Chagos Islands
Coverage of Chagos Islands in the Nexus archive.
- US Chagos talks confirmed amid concerns over China’s expanding naval ambitions
The US and UK are discussing the long-term future of the Diego Garcia military base in the Indian Ocean amid concerns over China's expanding naval ambitions. The US is considering purchasing the Chagos Islands, which host a joint US-British military facility.
- Trump interested in buying Chagos Islands with the strategic Diego Garcia air base
US President Donald Trump is considering a plan to buy the Chagos Islands from Mauritius, as the UK's plans to cede sovereignty of the territory remain stalled, according to a report by the Telegraph.
- Donald Trump is considering buying the Chagos Islands from Mauritius
Donald Trump is considering purchasing the Chagos Islands from Mauritius. The article does not provide additional details about the potential transaction or its implications.
- Donald Trump is considering buying the Chagos Islands from Mauritius
Donald Trump is considering purchasing the Chagos Islands from Mauritius. The transaction involves the acquisition of the Chagos Islands by Trump from Mauritius.
- Trump reportedly considers buying Chagos Islands from Mauritius
Donald Trump is reportedly considering purchasing the Chagos Islands from Mauritius as the UK's plans to transfer sovereignty of the territory remain stalled. The White House has not commented on the potential proposal, which aims to secure control of the Diego Garcia base.
- Trump reportedly considers buying Chagos Islands from Mauritius
Donald Trump is reportedly considering purchasing the Chagos Islands from Mauritius to secure control of the Diego Garcia military base. The UK's plans to cede sovereignty of the territory have stalled, and the White House did not comment on the potential proposal.
- Trump considers buying Chagos Islands from Mauritius, Telegraph reports
The White House is considering buying the Chagos Islands from Mauritius, as reported by the Telegraph. The plan involves bypassing the UK to take control of Diego Garcia, though the report could not be confirmed by Reuters. The White House and UK Foreign Office have not responded to requests for comment.
- Chagossians urge UK to complete islands’ handover to Mauritius
A Chagossian delegation urged UK parliamentarians to finalize legislation transferring the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, citing political delays. The group claims the issue has been 'hijacked within the halls' of UK politics, and the UK government previously shelved the agreement after the US withdrew support.
- Chagos Islands treaty is now ‘impossible to agree at political level’, UK minister says
A treaty to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius faces political deadlock after the US withdrew support, according to UK Foreign Office minister Stephen Doughty. The bill for the agreement cannot proceed through parliament due to the changed stance of Donald Trump's administration.
- Mauritius vows to ‘decolonise’ Chagos Islands after Starmer shelves handover
Mauritius vows to 'decolonise' the Chagos Islands after UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer postponed legislation to hand the islands back. The UK government failed to secure parliamentary approval due to lack of support, including from Donald Trump, while the US did not approve the deal.
- UK halts Chagos Island transfer after US withdraws support
The UK paused the transfer of Chagos Islands to Mauritius after the US withdrew support for the 2024 agreement. The decision follows Trump's administration halting cooperation, impacting the military base on Diego Garcia, which has been shared by the UK and US since the 1970s.
- Mauritius vows to reclaim Chagos Islands after Starmer deal to hand them over collapsed due to Trump's opposition
Mauritius is seeking to reclaim the Chagos Islands after a deal involving UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to transfer the territory collapsed due to opposition from US President Donald Trump. The agreement, which aimed to resolve a long-standing dispute, failed to materialize despite initial negotiations.
- It will take more than 50 years to sort out a future for the Chagos Islands after Keir Starmer abandoned plan to hand it to Mauritius because Trump was 'openly hostile', ex-diplomat says
The UK abandoned plans to transfer Chagos Islands to Mauritius after Keir Starmer's decision, with an ex-diplomat citing Trump's hostility as a key factor. The dispute is expected to take over 50 years to resolve, highlighting ongoing political complexities in the region.
- UK puts Chagos Islands handover deal on hold after Trump withdraws support
The UK has indefinitely postponed handing over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius due to U.S. President Donald Trump's withdrawal of support. The legislation to ratify the agreement stalled in Parliament as the U.S. criticized the deal as 'GREAT STUPIDITY,' impacting the strategic military base on Diego Garcia.
- UK to hold off on deal ceding Chagos Islands amid US opposition
The UK has paused plans to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius due to US opposition. The proposed bill, which would transfer sovereignty of the archipelago, has been delayed amid concerns over the US-UK Diego Garcia military base.
- UK forced to shelve legislation to return Chagos Islands to Mauritius
The UK government has postponed legislation to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after the US withdrew its support. Officials stated there is no time to pass the law before the current parliamentary session ends.
- Chagos Islands deal on the brink as Keir Starmer is forced to delay handover plan after Trump withdrew his support and branded it an 'act of great stupidity'
The Chagos Islands deal faces delays as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer postpones the handover plan due to President Donald Trump's withdrawal of support and his criticism of the plan as an 'act of great stupidity'. The political impasse highlights the complexities of international agreements and the influence of former leaders on current diplomatic efforts.