Lammy to meet Rubio in bid to save Chagos Islands deal
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy will meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio later this month to try to secure a deal to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while retaining access to the US military base on Diego Garcia, amid concerns about China's influence.
Lammy to meet Rubio in bid to save Chagos Islands deal
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy will meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio later this month to try to secure a deal to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while retaining access to the US military base on Diego Garcia, amid concerns about China's influence.
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Trump's Presidency Strains UK-US and Ireland-US Relations
Trump's presidency creates uncertainty for both the UK and Ireland; the UK faces potential economic fallout from tariffs and a strained relationship due to a new ambassador, while Ireland worries about US corporate tax changes impacting its economy.
Trump's Presidency Strains UK-US and Ireland-US Relations
Trump's presidency creates uncertainty for both the UK and Ireland; the UK faces potential economic fallout from tariffs and a strained relationship due to a new ambassador, while Ireland worries about US corporate tax changes impacting its economy.
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UK Delays Chagos Islands Handover Pending Trump Administration Consultation
The UK delayed the Chagos Islands handover to Mauritius due to concerns raised by US President-elect Trump's allies about national security, prioritizing UK interests and the protection of the Diego Garcia military base.
UK Delays Chagos Islands Handover Pending Trump Administration Consultation
The UK delayed the Chagos Islands handover to Mauritius due to concerns raised by US President-elect Trump's allies about national security, prioritizing UK interests and the protection of the Diego Garcia military base.
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40% Bias Score
Britain Delays Chagos Islands Handover to Mauritius
Britain has postponed the transfer of sovereignty over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, pending consultation with President-elect Trump's administration, due to the islands' strategic importance to U.S. military operations based on Diego Garcia.
Britain Delays Chagos Islands Handover to Mauritius
Britain has postponed the transfer of sovereignty over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, pending consultation with President-elect Trump's administration, due to the islands' strategic importance to U.S. military operations based on Diego Garcia.
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Chagos Islands Deal Stalled Over Financial Disagreements
Negotiations between the UK and Mauritius over the Chagos Islands are stalled due to disagreements over financial compensation for Mauritius relinquishing sovereignty, despite an agreement for the UK to retain a 99-year lease on Diego Garcia. This is prompting criticism in the UK from the Conservati...
Chagos Islands Deal Stalled Over Financial Disagreements
Negotiations between the UK and Mauritius over the Chagos Islands are stalled due to disagreements over financial compensation for Mauritius relinquishing sovereignty, despite an agreement for the UK to retain a 99-year lease on Diego Garcia. This is prompting criticism in the UK from the Conservati...
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UK to Transfer Chagos Islands to Mauritius Despite Renegotiation Request
The UK plans to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, including a 99-year lease for the Diego Garcia military base, despite Mauritius' new government seeking renegotiation; this follows the displacement of 2,000 Chagossians in the 1960s and 70s to build the base, and the deal aims to address the...
UK to Transfer Chagos Islands to Mauritius Despite Renegotiation Request
The UK plans to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, including a 99-year lease for the Diego Garcia military base, despite Mauritius' new government seeking renegotiation; this follows the displacement of 2,000 Chagossians in the 1960s and 70s to build the base, and the deal aims to address the...
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UK-Mauritius Chagos Islands Deal Hinges on US Approval Amidst Internal Opposition
The UK is negotiating the handover of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, a China ally, for approximately £9 billion to maintain the US-UK military base on Diego Garcia, but faces internal opposition and US scrutiny due to concerns about China's influence.
UK-Mauritius Chagos Islands Deal Hinges on US Approval Amidst Internal Opposition
The UK is negotiating the handover of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, a China ally, for approximately £9 billion to maintain the US-UK military base on Diego Garcia, but faces internal opposition and US scrutiny due to concerns about China's influence.
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52% Bias Score
Starmer's Washington Trip to Avert Trump Tariffs
UK Labour leader Keir Starmer will visit Washington to address potential US tariffs that could reduce the UK economy by 0.9 percent by 2029, impacting defense spending by £2 billion, amidst concerns over strained UK-US relations due to Labour's US election activities.
Starmer's Washington Trip to Avert Trump Tariffs
UK Labour leader Keir Starmer will visit Washington to address potential US tariffs that could reduce the UK economy by 0.9 percent by 2029, impacting defense spending by £2 billion, amidst concerns over strained UK-US relations due to Labour's US election activities.
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UK Delays Chagos Islands Handover Pending US Review
The UK government will delay handing back the Chagos Islands to Mauritius until the new US administration reviews the implications for the Diego Garcia military base, raising concerns about potential Chinese influence in the Indian Ocean; the UK plans to lease back Diego Garcia for £90m annually ove...
UK Delays Chagos Islands Handover Pending US Review
The UK government will delay handing back the Chagos Islands to Mauritius until the new US administration reviews the implications for the Diego Garcia military base, raising concerns about potential Chinese influence in the Indian Ocean; the UK plans to lease back Diego Garcia for £90m annually ove...
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64% Bias Score
UK to Pay £90 Million Annually in Chagos Islands Sovereignty Deal
The UK Labour government is negotiating a deal to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius for approximately £90 million annually, including the lease of the Diego Garcia military base, facing opposition from allies of Donald Trump and concerns over its high cost.
UK to Pay £90 Million Annually in Chagos Islands Sovereignty Deal
The UK Labour government is negotiating a deal to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius for approximately £90 million annually, including the lease of the Diego Garcia military base, facing opposition from allies of Donald Trump and concerns over its high cost.
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60% Bias Score
UK's Chagos Islands Deal Faces US Opposition
The UK's decision to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, including the Diego Garcia military base, faces strong opposition from US allies of President-elect Trump, who question the deal's implications for regional security and the UK's strategic interests; the Mauritian Prime Minist...
UK's Chagos Islands Deal Faces US Opposition
The UK's decision to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, including the Diego Garcia military base, faces strong opposition from US allies of President-elect Trump, who question the deal's implications for regional security and the UK's strategic interests; the Mauritian Prime Minist...
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64% Bias Score
Mauritius Rejects UK Chagos Islands Deal, Future Uncertain
Mauritius's new prime minister rejected a UK deal to cede sovereignty over the Chagos Islands, restarting negotiations for a more financially beneficial agreement; the deal's future hinges on whether it's finalized before the US presidential inauguration, with the incoming administration expressing ...
Mauritius Rejects UK Chagos Islands Deal, Future Uncertain
Mauritius's new prime minister rejected a UK deal to cede sovereignty over the Chagos Islands, restarting negotiations for a more financially beneficial agreement; the deal's future hinges on whether it's finalized before the US presidential inauguration, with the incoming administration expressing ...
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44% Bias Score