international waters

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The Tagor was detained on Sunday morning in international waters with the help of Britain and other partners, after its Russian captain refused to comply with orders, prosecutors said.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

If the U.S. doesn’t rely on foreign oil, why should it be concerned about international waters?

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Congress passed the law at issue in the case—the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act—in 1996 after Cuba shot down American civilian airplanes over international waters.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

"We are talking about two foreign nationals that were arrested in international waters approximately a thousand kilometres from Gaza and brought into Israel against their will."

From BBC • May 5, 2026

These “floating warehouses” were then anchored in international waters for six months or even a year, beyond the reach of the Coast Guard.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield