China urges Beijing-backed development bank to focus more on Belt and Road Initiative

China urges Beijing-backed development bank to focus more on Belt and Road Initiative

Chinese Premier Li Qiang spoke at the opening ceremony of the ASEAN-China-GCC Economic Forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on May 27, 2025. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images BEIJING — Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday urged the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank to increase its support for Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative. “I hope…

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Voice of America and Radio Farda’s Persian services cover Israel-Iran conflict despite cutbacks

Voice of America and Radio Farda’s Persian services cover Israel-Iran conflict despite cutbacks

In the early days of Israel’s attack on Iran, U.S.-operated Radio Farda, which broadcasts in the Persian language in Iran, debunked a state media report that an Israeli pilot had been shot down and captured. Its journalism has continued despite the Trump administration’s threat to its future, along with a Persian-language television outlet run by…

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Napoleon’s iconic bicorne hat and personal treasures expected to fetch millions in Paris

Napoleon’s iconic bicorne hat and personal treasures expected to fetch millions in Paris

PARIS — After Hollywood’s “Napoleon” exposed the legendary emperor to a new generation, over 100 relics — which shaped empires, broke hearts and spawned centuries of fascination — are on display in Paris ahead of what experts call one of the most important Napoleonic auctions ever staged. His battered military hat. A sleeve from his…

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