There is no universally recognized international body that sets the names of international waters, and the US President has broad discretion over how the country officially recognizes landmarks, but other countries do not have to follow.

reported by 2 outlets · Reported fact · first recorded Aug 27, 9:30 PM

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BBCCenter · Aug 27, 9:01 PM

There is no universally recognized international body setting the names of international waters

Details: no universally recognized international body

BBCCenter · Aug 27, 9:01 PM

The US President has broad discretion over how his country officially recognizes landmarks, but other countries do not have to follow

Details: broad discretion; other countries not obligated

Al JazeeraLean left · Aug 28, 3:01 PM

There is no single, binding international authority which determines what every country must call a shared body of water.

Details: no single authority; shared body of water