🇺🇸🇬🇧🇩🇬⚡- The United Kingdom has dropped the bill to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius.

The largest island in the archipelago, Diego Garcia, is home to the joint US/UK-operated base, which is the largest American installation in the Indian Ocean.

To note, Mauritius is effectively held captive under Chinese authority due to various Chinese investments in its economy, for example, a $260 million loan from the China Exim Bank to build the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

In addition, China voided $10 million USD of Mauritian debt in exchange for “good relations,” effectively handing over their autonomy to the Chinese.

🇺🇸- "Congratulations to the Great and Very Talented Crew of Artemis II. The entire trip was spectacular, the landing was perfect and, as President of the United States, I could not be more proud! I look forward to seeing you all at the White House soon. We’ll be doing it again and then, next step, Mars! President DONALD J. TRUMP" - President Trump via Truth Social.

🇱🇧🇮🇱⚡️- Hezbollah drone intrusion in northern Israel.

🇺🇬🇮🇷🇮🇱⚡️- "I'm ready to deploy 100,000 Ugandan soldiers in Israel. Under my command. To protect the Holy Land. The land of Jesus Christ our God!" - Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Chief of Defence Forces of Uganda.

🇺🇦🇷🇺⚡- Two deaths reported after a Russian strike in Odesa, Ukraine, according to AFP.

🇺🇸🇨🇳🇮🇷⚡️- According to CNN, U.S. intelligence indicates that China is preparing to deliver new air defense systems to Iran within the next few weeks, according to three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments.

The systems Beijing is preparing to transfer are shoulder-fired anti-air missile systems known as MANPADs, the sources said, which posed an asymmetric threat to low-flying US military aircraft throughout the course of the five-week war and could again if the ceasefire falls apart.

Two of the sources told CNN there are indications that Beijing is working to route the shipments through third countries to mask their true origin.

🇮🇷🇵🇰⚡️- The Iranian delegation is expected to meet with the Pakistani Prime Minister within the next 30 minutes. They will discuss the preconditions needed to start negotiations, according to Tasnim News Agency.

🗓️ Exactly six weeks ago on Saturday 28 February, #Iran fell victim to a regime-imposed internet blackout that remains in place after 1008 hours, now entering day 43. The censorship measure's harms grow daily, damaging livelihoods and violating Iranians' digital and human rights.

🇺🇸🇮🇷⚡️- A senior Iranian official told Reuters that the US had agreed to release frozen Iranian assets, and that this offer was directly linked to opening the Strait of Hormuz.

🇸🇦🇵🇰🇮🇷⚡️- The Saudi Ministry of Defence announces the arrival of Fighter and support aircraft from Pakistan to King Abdulaziz Air Base.

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have a mutual defence agreement, and Pakistan has repeatedly threatened Iran that it will help protect Saudi Arabia if the attacks against them continue.

🇺🇸⚡️- According to Bloomberg, nearly half of the planned data centers to be built in 2026 in the U.S. are delayed or cancelled.

🇺🇸🇮🇷⚡️- The White House has denied these claims.

🇺🇸🇵🇰🇮🇷⚡️- A meeting between JD Vance, Vice President of the United States, and Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan is taking place.

The Iranian delegation team has already spoken to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, and it is expected that after the meeting with the US team, that negotiations between both sides will take place if the pre-conditions are met.

🇺🇸🇮🇷🇵🇰⚡- Iran's delegation has conveyed their 'red-lines' to the Pakistani mediators, IRIB reports.

🇮🇷🇵🇰⚡️- Iranian media reports that the Iranian delegation team gave their red lines to the Pakistani mediators. These red lines are;

1. The Strait of Hormuz under full Iranian control.
2. Payment of war reparations.
3. The release of frozen Iranian assets.
4. A stable and genuine ceasefire in all areas relevant to Iran.

🇮🇷🇵🇰 - The Iranian delegation in Islamabad.

🇺🇸- "Massive numbers of completely empty oil tankers, some of the largest anywhere in the World, are heading, right now, to the United States to load up with the best and “sweetest” oil (and gas!) anywhere in the World. We have more oil than the next two largest oil economies combined - and higher quality. We are waiting for you. Quick turnaround! President DJT" - President Trump via Truth Social.

🇱🇧🇮🇱⚡️- After a five and a half hour break, Hezbollah rockets have been launched at northern Israel again.

🇺🇸🇵🇰🇮🇷⚡️- The talks between JD Vance and the Pakistan Prime minister have ended, and media is awaiting the results from the discussions.

Negotiations will only continue if the United States agrees to Iran's pre-conditions.

🇱🇧🇮🇱⚡️- Israel conducted strikes in southern Lebanon a few hours ago. Lebanese authorities report at least 10 deaths, including 3 first responders.

🇮🇷⚡- Iranian authorities arrested 123 individuals in the Hamedan region of western Iran. The arrests were made as part of efforts in dismantling a 'US-Israeli mercenary network'.