Moves

The common thread in Trump’s latest moves: squeezing big blue cities

President Donald Trump is moving systematically to tighten his grip on Democratic-leaning big cities — the geographic center of resistance to his agenda — by undermining their autonomy and eroding their political strength. Those militant goals are the common thread that links the high-profile initiatives Trump has launched in recent days to seize control of …

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Egypt Independent August 17, 2025

What’s the secret to India’s moves to conquer the global chess scene?

Seven-year-old Lakshan is coached by Selvabharathy, a trainer at Vishnu Prasanna’s Chess Academy in Chennai, India in the southern state

NPR NEWS August 6, 2025

‘Knocked on the head’: Labor rebuffs property tax moves

The federal government has hardened its position against changes to property tax breaks, despite calls to wind back the concessions

Australian Associated Press September 28, 2024

India’s strategic moves in Chabahar and oil deals with Russia

On May 13, 2024, India solidified its international trade ambitions by signing a landmark agreement with Iran to develop and

Weekly Blitz June 1, 2024

Nigeria’s oil-rich Rivers State makes moves to become investor magnet

CNN — Nigeria’s oil-rich Rivers State has a unique opportunity to emerge as a beacon of progress, replacing hopelessness with hope, according to former Apex Bank governor Sanusi Lamido Sanusi. At the same time, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has highlighted the state’s efforts to create a more vibrant, investment-friendly environment, aiming to reassure investors …

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Egypt Independent May 25, 2024