Johnson will ask for Brexit delay after losing parliament vote -EU official

13 Sept 12:23 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Boris Johnson lost a crucial parliamentary vote, compelling him to request a Brexit delay from the European Union.
Lawmakers adopted the 'Letwin amendment,' which postponed a definitive decision on Johnson's Brexit deal and activated legislation requiring him to seek an extension until January 31, 2020.
Despite his public defiance against a delay, Johnson confirmed to EU officials that the letter requesting an extension would be sent.
European leaders are now consulting on how to respond to the delay request, with varying opinions among member states.
The government intends to present Johnson's withdrawal deal for a vote on Monday, but the Speaker's decision on allowing the vote adds another layer of uncertainty to the Brexit timeline.

Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning

Today 15:28 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Tourism and Sports Minister announced the government will seek clarification from the Chinese Embassy regarding its recent travel advisory warning Chinese nationals about safety concerns in Thailand.
The travel advisory is anticipated to negatively impact the number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand, despite recent increases in arrivals.
A meet-and-greet event featuring Chinese actress Bai Lu, a WeTV Global Ambassador, was abruptly cancelled just days after the Chinese Embassy issued its safety warning, though no official reason was provided.
The Chinese Embassy's advisory urged citizens to beware of job scams, fraudulent investments, suspicious travel arrangements, and the risk of illegal detention or being lured to the Thai-Myanmar border.
Chinese nationals were advised to verify job offers, use legitimate transport, avoid high-risk border areas, protect personal documents, and keep family informed of travel plans.