International Waters

• Canadian company asks U.S. for deep-sea mining permit, bypassing UN agency

  The Metals Company, based in Vancouver, is seeking permission from the U.S. government to start deep-sea mining in international waters, which are regulated by the United Nations.

  Environment

  Apr 29, 2025
  
• China nearly hitting U.S. warship is ‘clearly provocative’: ex-navy head

  Retired vice-admiral Mark Norman told Global News the Chinese captain 'knew exactly what he was doing' in nearly hitting a U.S. warship in the Taiwan Strait.

  World

  Jun 4, 2023
  
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• Why is China ‘buzzing’ Canadian, Australian planes? Here’s what you need to know

  Experts say the incidents have broader implications for Chinese aggression in the Asia-Pacific region and efforts to enforce sanctions on North Korea.

  World

  Jun 8, 2022
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• Chinese fighter planes intercept Australian aircraft during ‘routine’ activity

  Chinese fighter planes have intercepted an Australian aircraft in the South China Sea Region during a routine surveillance activity by Australia in international airspace.

  World

  Jun 4, 2022
• ‘Concerning’ Chinese jet pilot behaviour will be raised with UN Security Council: Joly

  Canada's foreign affairs minister Melanie Joly said the Canadian surveillance plane that China is targeting is on a UN mission and should be allowed to fly without interference.

  World

  Jun 3, 2022
• Trudeau calls reports of Chinese fighter jets buzzing Canadian planes ‘extremely troubling’

  Canada's prime minister and foreign affairs minister said they intend to discuss the issue directly with Chinese officials, despite Beijing staying quiet on the reports.

  World

  Jun 2, 2022
• Bitcoin couple fears death penalty for ‘seasteading’ off Thailand

  Thailand's navy says an American man and his Thai girlfriend have threatened national sovereignty by living in a floating "seastead" home off the coast.

  World

  Apr 18, 2019