Act 355 may be amended to provide for heavier punishments - Ahmad Marzuk
The government does not rule out the possibility of amending Act 355 to provide for heavier punishments on lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgenders (LGBT).
Tue Jan 19 2021
Egypt 'hunting down' gays, conducting forced anal exams - Amnesty
Six Egyptian men arrested for "promoting sexual deviancy" and "debauchery" on social media will be subjected to anal examinations ahead of their Oct 1 trial.
Sat Sep 30 2017
New police taskforce to target Indonesian gays
The move likely to fuel concerns of a widening crackdown on the community in the Muslim-majority country.
Wed May 24 2017
Tanzania bans lube in crackdown on gays
Health Minister Ummy Mwalimu justified the move on the grounds that the product encourages homosexuality, which is banned in the east African nation.
Fri Jul 22 2016
Bisexuals, gays, lesbians face greater health risks: study
Bisexual, gay and lesbian adults are more likely to experience psychological distress and engage in unhealthy behaviors, a study said.
Tue Jun 28 2016
Gays a target for the Islamic State group
The Islamic State group, which claimed responsibility for an attack on a gay nightclub on Sunday that left 49 revellers dead, has a history of extreme violence against gays.
Tue Jun 14 2016
Egypt's latest target: Gays
Homosexuality is not a criminal offense in Egypt, but nearly 200 people have reportedly been arrested under the Abdel Fatah al-Sissi regime since late 2013 on charges of "debauchery."
Fri May 06 2016
Philippines' Pacquiao apologises for comparing gays to animals
Eight-time world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao apologised on Tuesday for describing homosexuals as "worse than animals".
Tue Feb 16 2016
British Muslim drag queen braves backlash to inspire gay community: Reuters
Death threats are nothing new for Asif Quaraishi who hopes that a documentary about Muslim drag queens will encourage gay British Asians to come out of the closet.
Mon Aug 24 2015
Israeli leaders vow to crack down on 'Jewish terrorism'
Israeli leaders proposed harsh new measures on Sunday to curb "Jewish terrorism," following a wave of extremist violence that left Israeli and Palestinian children dead in knife and arson attacks.
Mon Aug 03 2015
Facebook makes peace with gays over 'real names'
Facebook on Wednesday vowed to ease its "real names" policy that prompted drag queen performers to quit the social network.
Thu Oct 02 2014
Conchita Wurst's Eurovision success puts gay Vienna on the map
Conchita Wurst's recent win on Eurovision has helped elevated the city's popularity with gays even more.
Thu May 15 2014
US governor vetoes controversial anti-gay bill
The governor of the US state of Arizona vetoed a controversial bill that would have let businesses refuse to serve gays and lesbians for religious reasons.
Thu Feb 27 2014
Brazil Congress panel gives nod to 'cure' gays
The Human Rights and Minority Groups Committee led by controversial pastor Marco Feliciano suspended psychologists' board rules.
Tue Jun 18 2013
Coming out in Cameroon leaves gays at risk and isolated
According to a March report co-authored by Human Rights Watch, the west central African nation has prosecuted at least 28 people for same-sex conduct since 2010.
Tue May 07 2013
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024