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UN condemns France, Kuwait, Tunisia terror attacks
United Nations: United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has strongly condemned the terror attacks in Tunisia, Kuwait and France, an official statement said.
In the string of attacks on Friday, a man was beheaded at a gas factory in France, at least 27 people were killed in a Shia mosque attack in Kuwait and 39 people were massacred by a gunman at a Tunisian beach resort.
Ban condemned the attacks in the strongest terms and stressed, “those responsible for these appalling acts of violence must be swiftly brought to justice”, the statement issued on Friday said.
In his statement, Ban affirmed that far from weakening the international community’s resolve to fight the scourge of terrorism, such heinous attacks would only strengthen the commitment of the UN to help defeat those bent on murder, destruction and the annihilation of human development and culture.
Ban, as well as the Security Council, extended condolences to the families of those killed and injured in Friday’s attacks and expressed his solidarity with the people and Governments of Tunisia, Kuwait and France.
Also condemning the attacks, president of the UN General Assembly Sam Kutesa said: “The unrelenting wave of terrorist attacks across the world today (Friday), across three continents, once again attest to the need for continued resolve and engagement by Member States to find combat violent extremism and intolerance.”
The UN High Representative of the Alliance of Civilizations Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser has also strongly condemned the series of attacks.
In a statement, he stressed that such heinous acts and all other attacks targetting innocent people are criminal and unjustifiable and their perpetrators must be brought to justice.
“Crimes as such, will only lead to more hatred and violence, posing a serious threat to international peace and security,” Al-Nasser said.
Besides the UN, the attacks have also drawn worldwide condemnation.
“I am sickened by the attacks in Tunisia, France and Kuwait. Our countries stand together in combating the horrors of terrorism,” British Prime Minister David Cameron tweeted.
“Once again, cowardly and traitorous hands have struck Tunisia, targetting its security and that of its children and visitors. No country is safe from terrorism, and we need a global strategy of all democratic countries,” Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi said after visiting the rampage site.
The White House has also expressed solidarity with other nations in denouncing the attacks.
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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok
Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.
The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.
Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.
Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.
For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.
During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.
Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.
Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .
Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.
In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.
In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.
He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.