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Beijing's embassy in Colombo said illicit activity in Sri Lanka had risen following enforcement actions in Cambodia, Myanmar as well as the United Arab Emirates.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

Their actions, casting adrift the ship's captain William Bligh, have been immortalised in books and film.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

It contains 26 actions aimed at restoring Northern Ireland's semi-natural peatlands to functioning ecosystems by 2040, but highlights that "significant financial resources" will be needed.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

A report this spring by the state Legislative Analyst’s Office attributed the growth in home healthcare spending to state actions that expanded eligibility and higher wages driven by government mandates and collective bargaining.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Grabbing ones earlobes in India is a sign of contrition for one’s actions.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin