Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

It has been hailed as a diplomatic triumph, but some worry it could become a vehicle to increase China’s influence over the high seas ...

NEW YORK, New York, September 20, 2025 (ENS) – The High Seas Treaty has reached the 60 state ratifications needed to trigger its entry into force. Four new governments this week ratified the legally ...

As commander-in-chief and as our nation's spokesperson, President Bush should call unequivocally for his party's support in ratifying the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. Explore the entire ...

NICE, France (AP) — Eighteen countries ratified the High Seas Treaty on Monday, bringing the total to 49 — just 11 short of the 60 needed for the ocean agreement to enter into force. The surge in ...

A historic and wide-ranging global treaty that was heavily influenced by Oregon State University research took effect Jan. 17. The "High Seas Treaty," also known as the Biodiversity Beyond National ...

Scientists and diplomats met in Rio de Janeiro for the first time since the treaty entered into force to discuss scientific ...