Britain to ‘recast’ Chagos Islands deal to address US concerns
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Thursday that he is working to recast the stalled UK-Mauritius deal on the Chagos Islands so it better addresses US concerns over the joint…
UK foreign minister to meet Rubio amid tensions over joint air base
Britain’s foreign minister Yvette Cooper will meet with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday, after President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of London for ceding sovereignty of the…
UK delays Chagos Islands debate after Trump pressure
The British government has indefinitely postponed debate on a bill enshrining into law the UK’s cession of the Chagos archipelago in the Indian Ocean to Mauritius. – The move comes…
Mauritius defends its sovereignty over Chagos islands after Trump criticises UK deal
Mauritius Attorney General Gavin Glover said he still expects the agreement to go ahead despite Trump calling the UK’s deal with Mauritius an act of “great stupidity” and “total weakness”.…