Thailand moves closer to legalising same-sex unions as parliament passes landmark bill
The bill had the support of all of Thailand's major parties and was more than a decade in the making.
Wed Mar 27 2024
Greece legalises same sex marriage in landmark change
The law gives same-sex couples the right to wed and adopt children and comes after decades of campaigning for marriage equality.
Fri Feb 16 2024
Pope says Africans are 'special case' when it comes to LGBT blessings
Pope Francis said for Africans, "homosexuality is something 'bad' from a cultural point of view, they don't tolerate it".
Mon Jan 29 2024
Thailand edges closer to legalising same-sex marriage
This will provide rights, responsibilities and family status as equal to the marriage between a man and a woman presently in all aspects.
Thu Dec 21 2023
India's top court declines to legalise same-sex marriage
The court ruling comes five years after a historic 2018 judgement when the Supreme Court scrapped a colonial-era ban on gay sex.
Tue Oct 17 2023
India awaits top court verdict on same-sex marriages
Only Taiwan and Nepal allow same-sex unions in Asia, where largely conservative values still dominate politics and society.
Tue Oct 17 2023
Nigerian police raid alleged gay wedding, arrest 67 people
The policemen chased and arrested a total number of the suspects for allegedly conducting and attending a same-sex wedding ceremony.
Wed Aug 30 2023
Taiwan women freeze their eggs as 'insurance' in hopes of law change
But it is only legal to use the eggs in a heterosexual marriage, which excludes unmarried women and same-sex married couples.
Sat Aug 05 2023
India government opposes recognising same-sex marriage - court filing
Taiwan was the first in Asia to recognise such unions, while same-sex acts are illegal in some countries, such as Malaysia.
Mon Mar 13 2023
Singapore will decriminalise sex between men, no change in marriage rules - PM
Lee said the Singaporean society, especially young people in the city-state, were becoming more accepting of gay people.
Mon Aug 22 2022
EXCLUSIVE - Disney/Pixar's 'Lightyear,' with same-sex couple, will not play in 14 countries; China in question
The animated film depicts a same-sex couple who share a brief kiss, which prompted the United Arab Emirates to ban the film.
Tue Jun 14 2022
Japan PM candidates differ on same-sex, women rights issues
Whoever wins the LDP presidency on Sept. 29 will become prime minister because of the LDP's majority in the lower house parliament.
Sat Sep 18 2021
In landmark ruling, Japan court says not allowing same-sex marriage is 'unconstitutional'
A major symbolic victory in a country where the constitution defines marriage as being based on "the mutual consent of both sexes."
Wed Mar 17 2021
Sexual harassment problem in Malaysia. How to identify sexual harassment and what to do?
Sexual harassment may occur between persons of the opposite or same-sex. Both males and females can be either victims or offenders.
Thu Feb 18 2021
Francis becomes first pope to endorse same-sex civil unions
Pope Francis became the first pontiff to endorse same-sex civil unions in comments for a documentary that premiered Wednesday.
Thu Oct 22 2020
Teresa Kok terima kertas ugutan bunuh berserta peluru
Ahli Parlimen Seputeh, Teresa Kok menerima kertas ugutan bunuh bersaiz A4 bersama dua peluru yang diletakkan dalam peti surat di kediamannya.
Sun May 19 2024
Zii Jia juara Terbuka Thailand 2024
IMPIAN pemain perseorangan lelaki profesional negara, Lee Zii Jia untuk merangkul gelaran pertama tahun ini tercapai setelah dinobatkan sebagai juara Terbuka Thailand 2024 di Bangkok sebentar tadi.
Sun May 19 2024
Lelaki ceroboh, serang anggota di Balai Polis Dato' Keramat cuba rampas submesingan
Cubaan seorang lelaki merampas senjata submesingan jenis HK MP5 milik seorang anggota polis di Balai Dato' Keramat di sini, gagal selepas dia berjaya ditangkap pada pagi Ahad.
Sun May 19 2024
Hannah Yeoh ucap tahniah pelantikan Nicol David sebagai Pro-Canselor Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
Menteri Belia dan Sukan Hannah Yeoh merakamkan ucapan tahniah kepada Datuk Nicol David atas pelantikan ratu skuasy negara itu sebagai Pro-Canselor Heriot-Watt University Malaysia.
Sun May 19 2024
Serangan udara Israel bunuh 20 orang, cederakan puluhan awam di tengah Gaza
Sekurang-kurangnya 20 orang awam terbunuh dan beberapa yang lain cedera pada Sabtu malam dalam serangan udara ganas Israel yang menyasarkan sebuah kompleks kediaman di utara kem pelarian Nuseirat.
Sun May 19 2024
Fahmi kecam tindakan mengugut Teresa Kok
Menteri Komunikasi, Fahmi Fadzil menjelaskan Ahli Parlimen Seputeh, Teresa Kok telah membuat laporan polis berkaitan dakwaan menerima surat ancaman dan dua peluru.
Fahmi mengecam tindakan tersebut dan menyifatkannya cukup memalukan.
"Jangan diugut Ahli-ahli Parlimen kerana mereka adalah suara rakyat," jelasnya.
Fahmi mengecam tindakan tersebut dan menyifatkannya cukup memalukan.
"Jangan diugut Ahli-ahli Parlimen kerana mereka adalah suara rakyat," jelasnya.
Sun May 19 2024
OKU didakwa lakukan amang seksual terhadap remaja lelaki
Tertuduh didakwa melakukan perbuatan itu terhadap mangsa berusia 17 tahun di masjid berkenaan pada 2.30 petang, 15 Mac lepas.
Sun May 19 2024
Negara pesat membangun Asia Tengah berpotensi jadi rakan kerjasama strategik Malaysia - PM Anwar
Jaringan dengan negara-negara yang sedang pesat membangunkan itu amat penting dalam keadaan dunia yang tidak menentu hari ini.
Sun May 19 2024
Eksport mi segera Korea Selatan lepasi AS$100 juta buat julung kali dalam April - Kastam
Eksport mi segera atau "ramyeon" dalam Bahasa Korea mencecah AS$108.6 juta pada April, naik 46.8 peratus dari setahun sebelumnya.
Sun May 19 2024
Wai Ching takluk Menara Naza
Pelari menara nombor satu dunia itu jelas berada dalam kelas tersendiri sejak di awal saingan sebelum berjaya menawan menara setinggi 49 tingkat berkenaan.
Sun May 19 2024