territorial waters
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Authorities are now investigating how the drone ended up in Greece's territorial waters and why it may have been in the Mediterranean.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
The U.S.-proposed route goes through Oman’s territorial waters and is located south of the Traffic Separation Scheme.
From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026
The transfers often happen outside Malaysia’s territorial waters, where its jurisdiction and capacity for enforcement are limited.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
China says it is acting inside its territorial waters.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
Sao Tome is optimistic about the development of petroleum resources in its territorial waters in the oil-rich Gulf of Guinea.
From The 2005 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
