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US overtakes Mauritius to become India’s 2nd largest FDI source as inflows cross $11 billion mark

The investment landscape is changing. The United States has now claimed the title of India's second-largest foreign investor, overtaking Mauritius. Equity infusions from America more than doubled to exceed $11 billion during the 2025-26 period. While Singapore holds the crown, sectors such as food processing, computer hardware, and shipping are…

The Economic Times

Africa forward summit: Africa’s space race takes off {Business Africa}

At the Africa Forward Summit, SkyConnect is showing how Africa can turn idle ground stations into a shared network that cuts satellite data costs and delivers critical information faster and Mauritius’ “Brain Gain” Strategy: How a Tourism Island Is Turning African Brain Drain into a Talent Magnet.

Euronews

In 2013, scientists studying volcanic rocks near Mauritius uncovered ancient zircon clues that revealed a buried microcontinent beneath the Indian Ocean

Scientists have found a piece of ancient Earth's crust hidden in the Indian Ocean. This submerged landmass, called Mauritia, is not a lost continent but a microcontinent. Its discovery was made using tiny minerals and gravity measurements. This finding helps understand how continents break apart. Mauritia reveals secrets of Earth's…

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Mauritius aims to attract 100 wealthy migrants a year under new golden visa programme

Mauritius is launching a new golden visa program to attract approximately 100 high-net-worth individuals annually. Applicants must invest at least $1 million to encourage foreign investment and long-term relocation, particularly in technology and renewable energy sectors. The government asserts a robust due diligence framework is in place to manage financial…

The Economic Times

Tiny island nation unveils $1 million 'Golden Visa' for the wealthy—80% cheaper than Trump's, with one catch: you're renting

The government of Mauritius is launching a Golden Visa scheme, a la the White House, following requests from wealthy individuals.

Fortune

Strawberry Sunsets, Endless Ocean Views and an Unforgettable Taste of Creole Culture – If You’re Dreaming of Mauritius, This Should Be Your First Stop

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Marie Claire

Revealed: UK oil refinery owner moved Russian loans to offshore subsidiary where sanctions did not apply

MPs call for investigation into Essar Energy, owner of Stanlow refinery, which shifted loans from ‘Putin’s piggy bank’ VTB to Mauritius

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Taiwanese president forced to cancel visit to African ally after ‘pressure campaign’ from China

Lai Ching-te was set to fly through the airspace of Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar to visit Taiwan’s only diplomatic ally in Africa

The Independent UK

This Mauritius hotel boasts some of the best sunsets on the island

HOTELS: On the sun-drenched coast of Flic-en-Flac, George Clode finds a perfect blend of Mauritian tradition and opportunities for relaxation

The Independent UK

Minister laments ‘regrettable delay’ in Chagos Islands bill with final draft yet to be agreed

No 10 earlier said that handing sovereignty over the islands to Mauritius was “the best way to protect a vital” military base on Diego Garcia

The Independent UK

Chagos Islands treaty is now ‘impossible to agree at political level’, UK minister says

Stephen Doughty says US withdrawal of support means bill cannot complete passage through parliament

The Guardian - UK

Chagos Islands deal shelved – legal expert explains what happens next

The UK government has shelved legislation to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, after the US government withdrew its support for the deal.

The Conversation

Mauritius vows to ‘decolonise’ Chagos Islands after Starmer shelves handover

Mauritian foreign minister pledges to ‘spare no effort’ to regain control of islands, as US fails to give approval of deal

The Guardian - UK

UK puts Chagos sovereignty plan on hold following opposition from Trump

The UK has paused plans to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, throwing the future of a long-negotiated deal into uncertainty as London seeks backing from Washington.

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The Independent UK

Secret discussions on resettling Chagos Islands after Starmer pauses Mauritius deal

Exclusive: The development comes as representatives of the Chagossians have asked the United Nations to intervene to prevent Keir Starmer ‘committing a crime against humanity’

The Guardian - UK

UK forced to shelve Chagos Islands legislation after US dropped support

Officials accept that time has run out to pass law to allow transfer of islands to Mauritius

The Times of India

'Will only proceed with US support': UK pulls out of Chagos deal after Donald Trump's criticism

Britain's proposed Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius has stalled due to US approval uncertainties, particularly Donald Trump's opposition. The agreement, which would transfer sovereignty while leasing Diego Garcia, faces legislative hurdles before Parliament dissolves. Officials emphasize the deal's dependence on US backing for the strategic base's security, leaving its future…

Reason

The Islanders Expelled To Build the West's Middle East Fortress

The British Empire evacuated the Chagos Islands to build a military base, which the U.S. is using in the Iran War. Now, a court ruling is giving the original owners hope of going home.

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The Independent UK

What is the Chagos Islands ruling and why is it a blow for Starmer?

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Starmer’s Chagos deal dealt major blow as judge rules Chagossians have right to live on disputed islands

Justice James Lewis, the judge for the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) Court, has ruled that Chagossians have a right of abode on the islands

The Independent UK

Maldives tells the UK it ‘will not recognise’ Chagos Islands deal

The intervention could serve as a further blow to Keir Starmer’s already beleaguered deal

The Independent UK

The easy, flavour-packed recipes single parents swear by – from cheesy naan to one-tray peri peri chicken

From cheesy naan to one-tray peri peri chicken, these easy, flavour-packed recipes from MasterChef winner Shelina Permalloo are designed for busy households – offering quick wins, minimal washing-up and meals that actually get eaten

The Independent UK

Why is the US-UK Diego Garcia military base in the Chagos Islands a target for Iran?

Two ballistic missiles were launched towards the UK-US military island base on the Chagos Islands

Times Life

4 Places Outside India Where Shiva Temples Exist

There is something deeply timeless about Lord Shiva. He is not bound by geography, language, or even religion in the conventional sense. While India is home to countless sacred Shiva temples, what many people don’t realize is that the devotion to Shiva has travelled far beyond Indian borders. Across continents…

The Conversation

Why the Chagos Islands deal is delayed – and Mauritius is threatening to sue the UK

More than a year ago, the UK agreed to grant Mauritius sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago, which Britain has governed as the British Indian Ocean Territory since 1965. But the treaty to transfer sovereignty has hit choppy waters. The deal has stalled in the UK parliament and Mauritius has now…

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