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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UNC Evaluating Men’s Basketball Program After Another Early March Madness Exit

UNC Evaluating Men’s Basketball Program After Another Early March Madness Exit

North Carolina athletic director Bubba Cunningham said Saturday the school is evaluating “all facets” of its tradition-rich men’s basketball program after another early exit from the NCAA Tournament under Hubert Davis. Cunningham said in a statement he is working with UNC chancellor Lee Roberts and executive associate athletic director Steve Newmark — who will take…

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