb 25

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 · Feb 25

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 Guardian - UK · Feb 22

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

Evening Standard · Feb 20

Foreign Secretary to hold talks in US as Chagos Islands deal thrown into further crisis

Yvette Cooper will hold talks with Marco Rubio in Washington on Friday and the British Indian Ocean territory is likely to be high on the agenda

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