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Australian IS recruit’s wife pleads guilty
Sydney: The wife of one of Australia’s most notorious extremists, Mohamed Elomar, who is believed to have been killed in Iraq, on Monday pleaded guilty to supporting overseas terrorism.
Fatima Elomar, 31, pleaded guilty to providing support for Islamic State (IS) during a brief appearance at Sydney’s Downing Centre district court, as per reported.
She was arrested by counter-terrorism officials in May 2014, as she tried to board a flight to Malaysia with her four children.
Counter-terrorism police said Fatima was carrying cash, camouflage equipment and medical supplies at the time.
Her husband is believed to have been killed while fighting in Iraq in June, along with fellow Australian IS recruit Khaled Sharrouf.
The court heard, in messages exchanged between the couple, she asked him what she would need in Syria. He replied she would need heavy duty socks, hiking shoes for both herself and the children, solar powered torches, thermals and solar power charges.
Mohamed Elomar also asked her to bring with her a shaver and a waterproof jacket.
Court documents also showed images were exchanged between the pair, including one of Mohamed Elomar using crutches and another of Sharrouf’s sons dressed in camouflage and holding a hand gun.
Mohamed Elomar’s postings on social media indicated he was a popular and influential figure among Australians who turned up to fight for IS.
An Australian police warrant was issued for his arrest last year, but he had long professed a desire to die in battle.
He was also accused of enslaving women from the Yazidi religious minority in northern Iraq.
The government estimated in September that around 120 Australians were currently in Iraq and Syria to support IS and other terror groups.
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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.