international law
noun
: a body of rules that control or affect the rights of nations in their relations with each other
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Both countries have stepped up efforts to safeguard freedom of navigation and uphold international law in the strait, including hosting a summit with 51 other nations in April.
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Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
Oman has said that any agreement will comply with international law, although the prospect of a financial system on a waterway that typically handles around 20% of the world's oil has sparked alarm.
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Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
Takaichi said New Delhi and Tokyo shared a commitment to Japan’s initiative of free and open Indo-Pacific based on freedom of navigation and respect for international law.
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Sheikh Saaliq,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
In a statement to The Associated Press on Monday, the Iranian team said Mullin's remarks showed a lack of commitment to international law and the basic standards expected to host a global tournament.
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ABC News,
30 June 2026
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Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
Oman has said that any agreement will comply with international law, although the prospect of a financial system on a waterway that typically handles around 20% of the world's oil has sparked alarm.
—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
Takaichi said New Delhi and Tokyo shared a commitment to Japan’s initiative of free and open Indo-Pacific based on freedom of navigation and respect for international law.
—
Sheikh Saaliq,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
In a statement to The Associated Press on Monday, the Iranian team said Mullin's remarks showed a lack of commitment to international law and the basic standards expected to host a global tournament.
—
ABC News,
30 June 2026
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“International law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/international%20law. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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