Media Advisory - Deputy Prime Minister's itinerary for Wednesday, October 11, 2023

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An 18-year-old American TikToker living in Thailand has sparked a debate after ranking Singapore last on a list of seven Asian countries he had visited. TikToker @zakattackcalii, who has nearly 117,000 followers on the platform, recently shared his ranking of the seven Asian countries he had visited in the past five months. The teen recommended Malaysia over Singapore, describing it as "very similar but 10 times better."
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Singapore Airlines: 'Turbulence landed five of my family in ICU'
A week on, passengers and family reveal to the BBC what happened on flight SQ321.
The Telegraph
Ukraine knows it is finished
While politicians in Britain pontificate, a thousand miles away, outside the city of Kharkiv, Ukraine’s war with Russia is intensifying. Kyiv has been forced to redirect thousands of troops to the north-eastern part of the front line to fend off Putin’s assault, leaving its defences exposed elsewhere.
People
Vera Wang, 74, Wears a Bridal-White Swimsuit and Loads of Bling in Yet Another Ageless Pic
“My Slim Aarons moment,” the fashion designer captioned her summer kickoff post
The Independent
Taiwan passes law favouring China and limiting new president’s powers
Thousands of protesters had gathered outside Taiwanese parliament, calling on MPs to ‘refuse Chinese political interference’
The Telegraph
Manchester United staff given week to resign as Sir Jim Ratcliffe cracks down on working from home
Manchester United staff have been given until next Wednesday to decide if they wish to voluntarily resign under Ineos’ new drive to end working from home.
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Why Manchester United must sack Erik ten Hag despite FA Cup success
Keeping the Dutchman in post after the club’s worst Premier League season for 34 years could prove a huge error of judgement
NextShark
Japanese man who spent $16K to become a ‘dog’ now wants to transform into another animal
The Japanese man who found global fame after transforming himself into a “dog” through a $16,000 costume is now hoping to morph into another animal. Toco commissioned model and sculpture company Zeppet to create his hyperrealistic costume of a rough collie. Since his costume's completion last spring, Toco has launched a YouTube channel to document his journey, given media interviews and engaged in dog-like activities such as going out for walks and "eating" dog food.
INSIDER
Japanese fighters tracked a Chinese supersonic drone spying on its bases
It's the first time Japan has intercepted the drone, which appears to be for reconnaissance and electronic warfare use, with some strike capabilities.
The Telegraph
Manchester United face relegation to Europa Conference League by Monday unless changes made
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his Ineos group have until Monday to satisfy Uefa that Manchester United and Nice should both be allowed to compete in the Europa League next season.
The Guardian
Jürgen Klopp drops City charges hint as he bids farewell to Liverpool
Jürgen Klopp said he would join the bus parade if Liverpool were retrospectively awarded the two titles they narrowly lost to Manchester City
INSIDER
A big F-16 donation to Ukraine comes with a major condition
Belgium plans to provide 30 F-16 jets to Ukraine to enhance air defenses and strike capability against Russia as part of a $1 billion aid package.
CNN
Ukraine can use French weapons to strike inside Russia, Macron says
Ukraine should be allowed to use French weapons, including long-range missiles, against targets inside Russia from which Moscow attacks Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday.
Cosmo
Kim Kardashian just underwent a major beauty transformation with butt-skimming red hair
Kim Kardashian appears as the Vogue China photo edition cover star and undergoes a gothic red hair transformation. See pictures here.
The Telegraph
Netanyahu admits ‘tragic mistake’ as civilians were ‘burnt alive’ in Rafah camp
Benjamin Netanyahu admitted to a “tragic mistake” after an Israeli strike on a tent camp full of Palestinians in Gaza triggered global condemnation.
The Independent
Cop resigns after being found locked in back seat of squad car with female suspect who asked if he was single
Investigators said the officer failed to follow procedure and falsified a report in the wake of the embarassing incident
People
Kate Middleton Spotted Out with Family and Running Solo Errands amid Cancer Treatment (Exclusive)
The Princess of Wales has stayed out of the public eye since announcing her cancer diagnosis in March
Sky News
The walls are closing in on Benjamin Netanyahu as US largely silent after deadly strike on Rafah
There have been many potential turning points in this war, and every time Israel has remained determinedly on the path it's set: to destroy Hamas. The deadly strike in Rafah on Sunday night feels like another of those moments, and, possibly, could be the point that Benjamin Netanyahu is forced to turn. The White House is yet to comment fully, but Joe Biden had been openly opposed to a major Israeli offensive inside Rafah - this will surely have confirmed their fears.

Marrakech, Morocco

The Deputy Prime Minister will arrive at the G7 and G20 Finance Ministers' Meetings and the Annual Meetings of the IMF and World Bank.

5:30 p.m.	The Deputy Prime Minister will attend the Fourth Ministerial Roundtable Discussion for Support to Ukraine, hosted by the World Bank.

The opening session will be streamed live via the following link: https://live.worldbank.org/event/2023-annual-meetings-support-to-ukraine

7:00 p.m.	The Deputy Prime Minister will hold a working dinner with U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.

	Closed to media.

The Deputy Prime Minister will hold bilateral meetings with international partners throughout the day.

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Media Advisory - Deputy Prime Minister's itinerary for Wednesday, October 11, 2023

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US TikToker sparks debate after ranking Singapore 'worst' of 7 Asian countries he visited

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