UK postpones Chagos Islands deal due to US opposition

The UK has paused a bill to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius due to a lack of support from US President Donald Trump, who has opposed the move, calling it a “big mistake.” The bill aimed to cede sovereignty over the islands while allowing the UK to lease Diego Garcia, a key military base, for 99 years. Relations between the UK and the US have been strained, particularly following Trump’s criticisms and ongoing geopolitical tensions.

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