Trump acknowledges Biden 'won' the U.S. election, but says it was 'rigged'

13 Sept 06:54 Key points summarised by AI

President Trump publicly acknowledged Joe Biden's victory in the U.S. presidential election for the first time on Sunday.
Despite this acknowledgment, Trump refused to concede, reiterating false claims that the election was "rigged" due to widespread fraud and unsubstantiated allegations.
Trump's campaign has filed numerous lawsuits attempting to overturn results in multiple states, all of which have been unsuccessful, with legal experts stating they have little chance of altering the outcome.
Election officials from both parties have found no evidence of major irregularities, and Biden secured 306 Electoral College votes, significantly more than the 270 required.
Trump's refusal to concede has stalled the government's normal transition process, but it does not change Biden's status as president-elect.

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

Yesterday 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.