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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
World

US military base at Diego Garcia thrown back into uncertainty amid Chagos deal turmoil

The Chagos Islands deal has become uncertain due to conflicting statements from the UK government regarding discussions with the US about the Diego Garcia military base.

Feb 26 β€’ 03:10 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Confusion over Chagos Islands deal as Foreign Office denies handover β€˜paused’

The UK government insists plans to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius are proceeding, despite mixed messages from a Foreign Office minister regarding the status of the deal.

Feb 25 β€’ 16:43 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Aftonbladet
National & Local

London: The transfer of Mauritius is paused

The UK has paused the transfer of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius following criticism from the US over the agreement.

Feb 25 β€’ 15:22 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ Seznam ZprΓ‘vy
National & Local

Britain has suspended the ratification of the agreement to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius

Britain has halted the ratification of a deal regarding the transfer of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius.

Feb 25 β€’ 15:22 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° DR Nyheder
World

United Kingdom pauses agreement on island group

The UK has put on hold an agreement to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius due to pressure from the US President.

Feb 25 β€’ 15:15 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ NRK
National & Local

United Kingdom pauses transfer of the Chagos Islands

The UK has suspended the process of transferring the Chagos Islands, including a military base, to Mauritius following a long-standing dispute over the islands' status.

Feb 25 β€’ 14:30 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Return of the Chagos: UK's Law Review Postponed After Trump's Reversal

The UK has postponed the review of a bill concerning the return of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius following a recent statement by Donald Trump, which intensified the geopolitical tensions surrounding the strategic Diego Garcia base.

Feb 23 β€’ 09:35 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

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

Nigel Farage claims he was denied access to the Chagos Islands by the UK government in a humanitarian mission, prompting accusations of political theatrics.

Feb 22 β€’ 18:51 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Nigel Farage accused of 'cheap stunt' after being 'denied entry' to Chagos Islands

Nigel Farage criticized the UK government for denying him entry to the Chagos Islands, which he claims is part of a political stunt amidst ongoing discussions about sovereignty over the islands.

Feb 22 β€’ 11:27 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί ABC News AU
World

Trump tells Starmer to avoid 'wokeism' in Chagos Islands agreement

Donald Trump has urged British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resist what he considers 'wokeism' and maintain control of the strategically significant Chagos Islands amid their transfer to Mauritius.

Feb 22 β€’ 04:02 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
World

Global Newspapers: Britain Refuses to Allow Washington to Strike Iran from Its Territory

Britain has refused to allow the U.S. to launch military strikes against Iran from its airbases, citing legal concerns over international law.

Feb 19 β€’ 20:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
World

Trump changed mind on Chagos deal β€˜after UK blocked use of Diego Garcia for Iran strikes’

Donald Trump reversed his stance on the Chagos Islands deal due to the UK's refusal to allow the US to use Diego Garcia for potential military strikes against Iran.

Feb 19 β€’ 18:53 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
World

London's Chagos Agreement: Trump Wants the Deal – or Not

The U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed doubts regarding the UK’s agreement to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while retaining control over the military base.

Feb 19 β€’ 16:42 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Trump u-turned on Chagos 'because UK hasn't agreed' to him launching Iran strikes from Britain

Donald Trump reversed his position on the Chagos Islands due to the UK government's refusal to allow military strikes on Iran from British bases.

Feb 19 β€’ 14:35 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Donald Trump's latest Chagos tantrum 'won't stop deal going ahead'

UK officials confirm that a controversial sovereignty deal regarding the Chagos Islands will proceed despite objections from US President Donald Trump.

Feb 19 β€’ 13:20 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ ERR
World

Trump May Use Chagos Archipelago to Bomb Iran

Donald Trump indicates that the US may use the military base on the Chagos Islands against Iran amidst ongoing tensions over the UK returning the islands to Mauritius.

Feb 19 β€’ 12:42 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ NRK
World

Trump warns Britain against giving up base in the Indian Ocean

Trump warns Britain not to relinquish a military base in the Indian Ocean's Chagos Islands, emphasizing its potential importance amid rising tensions with Iran.

Feb 18 β€’ 23:22 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Trump tells Starmer handing Chagos Islands to Mauritius is a β€˜big mistake’

Donald Trump has cautioned UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer against handing over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, calling it a significant error.

Feb 18 β€’ 20:44 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ South China Morning Post
World

Trump tells Starmer β€˜do not give away Diego Garcia’ in fresh attack on Chagos Islands deal

Donald Trump has criticized UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer over a deal to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago, expressing concerns about China's influence and the implications for U.S. military operations.

Feb 18 β€’ 20:19 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
World

Trump warns Starmer not to 'cede' a military base in the Chagos Islands

Donald Trump cautioned UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer against leasing the Diego Garcia military base, suggesting its strategic significance in potential US operations against Iran.

Feb 18 β€’ 19:31 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
World

"Don't give up Diego Garcia": Trump's strong warning to Britain with an eye on Iran

US President Donald Trump warned Britain not to cede the strategic Diego Garcia base in the Indian Ocean, emphasizing its importance in any potential US action against Iran.

Feb 18 β€’ 19:09 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
World

BREAKING: Donald Trump changes his mind on Chagos deal AGAIN in latest rant at PM

Donald Trump has reversed his stance on the UK Prime Minister's agreement regarding the Chagos Islands, criticizing the lease arrangement once again.

Feb 18 β€’ 18:58 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Sky News
National & Local

Starmer 'making a big mistake' over Diego Garcia, says Trump

Donald Trump criticized UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for potentially conceding control of Diego Garcia as part of a controversial lease deal with Mauritius.

Feb 18 β€’ 18:56 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Retrocession of the Chagos to Mauritius: Chagossians land on the archipelago during a forceful operation

Chagossians opposed to the retrocession of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius landed on the archipelago in what has been deemed an illegal operation by the Mauritian government.

Feb 18 β€’ 11:25 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
World

Washington will begin discussions with Mauritius on its military presence in the Chagos Islands

The U.S. is set to begin discussions with Mauritius regarding its military presence in the Chagos Islands following a notable agreement between the UK and Mauritius.

Feb 18 β€’ 06:41 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Four Chagossians return to islands in attempt to stop British transfer to Mauritius

Four Chagos Islanders have returned to their homeland to establish a permanent settlement, challenging a British plan to transfer the territory to Mauritius while maintaining a military base.

Feb 17 β€’ 19:19 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ ERR
World

Trump gives the green light to the return of the Chagos Islands

Trump has approved the return of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, despite previously opposing the plan.

Feb 6 β€’ 04:52 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
World

Trump signals willingness to defend Diego Garcia military base if future deal threatens US access

President Trump has indicated a willingness to use military force to protect the strategic Diego Garcia air base against any deal that jeopardizes U.S. access, while expressing readiness to improve relations with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Feb 6 β€’ 01:05 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
World

Trump waters down criticism of UK’s Chagos Islands deal after call with Starmer

Donald Trump has softened his previous condemnation of the UK's Chagos Islands deal, referring to it as the best option available for Keir Starmer after having labeled it an act of stupidity just weeks earlier.

Feb 5 β€’ 19:48 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Sky News
National & Local

Trump grudgingly supports Starmer's Chagos deal

Donald Trump expressed mild support for Sir Keir Starmer's Chagos Islands deal, indicating it was the best option after his prior criticisms.

Feb 5 β€’ 19:44 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
World

Donald Trump breaks silence on Chagos Islands deal after talks with Keir Starmer

Donald Trump has reversed his previous stance against the UK's deal regarding the Chagos Islands following a conversation with Keir Starmer.

Feb 5 β€’ 18:58 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή 15min
World

Donald Trump rejected opposition to the return of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius

After a conversation with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, US President Donald Trump stated he retains the right to 'secure and strengthen' the US presence on Diego Garcia if the London agreement fails or threatens American presence.

Feb 5 β€’ 18:56 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ NRK
World

New tones from Trump on military base after Starmer conversation

US President Donald Trump describes his recent discussions with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer regarding the military base on Diego Garcia as 'very productive,' despite previous criticism of Britain's actions concerning the Chagos Islands.

Feb 5 β€’ 18:09 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
World

Conservationists oppose proposal to allow fishing around Chagos Islands

Conservationists are opposing a UK government proposal that would permit fishing around the Chagos Islands, a critical marine reserve, as part of a deal to return the islands to Mauritius.

Feb 3 β€’ 12:08 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Sky News
World

As Trump criticises Chagos deal again - what is in the controversial agreement?

Donald Trump reiterates his criticism of the UK's plan to transition control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, emphasizing concerns over the strategic military base on Diego Garcia.

Jan 20 β€’ 08:38 UTC

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