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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

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11 Apr 2026 10:01 AM 260 views

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

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Spain PM rejects war, responds to trade threat over air base dispute

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has strongly criticized the ongoing military strikes against Iran, describing the escalation in the Middle East as a “disaster” and warning that the world cannot risk repeating the mistakes of history. His remarks come shortly after a trade threat was issued to Spain in response to Madrid’s refusal to allow two jointly operated military bases on Spanish territory to be used in the strikes. In a televised address, Sánchez emphasized the dang

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04 Mar 2026 13:43 PM 311 views

Spain PM rejects war, responds to trade threat over air base dispute

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has strongly criticized the ongoing military strikes against Iran, describing the escalation in the Middle East as a “disaster” and warning that the world cannot risk repeating the mistakes of history. His remarks come shortly after a trade threat was issued to Spain in response to Madrid’s refusal to allow two jointly operated military bases on Spanish territory to be used in the strikes. In a televised address, Sánchez emphasized the dang

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UK plans new military powers as rogue drone sightings near bases double

The number of reported sightings of rogue drones operating near military installations in the United Kingdom has more than doubled over the past year, raising fresh concerns over national security and prompting the government to consider significant changes to military powers. Official figures show that incidents increased from 126 in 2024 to 266 in 2025, representing a rise of more than 100 per cent and highlighting what ministers describe as an evolving and increasingly complex threat envir

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02 Feb 2026 14:28 PM 269 views

UK plans new military powers as rogue drone sightings near bases double

The number of reported sightings of rogue drones operating near military installations in the United Kingdom has more than doubled over the past year, raising fresh concerns over national security and prompting the government to consider significant changes to military powers. Official figures show that incidents increased from 126 in 2024 to 266 in 2025, representing a rise of more than 100 per cent and highlighting what ministers describe as an evolving and increasingly complex threat envir

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Lockdown lifted at joint base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst after false alarm

Normal operations have resumed at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey after a brief but serious lockdown triggered by reports of a potential active shooter on the installation. Base officials confirmed that emergency response teams and law enforcement quickly investigated the situation and found no credible threat. According to a statement from the base, emergency personnel responded to reports of an active shooter around 10:58 a.m. Emergency protocols were immediately ac

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30 Sep 2025 15:17 PM 638 views

Lockdown lifted at joint base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst after false alarm

Normal operations have resumed at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey after a brief but serious lockdown triggered by reports of a potential active shooter on the installation. Base officials confirmed that emergency response teams and law enforcement quickly investigated the situation and found no credible threat. According to a statement from the base, emergency personnel responded to reports of an active shooter around 10:58 a.m. Emergency protocols were immediately ac

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UK pauses Chagos Islands deal after Trump criticism over Diego Garcia

UK pauses Chagos Islands deal after Trump criticism over Diego Garcia

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Spain PM rejects war, responds to trade threat over air base dispute

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UK pauses Chagos Islands deal after Trump criticism over Diego Garcia

UK pauses Chagos Islands deal after Trump criticism over Diego Garcia

Spain PM rejects war, responds to trade threat over air base dispute

Spain PM rejects war, responds to trade threat over air base dispute

UK plans new military powers as rogue drone sightings near bases double

UK plans new military powers as rogue drone sightings near bases double

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Lockdown lifted at joint base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst after false alarm

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