World: In October 2024, Mauritius and UK agreed to a deal on Chagos Island under which Mauritius would gain sovereignty over the archipelago, including Diego Garcia, while the UK would retain control of the military base for an initial 99-year lease.

India has been very supportive of finalising Chagos deal, says Mauritius FM Dhananjay Ramful

A court in Mauritius on Monday released on bail the island's former Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth in a money-laundering probe. Watch this report for more details!

Mauritius Ex-PM Pravind Jugnauth gets bail in money laundering probe

Mauritius Ex-PM Pravind Jugnauth gets bail on money graft case

As reservoir levels fall to critical levels, Mauritius imposed water consumption limits on Monday.

Mauritius has previously implemented similar restrictions in response to the annual summer drought.

The island nation relies heavily on water for agricultural and sugarcane production.

Mauritius Imposes Restrictions On Water Usage And Reservoirs Dry Up

The UK and Mauritius have committed to reaching a resolution on the Chagos Islands dispute, with the UK aiming to secure a military base in Diego Garcia.

UK and Mauritius Pledge to Resolve Chagos Islands Dispute, UK Seeks Base in Diego Garcia

Mauritius' newly elected Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam said he has asked the United Kingdom (UK) to give an independent review on a deal over the future of the Chagos Islands.

Mauritius' new PM asks for review of Chagos Islands deal with UK

Mauritius opposition leader Navin Ramgoolam said Tuesday that his alliance had won a crushing election victory over the governing coalition, after the incumbent prime minister conceded he faced a "huge defeat".

Mauritius opposition leader claims sweeping vote win

Mauritius on Saturday (Nov 2) reversed its decision to block social media until its election that had been prompted by a wire-tapping scandal. The ban on social media had been in place for 24 hours, with users on the Indian Ocean island unable to access Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X.

Mauritius reverses decision to block social media amid wire-tapping scandal

Several members of the Chagossian communities held protests in the UK after the government announced the hand over of the Chagos islands to Mauritius. Watch in for more details!

Chagos Islanders Protest In UK: Decision Taken Without Consulting Us, Says Protesting Chagossians

UK government has agreed to hand sovereignty of the long-contested Chagos Islands to Mauritius while retaining sovereignty of Diego Garcia airbase for an initial period of 99 years.

UK Handovers The Control of Chagos Islands to Mauritius

UK Returns Chagos Island to Mauritius, Retains Diego Garcia Airbase

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Sri Lankan leaders to strengthen bilateral ties. He is set to meet leaders from Pakistan and Maldives soon, continuing diplomatic engagements in the region.

BREAKING: Indian EAM Jaishankar Meets Sri Lankan Leaders; To Meet Pakistan, Maldives Leaders Soon

UK government has agreed to hand sovereignty of the long-contested Chagos Islands to Mauritius while retaining sovereignty of Diego Garcia airbase for an initial period of 99 years. Watch in for more details!

UK Retains Control Of Deigo Garvia Airbase, Deal Allows Settlement Of Chagos Islanders

UK Handovers The Control Of Chagos Islands To Mauritius

In Historic Move, UK Gives Sovereignty Of Chagos Islands To Mauritius, Retains Diego Garcia Airbase

Britain announced on Thursday that it will cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius in a deal that ensures the continued operation of the UK-U.S. military base on Diego Garcia. The agreement may also open the door for the return of residents who were displaced decades ago.

UK Agrees To Return Chagos Islands To Mauritius, Ending Decades-Long Dispute

Britain To Return Chagos Islands To Mauritius, Resolving Longstanding Dispute

India was kept in loop as the United Kingdom and Mauritius decided on the future of Chagos Archipelago, key Indian ocean islands, which also host a US base. Under an agreement announced by the two countries on Thursday, the UK relinquished its claim to Chagos and handed over sovereignty to Mauritius.

India kept in loop as Mauritius, UK agree on Indian Ocean archipelago's future

The United Kingdom announced on Thursday (October 3) that it will hand over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, paving the way for displaced islanders to return, while maintaining its right to use the military base on Diego Garcia, which it operates in partnership with the United States.

'Historic': UK transfers sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius

The Financial Services Commission (FSC) of Mauritius has issued a statement rebuffing claims that the country was a 'tax haven' after Hindenburg Research published a report last week and alleged that Indian market regulator chairperson, Madhabi Buch, was in bed with conglomerate Adani Group.

Adani-Hindenburg row: Mauritius banking regulator issues statement on funds linking SEBI chief to Adani

India will help launch a satellite for Mauritius, the announcement for which came during External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar's visit to the country. A project plan document has been exchanged between India's ISRO and its counterpart, the MRIC.

India to help Mauritius launch a satellite; extends support on Chagos

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