International waters
Coverage of International waters in the Nexus archive.
- China’s nuke missile test routine or cause for Pacific panic?
A Chinese navy submarine launched a nuclear-capable long-range ballistic missile into international waters in the South Pacific on July 6. The missile, carrying an inert dummy warhead, is believed to have splashed down near Tuvalu, with the Chinese government describing the test as a routine annual military activity.
- Australian Gaza aid flotilla activists allege abuse after Israeli abduction
Activists from an Australian Gaza aid flotilla allege they were assaulted and tortured during Israeli detention after their vessel was intercepted in international waters. The incident highlights tensions over humanitarian aid efforts and Israeli security operations.
- Staten Island Rep calls on US military to grab Raul Castro and drag him to justice — just like Maduro
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis called for the US military to apprehend Cuban leader Raul Castro, comparing it to actions against Venezuela's Maduro, as the DOJ nears unsealing an indictment over the 1996 shoot-down of two US aircraft in international waters that killed four people, including three.
- Condemnation and protests against Israel’s raid of Gaza aid flotilla
Israel has faced international condemnation for intercepting Gaza-bound aid boats in international waters, sparking protests. The incident occurred as aid was being sent to Gaza, leading to widespread criticism of Israel's actions.
- Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla near Crete and detains 175 activists
Israel intercepted a pro-Palestinian flotilla of 22 boats near Crete, detaining 175 activists. The activists claim the interception occurred in international waters and was illegal.
- Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla near Crete and detains 175 activists
Israel intercepted a pro-Palestinian flotilla near Crete, detaining 175 activists. The activists claim 22 aid-carrying boats were illegally stopped in international waters.
- US military board, seize another ship in international waters
The Pentagon has released video showing US soldiers descending from helicopters to board and seize another ship in international waters.
- Iran calls US ship seizure ‘piracy’: Is it?
Iran accuses the US of piracy for seizing its ships in international waters, a practice that has continued since the early stages of the conflict between the two nations. The US has been targeting Iranian vessels as part of its broader military and economic strategies against Iran.
- US military prepares to board Iran-linked vessels
The U.S. military is preparing to board and seize commercial vessels linked to Iran in international waters, as part of President Trump's plan to expand a naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. The plan, discussed by an anonymous source with The Hill, aims to escalate pressure on Iran amid heightened tensions.