Direct Flights to Port Louis: Ethiopian Airlines will launch a new Addis Ababa–Port Louis route from 12 July 2026, operating three times a week (ET887/ET886), cutting travel time and boosting tourism and trade links. Chagos Islands Shockwave: The White House is reportedly reviewing options that could include the US buying the Chagos Islands from Mauritius, aiming to secure Diego Garcia’s future as Britain weighs sovereignty transfer to Mauritius. Ebola Border Measures: Mauritius has temporarily banned entry for foreigners arriving from (or transiting through) the DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan, with Mauritian residents allowed back but facing a mandatory 21-day quarantine. Yogasana Goes Global: India’s inaugural World Yogasana Championships in Ahmedabad is drawing 400+ athletes from 60+ countries, with PM Modi backing the sport’s push toward Olympic recognition. Arts & Screen Buzz: Apple TV’s thriller “Cape Fear” is climbing charts worldwide, while Emmanuel Jal keeps Afro-house energy high with a crowd-stirring “Never Give Up! Never Give In!” moment. Local Culture Spotlight: A Mauritius-linked literary piece revisits how French colonial-era stories like “Paul et Virginie” still echo in Port Louis’ Vallée des Prêtres.