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China Sends Coast Guard to Senkaku Islands

Tensions escalate in the East China Sea as China deploys coast guard ships and military drones near Japanese territory following PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks. Read the latest developments.

Dubai's World Islands: $14bn project revival

Discover the remarkable story of Dubai's World Islands - a $14bn project that survived financial crisis and bankruptcy to become an emerging tourism destination. Explore this ambitious development today.

Starmer humiliated as Chagos vote pulled

Sir Keir Starmer's government faces embarrassment after being forced to pull crucial Chagos Islands vote amid fears of defeat in the House of Lords.

UK's Remote Islands: Reach Them in Just 2 Hours

Discover how Britain's most spectacular remote islands are surprisingly accessible with journey times under two hours from mainland UK. From the Isles of Scilly to the Scottish Hebrides, your island escape is closer than you think.

UK surrenders Chagos Islands to Mauritius amid China fears

British MPs have signed a secretive agreement returning the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, raising national security concerns as China invests £30 billion in Mauritian infrastructure, potentially compromising a crucial UK-US military base.

Chinese lobbying on Chagos Islands exposed in Parliament

Labour MP Stephen Doughty exposes concerning Chinese lobbying efforts targeting UK politicians regarding the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, raising serious questions about foreign interference in British politics.

France asserts sovereignty over Indian Ocean islands

President Macron faces international criticism as France asserts sovereignty over scattered islands in the Indian Ocean, raising tensions with Madagascar and challenging UN maritime conventions.

Tavolara: Mediterranean's Tiny Island Paradise

Escape to Tavolara, the Mediterranean's smallest inhabited island where crystal-clear waters meet dramatic limestone cliffs and even the local crabs have royal status. This hidden gem off Sardinia's coast offers breathtaking swimming spots and unforgettab

Starmer's Foreign Policy Could Cost UK £2 Trillion

Exclusive analysis reveals the staggering potential financial and diplomatic consequences of Keir Starmer's proposed foreign policy shifts on the Chagos Islands and Palestinian statehood, raising fears of a crippling reparations bill for the UK.

Tourists push migrant boat back to sea in Lanzarote

Holidaymakers at a Spanish resort were caught on camera forcibly preventing a dinghy carrying migrants from landing. The controversial act has sparked a major debate on immigration and tourist behaviour.

Albanese faces Pacific backlash over Woodside gas decision

Australian PM Anthony Albanese confronts mounting pressure from Pacific leaders over the controversial Woodside North West Shelf extension, overshadowing the Pacific Islands Forum in the Cook Islands. The decision tests Australia's climate commitments and

Travel Writer's Secret Greek Island Beats Mykonos

A seasoned travel journalist uncovers Greece's best-kept secret for 2024 – a stunning, crowd-free island offering authentic charm, pristine beaches, and incredible value, making it the ultimate alternative to the crowded hotspots.

Trump Urges Sunak: Halt Starmer's Chagos Surrender

Ex-US President Donald Trump intervenes in UK politics, pressuring Rishi Sunak to block Keir Starmer's alleged plan to cede sovereignty of the strategic Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius, warning of severe implications for UK-US defence and global security.

Discover Astypalea: Greece's Secret Island Paradise

Ditch the overcrowded hotspots! Our travel guide reveals Astypalea, a breathtaking butterfly-shaped Greek island with pristine beaches, authentic villages, and unspoiled charm that remains Greece's best-kept secret.

Pacific Islands back Israel amid Gaza war censure

As international censure of Israel's actions in Gaza intensifies, a bloc of Pacific Island nations emerges as unlikely diplomatic supporters, reshaping global alliances and drawing scrutiny.

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