UK Halts Chagos Islands Deal After US Resistance

Britain has paused its plan to cede sovereignty over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius following significant U.S. opposition. The long-contested islands host the strategic Diego Garcia military base, vital for U.S. and British operations. British officials confirmed that the agreement, which would lease the base to the U.S. for 99 years, remains stalled without Washington's approval. The move came after repeated criticism from former U.S. President Donald Trump, who labeled the deal a 'big mistake