Mauritius

Rubio to meet with British FM after Trump criticizes Chagos Islands deal

Last year British Prime Minister Keir Starmer agreed a deal to transfer sovereignty of the Indian Ocean islands to Mauritius, while keeping control of one - Diego Garcia.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives before President Donald Trump speaks to the Knesset, Monday, October 13, 2025, in Jerusalem; illustrative.
US President Donald Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. participate in a roundtable on rural health, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, January 16, 2026.

Donald Trump calls UK's Chagos deal with Mauritius to hand over sovereignty a 'great stupidity'

"Shockingly, our 'brilliant' NATO Ally, the UK, is planning to give away the Island of Diego Garcia, the site of a vital US Military Base, to Mauritius, and to do so FOR NO REASON," Trump said.

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Mauritius

Visiting Mauritius is worth every minute of travel - review

Mauritius is much more than just a beach destination – it’s a country with a unique culture, blending Indian, African, French, and British influences.

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Seychelles

Israelis rediscover Indian Ocean Islands: 50% more flights for Passover 2025

Six direct flights to Seychelles and an additional flight to Mauritius will operate during the upcoming Passover holiday, amid the recovery of Israeli tourism to exotic destinations.

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African paradise: The safest country on the continent you must visit this winter

While it's cold and rainy in Israel, a magical island in the Indian Ocean offers pristine beaches, wild nature, and pleasant temperatures in February.

FEBRUARY 9, 2025ByMEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV
Mauritius

Flights from Israel to Mauritius planned for Passover

Originally planned to begin during Hanukkah, the flights were delayed due to the COVID-19 Omicron wave which swept Israel during that time.

APRIL 14, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
BEACHCOMBER’S TROU aux Biches, Mauritius.

Mauritius PM prepares for 'worst case scenario' from damaged oil tank

Conservationists said they were starting to find dead fish as well as seabirds covered in oil, increasing fears of an ecological catastrophe despite a massive local cleanup operation that includes ma

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