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UNITED NATIONS, United States: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Sep 26) admitted his friendship with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping could be over as he accused Beijing of undermining his prospects in upcoming elections. With tensions growing sharply between the two sides on a range of issues, Trump said China wanted him to suffer an electoral setback as payback for his hard line over trade. After accusing the government in Beijing of using a variety of tactics to damage his chances at the vital midterm polls in November, he said that relations with Xi might have taken a permanent turn for the worse. READ: Commentary: China is running out of American products to target in a trade war Trump has spoken many times since coming to office of his friendship with Xi, praising the Chinese leader for his role in helping bring pressure to bear on North Korea over its nuclear program. But asked at a press conference in New York how Xi could remain his friend given the hike … [Read more...] about Trump admits friendship with China’s Xi could be over

Jay-Z and Jack Dorsey, from friends to business partners. Photo-Illustration: Vulture and Getty Images Well at least this explains that Hamptons boat trip . Tidal, Jay-Z’s exclusive streaming service, has been sold to Square, the point-of-sale services company cofounded by Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey. Square purchased the streaming service for $297 million, and Tidal co-owner Jay-Z will now sit on Square’s board. (Hopefully he can get time off for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction .) “Square and TIDAL will continue to empower artists and create a more sustainable, collaborative, and beneficial music industry,” the companies said in a statement announcing the deal. In a series of tweets, Jay-Z called the deal “a game-changer for many.” “Jack is one of the greatest minds of our times, and our many discussions about TIDAL’s endless possibilities have made me even more inspired about its future,” he wrote . “This shared vision makes me even more excited to join the … [Read more...] about Square Buys Tidal, Explaining Jay-Z and Jack Dorsey’s New Friendship

Video Player Close BEIJING, March 4 (Xinhua) -- China's annual "two sessions," a major political event, opened here Thursday, with experts around the world expecting positive signals from China's development blueprint and its benefits for global development. The sessions of the National People's Congress and the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference take place at a time when China marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the start of the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), embarking on a new journey to fully build a modern socialist country. George Tzogopoulos, director of EU-China programs and senior research fellow at the International Center for European Studies, a think tank based in Nice, France, said this year witnessed China's victory against absolute poverty. The Greek expert expressed his belief that the "two sessions" will further demonstrate China's determination and measures … [Read more...] about World Insights: Experts expect more positive signals from “two sessions” as China reaches major milestone in development

SAVANNAKHET, Laos: Waking up in one country and shopping in another may sound like the life of a high-flying chief executive, but not for Vannasinh Phrasavath, who does it every time she needs groceries. In less than 30 minutes, Vannasinh – who goes by the nickname Ko – can drive from her house in western Laos to a fresh market in northeastern Thailand, breezing through two international border checkpoints and crossing the Mekong River. The journey is painless, thanks to the Second Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge that connects Savannakhet in Laos with Mukdahan in Thailand. Since its completion in 2006, the border crossing at Savannakhet has become an effortless experience for many local residents. Thousands of people use the bridge to commute between the two countries every day. One of them is Ko, who runs a restaurant nearby. Like other parts of Laos, her hometown has no direct access to the sea. Still the mother-of-one can easily source fresh seafood for her customers. All … [Read more...] about Building bridges between Laos and Thailand for better lives

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – The pandemic has impacted how animal rescue organizations operate. Many in the industry think the changes are here to stay, and it’s for the best. “Our entire movement thought the worst, which is, ‘Here’s this uncertain time. People are going to surrender their pets. Shelters are going to be flooded with animals,'” said Julie Castle, CEO of the Best Friends Animal Society. READ MORE: Kidsburgh: Family-Fun Activities In March The Best Friends Animal Society operates seven regional programs around the country and have more than 3,200 rescue partners. When the pandemic hit, Castle said, they were forced to think outside of the physical shelter space. “Virtual adoption, that foster-based programming and really involving the community more in life-saving rather than thinking about our work as a standalone thing,” Castle said. Animal welfare groups knew that they would no longer be able to safely have their armies of volunteers come into their shelters every … [Read more...] about Animal Rescue Organizations Say Pandemic Has Changed Their Industry For The Better