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UK pauses Chagos Islands deal after Trump criticism over Diego Garcia
The United Kingdom has paused its plan to transfer control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius following strong criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump, raising new uncertainty over the future of a key military base in the Indian Ocean. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government has not abandoned the agreement but acknowledged delays in advancing the proposal through Parliament. Officials indicated there is insufficient time in the current legislative session to formalize
UK pauses Chagos Islands deal after Trump criticism over Diego Garcia
The United Kingdom has paused its plan to transfer control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius following strong criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump, raising new uncertainty over the future of a key military base in the Indian Ocean. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government has not abandoned the agreement but acknowledged delays in advancing the proposal through Parliament. Officials indicated there is insufficient time in the current legislative session to formalize









