EU, Britain attempt breakthrough in Brexit talks

23 Sept 05:34 Key points summarised by AI

EU and UK chief negotiators reconvene in Brussels for a last-ditch effort to break months of deadlock in Brexit trade talks.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen intervened, extending negotiations despite acknowledging "significant differences" on key issues.
The core unresolved issues continue to be fishing rights, fair trade rules, and the enforcement mechanism for any future agreement.
Without a deal by year-end, cross-Channel trade will revert to World Trade Organization terms, leading to tariffs and quotas with severe economic and political consequences.
Some EU member states, notably France, threaten to veto any deal that fails to meet their demands on fair trade and access to UK fishing waters, highlighting internal fractures within the EU.

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.