Biden formally nominated as Democratic candidate to challenge Trump

14 Sept 08:16 Key points summarised by AI

Democrats formally nominated Joe Biden as their 2020 presidential candidate through an unprecedented online roll call vote, setting him to challenge incumbent President Donald Trump.
The virtual Democratic National Convention featured prominent party figures like Bill Clinton and Michelle Obama, who delivered strong criticisms of Trump's leadership, character, and handling of national crises.
Speakers highlighted Biden's unifying vision and personal commitment, with testimonials from Jill Biden and endorsements from bipartisan figures like Colin Powell, aiming to rally broad support to oust Trump from the White House.

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.