UK shelves Chagos Islands handover plan following Trump opposition. The British government has abandoned its proposal to transfer the Indian Ocean archipelago to Mauritius after facing criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump, who called the deal "great stupidity" and "total weakness." The islands, home to the strategically critical Diego Garcia military base, were set to be transferred under an agreement signed in May 2025. Under the original arrangement, the UK would have retained operational control of the joint UK-US military installation through a 99-year lease, paying approximately 101 million pounds annually. However, Trump's January criticism prompted the UK to shelve the necessary legislation before Parliament dissolves. Government officials maintain they have not fully abandoned the agreement but acknowledge they lack time to pass required bills.
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