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Western airstrikes haven’t weakened IS: Syrian minister

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Damascus: Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moualem has said that the to weaken the Islamic State (IS) Sunni radical group in Syria and called for tighter border controls by Turkey to tackle the militants.

“All the indications say that (the IS) today, after two months of coalition air strikes, is not weaker,” al-Moualem said in an interview with the Beirut-based Al Mayadeen TV Friday, which was cited by Aljazeera in a report.

The IS last June proclaimed a “caliphate” in areas it controls in Iraq and Syria. The group has been named a terrorist organisation by the UN and the European Union (EU).
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The US-led alliance started attacking IS targets in Syria in September as part of a wider effort to destroy the Al Qaeda offshoot that has seized large areas of the country and neighbouring Iraq.

The Syrian government has said that it was willing to join the fight against the IS, but the US refuses to deal with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who, it says, has lost legitimacy and must leave power.

Referring to the foreign fighters who have allegedly crossed into Syria from Turkey, al-Moualem said: “If the (UN) Security Council and Washington do not force Turkey to control its borders then all of this action will not eliminate (the IS).”

Turkey, which has a 900-km border with Syria, has strongly denied accusations that it has supported fighters in its enthusiasm to help Syrian rebels topple Assad.

Al-Moualem said Turkish calls for the establishment of a no-fly zone in northern Syria would lead to the partition of the country, adding that Turkey had designs on Syrian territory.

Turkey has argued that a no-fly zone would help to create safe areas in Syria, allowing Syrian refugees in Turkey to be repatriated.

However, Turkey’s idea has received a cold reception from its allies. A NATO general had said this week that the idea was not being considered.

The Syrian civil war, which began three-and-a-half years ago as an uprising against Assad’s regime has killed an estimated 200,000 people, with the UN and rights groups repeatedly urging Syria to refrain from targeting civilian areas.

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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok

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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.

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