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Defiant N. Korea fires more advanced ICBM capable of hitting US (Third Lead)
Seoul, Nov 29 (IANS) North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Wednesday that can reach the “whole” American mainland, in a bold act of defiance against US President Donald Trump after he put the country back on a list of state sponsors of terrorism. The latest launch drew swift global condemnation with Pyongyang’s ally Beijing expressing “grave concern”.
The Hwasong-15 missile, described by the state television as the country’s “most powerful”, was launched around 3 a.m. local time. It landed in Japanese waters but flew higher than any other missile the North had previously tested.
North Korea claimed the entire US mainland was within reach after “successfully” testing the missile that it claimed can carry a “super-large heavy warhead” to unprecedented heights of almost 4,500 kilometres.
State news agency KCNA said North Korean leader Kim Jong-un personally signed off on the launch of the missile that reached an altitude of 4,475 kilometre and flew 950 kilometre in 53 minutes.
The distance travelled appeared to be significantly greater than that of the two previous ICBMs, which flew for 37 minutes on July 4 and for 47 minutes on July 28.
Trump, together with his counterparts in South Korea and Japan and the UN Secretary General, condemned the launch. “We will take care of it,” he told reporters at the White House, calling it a “situation we will handle”.
He later tweeted that Democrats should join with Republicans to pass a spending measure to avert a government shutdown. “After North Korea missile launch, it’s more important than ever to fund our gov’t & military!”
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson proposed, along with Canada, to convene a meeting of the UN Command, the contingent that controls the Joint Security Area separating the two Koreas.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said the move had violated sanctions and shown “complete disregard for the united view of the international community”. The UN Security Council was due to convene an emergency session later in the day.
China, a trade and fuel lifeline for North Korea, expressed “grave concern and reiterated it will continue to advocate denuclearization of the peninsula through talks rather than military options.
“China expresses its grave concern and opposition to the launch (…) and strongly urges the DPRK to observe the relevant resolutions of UN Security Council and stop actions that heightens the tensions on the Korean Peninsula,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang said.
South Korean Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon questioned the success of the missile launch, saying the projectile lost contact with the control centre mid-flight. Seoul later carried out live-fire drills, launching one of its own ballistic missiles.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called the launch an “intolerable, violent act”.
Russia termed it a “provocative act” that would escalate tension on the Korean peninsula, while the Italian Foreign Minister urged the international community for a joint response.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said North Korea’s weapons programme was a violation of UN resolutions and undermined the non-proliferation regime and endangered regional and international security.
–IANS
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.
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