territorial waters

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Yet despite this hope, Kiribati and its territorial waters face an existential threat from climate change.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

Also, CNN reported that 38 crew members were rescued after a suspected Iranian attack set two foreign tankers ablaze in Iraqi territorial waters, citing the head of Iraq’s ports company.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

A second Iranian warship was heading towards Sri Lanka's territorial waters Thursday, a day after a US submarine destroyed an Iranian frigate, killing at least 84 sailors, a minister told parliament.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

Herath said the ship was outside Sri Lanka’s territorial waters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

The Danish gunboat compelled the Huns to cease firing on the defenceless crew of this submarine, stranded in Danish territorial waters.

From The Harwich Naval Forces Their Part in the Great War by Knight, E. F. (Edward Frederick)