Maldives asks UK to reopen sovereignty talks over Chagos Islands

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has written to UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, requesting the reopening of talks regarding the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands instead of handing them over to Mauritius. Muizzu emphasized the importance of meaningful dialogue between the UK and the Maldives, asserting that the Maldives' claim is backed by historical ties and geographical proximity. The islands are home to a key UK-US military base on Diego Garcia.