Chagos Islands & Diego Garcia: Reports say the US is drafting a plan to negotiate control of the Chagos Islands’ Diego Garcia base directly with Mauritius, potentially bypassing the UK as sovereignty talks stall amid renewed geopolitical pressure around Iran. Labour Mobility: Mauritius will reopen its labour market for Bangladeshi workers after ministers agreed to fast-track a bilateral recruitment framework and sign an MoU soon, with Bangladesh offering skilled staff beyond textiles. Aviation Connectivity: Ethiopian Airlines will launch direct Addis Ababa–Port Louis flights from 12 July 2026 (three weekly services), aiming to boost tourism, trade and business links. Ebola Watch: WHO chief Tedros praised Uganda’s handling of Ebola spillover from DR Congo, highlighting cross-border collaboration and warning against crowd-driven spread. Trade & Investment: Pakistan and Mauritius reaffirmed plans to deepen bilateral trade and investment, stressing stronger business-to-business links and institutional cooperation. Capital Markets: Bluestone Jewellery shares are in focus after early investors launched a Rs 300 crore block deal at a 5.4% discount, with a 90-day lock-up for sellers. EU Market Access: India was added to the EU’s authorised list for certain animal-origin and aquaculture products, supporting continued exports beyond September 2026. Tourism/Business Travel: STORY Hospitality is joining Global Hotel Alliance via STORY Discovery and GHA DISCOVERY, extending loyalty benefits across its Indian Ocean and wider portfolio including Mauritius.