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
German lawmakers approve same-sex marriage in landmark vote
Germany's parliament backed the legalisation of same-sex marriage on Friday in a historic vote hailed by gay activists and leftist parties.
Fri Jun 30 2017
Pressure builds on Merkel for vote on gay marriage this week
Following Chancellor Angela Merkel's decision to row back on her conservative party's opposition to gay marriage, her opponent in September's elections said on Tuesday that his party would push.
Tue Jun 27 2017
Australia's same-sex marriage vote in limbo after being rejected
The Australian senate on Monday night voted down the conservative government's bill to hold a public vote by a margin of 33 to 29.
Tue Nov 08 2016
Widowed former senator will remarry at 90, this time to a man
Former Senator Harris Wofford will remarry at 90 to his interior designer Matthew Charlton, who is just 40.
Mon Apr 25 2016
Ireland gay marriage law comes into force
Existing same-sex marriages registered abroad will be immediately recognised while other couples can now submit their intention to marry.
Mon Nov 16 2015
'Love rules': Same-sex marriage is legal... in the U.S.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (unseen) officiates the marriages as he renews the vows of Terrence McNally (L) and Thomas Kirdahy on t
Sat Jun 27 2015
Netizens divided over same-sex marriage ruling in the US
Netizens took to Twitter to express their opinion about the ruling to legalize same-sex marriage in the US.
Sat Jun 27 2015
US Supreme Court rules, 5-4, in favor of same-sex marriage
The US Supreme Court ruled 5 to 4 that same-sex couples be allowed to marry no matter where they live in the United States.
Sat Jun 27 2015
Australia PM promises 'full and frank' debate on gay marriage
Australian PM Tony Abbott promised a "full and frank" debate on gay marriage in response to an opposition-backed push for reform, but said the issue was not a priority for his government.
Wed May 27 2015
Church unnerved by Ireland's huge 'Yes' to gay marriage
The once-dominant Catholic Church in Ireland was trying to come to terms Sunday with an overwhelming vote in favour of gay marriage, saying it needed a "new language" to connect to people.
Mon May 25 2015
Cheers and tears as Ireland approves gay marriage
Cheers rolled around Dublin Castle on Saturday as jubilant "Yes" supporters jumped for joy and waved rainbow flags to celebrate Ireland's vote to allow gay marriage.
Sun May 24 2015
Singapore bans Archie comics featuring gay marriage
Singapore has banned a volume of Archie comic series because its depiction of same-sex marriage was deemed to breach local "social norms".
Thu Jul 17 2014
Elton John to marry longtime partner
Pop icon Elton John says he will tie the knot with partner David Furnish now that his native Britain has legalized gay marriage.
Mon Mar 31 2014
Australia's capital allows gay marriage
Australia's national capital passed legislation making it the first place in the country to allow gay marriage.
Tue Oct 22 2013
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024