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Singapore's top court dismisses attempt to overturn gay sex ban

Singapore's top court dismisses attempt to overturn gay sex ban

Singapore's highest court on Monday dismissed a challenge by three gay rights activists against a law criminalising sex between men.
Mon Feb 28 2022
Singapore must protect gay rights: Human Rights Watch

Singapore must protect gay rights: Human Rights Watch

Singapore must ensure the rights of its gay citizens if it wants to keep its reputation as a global business hub, Human Rights Watch said.
Wed Jun 22 2016
Singapore tells  Google, Facebook not to back gay rights rally

Singapore tells Google, Facebook not to back gay rights rally

Singapore has warned Google, Facebook and Goldman Sachs not to interfere in the conservative city-state's internal affairs after they sponsored a gay rights rally at the weekend.
Thu Jun 09 2016
LGBT activist among two hacked to death in Bangladesh

LGBT activist among two hacked to death in Bangladesh

Two people including a leading gay rights activist were hacked to death Monday at an apartment in Dhaka, police said.
Mon Apr 25 2016
Indonesia bans 'gay' emojis on messaging apps

Indonesia bans 'gay' emojis on messaging apps

In the latest crackdown on gay rights in Indonesia, the government has demanded all instant messaging apps remove same-sex emoticons or face a ban.
Fri Feb 12 2016
Russia's Putin calls Elton John, for real this time, offers meeting

Russia's Putin calls Elton John, for real this time, offers meeting

President Vladimir Putin phoned Elton John on Thursday to say he would be ready to meet up for a chat after the British singer requested a meeting to discuss his concerns about gay rights in Russia.
Fri Sep 25 2015
Elton John wants gay rights talks with Putin

Elton John wants gay rights talks with Putin

British pop star Elton John said he would like to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the country's attitude to gay rights.
Sun Sep 13 2015
US Supreme Court rules, 5-4, in favor of same-sex marriage

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
Austrian bearded drag queen Conchita to release debut album

Austrian bearded drag queen Conchita to release debut album

"Conchita" the album contains 14 tracks but will not feature "Rise Like a Phoenix", the rousing James Bond-like song that won Wurst the Eurovision Song Contest last year.
Thu Mar 05 2015
Thousands in Singapore gay rights rally despite opposition

Thousands in Singapore gay rights rally despite opposition

Thousands of people gathered in Singapore on Saturday for an annual gay rights rally celebrating sexual diversity in the city-state.
Sat Jun 28 2014
Thousands don pink in support of gay rights in Singapore

Thousands don pink in support of gay rights in Singapore

More than 20,000 people wearing pink clothing gathered in Singapore on Saturday for an annual rally in support of gay rights.
Sun Jun 30 2013
Canadians march in support of French gay rights bill

Canadians march in support of French gay rights bill

Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of French-speaking Montreal and Quebec City on Sunday in support of gay marriage and adoption in parallel with a mass demonstration in Paris.
Sun Jan 27 2013
Gay activists march in New Delhi

Gay activists march in New Delhi

Hundreds of gay rights supporters marched through New Delhi on Sunday to demand that they be allowed to lead lives of dignity in India's deeply conservative society.
Sun Nov 25 2012
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?

What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?

Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN

One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN

The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation

Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation

Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will

[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will

It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM

Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM

This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film

‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film

'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer

Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer

The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024