UK to hold off on deal ceding Chagos Islands amid US opposition

The United Kingdom has set aside a bill to cede the Chagos Islands to Mauritius due to a lack of support from US President Donald Trump. Last May, an agreement was announced to return sovereignty of the islands to Mauritius, but Trump called the move an 'act of great stupidity.' The UK government stated that ensuring the long-term operational security of Diego Garcia, the largest island in the archipelago, remains a priority.