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Trump orders agencies to scrub 'gender ideology' from contracts, websites

Trump orders agencies to scrub 'gender ideology' from contracts, websites

Federal agencies are required to "recognise women are biologically female, and men are biologically male."
Thu Jan 30 2025
Trump curtails protections around diversity, LGBTQ rights

Trump curtails protections around diversity, LGBTQ rights

President Donald Trump orders that the United States will officially recognise only two sexes, male and female.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Thailand to be first Southeast Asian country to recognise same-sex marriage

Thailand to be first Southeast Asian country to recognise same-sex marriage

The law gained the support of nearly all upper house lawmakers and will be sent to the palace for royal approval.
Tue Jun 18 2024
Dewan Rakyat passes six bills this week

Dewan Rakyat passes six bills this week

The Dewan Rakyat sitting continues on Monday.
Fri Mar 22 2024
LPF will not approve films promoting LGBTQ lifestyles - Saifuddin Nasution

LPF will not approve films promoting LGBTQ lifestyles - Saifuddin Nasution

Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said govt never ratified international conventions related to LGBTQ, nor recognise LGBT lifestyles.
Thu Mar 21 2024
India awaits top court verdict on same-sex marriages

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
Malaysia bans Swatch watches celebrating LGBTQ rights

Malaysia bans Swatch watches celebrating LGBTQ rights

The home ministry said it was prohibiting any LGBTQ references on Swatch watches, boxes, wrappers, accessories or other items.
Fri Aug 11 2023
FEATURE - Trans people in India demand equal access to public toilets

FEATURE - Trans people in India demand equal access to public toilets

Access to public toilets has become a flashpoint as fierce debate about trans rights takes place around the world.
Fri Aug 04 2023
Swiss watchmaker Swatch sues Malaysia for seizure of Pride watches

Swiss watchmaker Swatch sues Malaysia for seizure of Pride watches

Swatch is seeking damages and the return of the watches, saying its ability to do business in Malaysia has been "greatly jeopardised".
Mon Jul 17 2023
Singapore will decriminalise sex between men, no change in marriage rules - PM

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
Courteney, Britney and LGBTQ history: Six Emmys takeaways

Courteney, Britney and LGBTQ history: Six Emmys takeaways

Here are six takeaways on the Emmy nominations as television prepares to honor a year transformed by the pandemic.
Wed Jul 14 2021
A transgender Islamic school in Pakistan breaks barriers

A transgender Islamic school in Pakistan breaks barriers

The madrasa is an important milestone for the LGBTQ community in the overwhelmingly fundamental Muslim country.
Mon Mar 22 2021
New Zealand Maori leader ejected from parliament for not wearing a necktie

New Zealand Maori leader ejected from parliament for not wearing a necktie

Waititi said forcing him to a Western dress code was a breach of his rights and an attempt to suppress indigenous culture.
Wed Feb 10 2021
Facebook changing 'race-blind' hate speech policy

Facebook changing 'race-blind' hate speech policy

Facebook said it has also become more precise about the hate speech that its software seeks out.
Fri Dec 04 2020
Frozen's Elsa first lesbian princess for Disney?

Frozen's Elsa first lesbian princess for Disney?

The hashtag #GiveElseAGirlfriend which started early May is gaining momentum and has started to go viral in the United States.
Wed May 04 2016
Number of evacuees continues to rise in  flood-hit Sabah, Sarawak

Number of evacuees continues to rise in flood-hit Sabah, Sarawak

In Sarawak, the number of evacuees rose to 9,398 from 2,725 families this morning.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Investigators find black boxes after deadly Washington plane crash, continue search for answers

Investigators find black boxes after deadly Washington plane crash, continue search for answers

Investigators recovered the so-called black boxes from the American Airlines Bombardier jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Malaysia among nine nations to meet in The Hague over alleged Israeli law violations

Malaysia among nine nations to meet in The Hague over alleged Israeli law violations

Nations expected to plan "coordinated legal, economic, and diplomatic actions" to hold Israel accountable for violating international law.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Near-misses at Washington airport worried pilots well before fatal crash

Near-misses at Washington airport worried pilots well before fatal crash

In the moments before the crash, an air traffic controller can be heard on recordings asking the Army helicopter to pass behind the jet.
Fri Jan 31 2025
No clear reason yet for Washington air disaster that killed 67, officials say

No clear reason yet for Washington air disaster that killed 67, officials say

NTSB has begun collecting wreckage, including portions of the helicopter, and is storing it at a hangar at Reagan National.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Where do the legal cases against Trump's executive orders stand?

Where do the legal cases against Trump's executive orders stand?

Here is a look at the cases and where they stand.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Moments before deadly stampede at India's Maha Kumbh, devotees pleaded to open more routes

Moments before deadly stampede at India's Maha Kumbh, devotees pleaded to open more routes

Police say the path leading to main bathing area is only 50 metres wide and barricaded on either side to avoid people spilling over.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Risk of violence escalates in Myanmar's civil war as junta flags elections

Risk of violence escalates in Myanmar's civil war as junta flags elections

Myanmar's embattled ruling generals are making their most concerted effort to gain legitimacy - by pushing to hold another election.
Fri Jan 31 2025
UN rights chief seeks $500 million in 2025, warning that lives are at risk

UN rights chief seeks $500 million in 2025, warning that lives are at risk

The annual appeal is for funds beyond the allocated UN funds from member states' fees, which make up just a fraction of the office's needs.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Floods in Sabah, Sarawak: PM orders NADMA to strengthen federal, state response machinery

Floods in Sabah, Sarawak: PM orders NADMA to strengthen federal, state response machinery

PM says the primary focus at this moment is the welfare of flood victims and ensuring the safety of people in the affected areas.
Thu Jan 30 2025