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
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
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024