UK Reconsiders Chagos Handover
The United Kingdom has begun reviewing its agreement to transfer sovereignty over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, after US President Donald Trump strongly criticised the deal and said he did not support it.
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Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Leaders Call for Independence from UK
The leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have signed a joint agreement calling for their nations to have the right to determine their own constitutional futures, in an unprecedented challenge to the United Kingdom’s political union.
UK Says Maldives Has No Role in Chagos Sovereignty Dispute
The UK has said that the Maldives has no role in the sovereignty dispute over the Chagos Archipelago, despite Maldives President’s request for formal consultations with Britain over the islands and their surrounding maritime area.
New Prime Minister Approves US Use of British Bases for Iran Attacks
Andy Burnham, has approved the continued use of British military bases by the United States for selected attacks against Iran.
Oil Tankers Targeted in Strait of Hormuz Attacks
Several oil tankers and commercial vessels have reportedly come under attack through the Strait of Hormuz, which links Iran and Oman.
UK Tariff Relief Could Double Maldives Fish Exports, Says Government
The government says the United Kingdom’s decision to remove tariffs on Maldivian fish products could help double the country’s fish exports to the UK. Chief Spokesperson at the President’s Office, Mohamed Hussain Shareef, said Maldives currently exports more than GBP 17 million worth of fish products to the UK annually, equivalent to about USD 25…
Maldives and UK Discuss Expanding Defence Ties
The Ministry of Defence has held discussions on strengthening relations between the Maldives and the UK. Official talks were held regarding ways to further strengthen the relationship between the Maldives and the United Kingdom in the field of defence. The discussions took place during a courtesy call paid to Defence Minister Hassan Rasheed by the…