Britain has shelved plans to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius following strong criticism from US President Trump. The deal, which included leasing Diego Garcia for a century, will not proceed without US support. A former top official indicated the UK government was forced to abandon the plan due to Trump’s opposition.
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UK pauses Chagos handover deal after Trump criticism
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