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Why India is still hesitant to commit to the critical High Seas Treaty

India Today 22 Jan 2026
Why India is still hesitant to commit to the critical High Seas Treaty ... .
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Strong wind, high sea and light rain forecast for this weekend in Qatar

The Peninsula 22 Jan 2026
On Saturday, January 24, cloudy weather is expected with chances of scattered rain in the north of the country and strong wind are expected at the sea as the winds will be southeasternly at 5–15 knots.
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High Seas Treaty Welcome News For SPREP In Uncertain Times

Scoop 21 Jan 2026
The region is counting a win as the UN High Seas Treaty came into effect, while a key Pacific environment body comes to terms with US withdrawal ....
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Things to know about the High Seas Treaty as it takes effect

The Los Angeles Times 21 Jan 2026
The High Seas Treaty will govern nearly half the planet’s surface — the vast ocean areas beyond any country’s control ... “The High Seas Treaty has such incredibly broad and strong political support from across all regions of the world,” Hubbard said.
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No more high noon on the high seas: Singapore reviewing laws, policies

The Philadelphia Inquirer 20 Jan 2026
... – the high seas ... China bids to host secretariat of new high seas treaty The high seas, which lie outside […]...
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Diesel smuggling racket busted in high seas, 2 held

Indian Express 20 Jan 2026
Customs dept recovers 180-200 tonnes of diesel .
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How the High Seas Treaty could protect the Central Arctic Ocean (WWF Canada Inc)

Public Technologies 20 Jan 2026
With the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, also known as the High Seas Treaty, entering into force as of January 17, 2026, it could ...
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China bids for secretariat of High Seas Treaty, in contrast with US exit from UN bodies

South China Morning Post 19 Jan 2026
China has proposed to host the secretariat of a new treaty governing the high seas, in what ...
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Jamaica to take full advantage of UN High Seas Treaty, says gov’t - Jamaica Observer

Jamaica Observer 19 Jan 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica \u2014 The Government says it is positioning Jamaica to fully capitalise on the United Nations (UN) High Seas Treaty, which officially entered into force on January 17, marking a new phase of global ocean governance.
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The High Seas Treaty sets sail today without Canada — for now (WWF Canada Inc)

Public Technologies 19 Jan 2026
"Bound by three oceans and with the largest coastline in the world, Canada has an immense responsibility to ensure the High Seas Treaty succeeds ... What happens in the high seas doesn't stay in the high seas.
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The European Union welcomes the entry into force of the High Seas Treaty (European External Action Service)

Public Technologies 19 Jan 2026
This High Seas Treaty will also be instrumental for increasing coherence, coordination and synergies among the ocean-related activities carried out by many organisations and stakeholders, thus ...
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Safeguarding our oceans: let the High Seas Treaty begin, with the EU support (CINEA - European Climate Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency)

Public Technologies 19 Jan 2026
On 17 January 2026, the High Seas Treaty or BBNJ ("Agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction") entered into force, 120 days after reaching the milestone of 60 ratifications ... an urgent need for High Seas protection.
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