The UK and Mauritius agreed to a deal regarding the sovereignty of an Indian Ocean archipelago, including control over a key strategic military base in the region, ending a long-running negotiation that had become a point of controversy for British premier Keir Starmer.

Emirates and Air Mauritius have renewed a longstanding partnership which includes a reciprocal codesharing agreement on select routes beyond the gateways of each partner airline, as well as cooperation on frequent flyer programmes and cargo handling services.

The UK has signed a 99-year agreement with Mauritius to retain operational control of the Diego Garcia base, a key UK-US defense hub in the Indian Ocean.

Mauritius is emerging as one of the world’s fastest-growing wealth markets, with its millionaire population projected to double by 2033. Now, the island nation is working to harness the boom — and shed its reputation as a tax haven.