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The recent appointment of a new Indonesia Stock Exchange chief could also provide grounds for delaying a decision, giving the new leader time to address the issues, he added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

It was established as a safeguard against arbitrary and unlawful imprisonment, so if a judge finds the government’s reasoning insufficient, they hold the power to immediately order the prisoner’s release with sufficient legal grounds.

From Slate • Jun. 18, 2026

According to the article, the design at the time precluded development on the eagles’ lakefront hunting grounds.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

For years the fishing industry resisted transparency, either to disguise illicit activity or simply to ensure competitors did not know about valuable hunting grounds, said Tony Long, CEO of charity Global Fishing Watch.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

Two gray-clad figures were running across the Night Zoos grounds amid the chaos, one glancing over her shoulder every few strides.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray