islands
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On a collection of islands known for their sweeping sandy beaches and rugged volcanic peaks, just four hours from Auckland, Ranasingha has been an involuntary guest.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
The exit of the four countries leaves 18 on the FATF's grey list, including Bosnia, Bolivia, Iraq, Syria, Yemen and the British Virgin islands.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026
Martin channeled an Ireland he’d been steeped in through family, an expat community in London and summers and Christmases spent in his parents’ native counties with visits to the islands off the western coast.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
Now resting on the seabed between two islands, it is apparent the ship likely sought refuge in the lee waters during a storm.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2026
And because of its location, the islands are immensely valuable strategically for any nation that wants to dominate the Asian coast.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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