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PM’s spokesperson insists government’s position is unchanged and that the US still supports the dealThe UK will press ahead with plans to hand the Chagos Islands back to Mauritius despite Donald Trump calling it an “act of great stupidity” and suggesti…
The islands, which Britain has agreed to hand over to Mauritius, are home to a strategically important U.S.-British military base.
US President Donald Trump has launched a fierce attack on the United Kingdom over its plans to cede control of Diego Garcia, the strategically vital island hosting a key US military base, to Mauritius. In a strongly worded post on Truth Social, Trump described the move as an act of "great stupidity" that signals weakness to adversaries like China and Russia.The controversy centres on a
Dan Jarvis answers questions in the Commons over the decision to approve a new ‘super-embassy’ UK government approves Chinese ‘mega embassy’ in LondonJack Straw, a former Labour foreign secretary, has praised Keir Starmer for the way he is handling Don…
India’s space agency, ISRO, is gearing up for a series of pivotal strategic missions in early 2026, following a significant military operation scheduled for 12 January.ISRO website confirms that the PSLV-C62 launch, set for 10:17 am IST on that date from Sriharikota, will deploy the DRDO-developed hyperspectral Earth observation satellite Anvesha, also designated EOS-N1.Managed by NewSpace India
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced its first mission of 2026, tentatively scheduled for 10 January, marking a significant commencement to the year’s space activities.This PSLV-C62/EOS-N1 mission will lift off from the First Launch Pad at Sriharikota’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre, utilising the reliable Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle in its 64th flight.It serves as the
India hosted the Seventh National Security Adviser-level meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) in New Delhi on November 20, 2025, chaired by NSA Ajit Doval.The meeting gathered top security officials from Maldives, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. Seychelles participated as an Observer member and Malaysia joined as a Guest for the first time.The Conclave reviewed regional security
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval will host his counterparts from the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) member states in New Delhi on Thursday, marking another key engagement among the Indian Ocean region’s strategic partners. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that this latest meeting builds on the Conclave’s ongoing efforts to deepen collaboration on shared maritime and security
India’s National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO) is reportedly preparing to establish a highly classified Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) generation and collection facility in the Chagos Archipelago, strategically located in the central Indian Ocean. The move underscores India’s expanding intelligence and surveillance footprint across critical maritime corridors frequented by rival navies,
President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam of Mauritius reinforced their nations’ special bilateral relationship during their meeting at Rashtrapati Bhavan on September 16, 2025. Both leaders emphasised the deep-rooted bonds founded on shared history, language, culture, and values, acknowledging the enduring friendship that has grown over decades.President Murmu expressed