[Mauritius announces suspension of diplomatic relations with Maldives]On February 27, 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration, and International Trade of Mauritius issued a statement announcing the suspension of all diplomatic relations with the Maldives effective immediately.
This move is due to the Maldives government no longer recognizing Mauritius' sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago and opposing the relevant agreements between Mauritius and the United Kingdom. This decision reflects Mauritius' commitment to safeguarding national interests and adhering to the principle of sovereignty.Editor/Gao Xue
At around midnight on February 27, 2026, a freight train departed from the Ferenc train station in Budapest, marking the official start of freight transportation on the Hungarian section of the Hungary Serbia Railway.
The Hungary Serbia Railway is a brand project of cooperation between China and Central and Eastern European countries, which was jointly witnessed and launched by the prime ministers of China, Hungary, and Serbia in 2013. The opening of freight transportation this time is an important milestone in the construction of the project.Editor/Gao Xue
On February 27, 2026, a Bolivian Air Force C-130 Hercules military transport plane crashed shortly after takeoff in El Alto, resulting in at least 15 deaths and 30 injuries.
The Bolivian fire department has confirmed this casualty figure. After the accident, El Alto International Airport was temporarily closed. The rescue work is still ongoing at present.Editor/Gao Xue