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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
"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 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
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
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
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
AWANI Ringkas: Lawatan sempena mesyuarat khas WEF
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari di Astro AWANI menerusi AWANI Ringkas.
Sun Apr 28 2024
Negara perlu 6,000 veterinar tampung keperluan industri
Malaysia juga berhasrat untuk memenuhi nisbah seorang doktor haiwan kepada 5,000 penduduk.
Sun Apr 28 2024
Pindaan Garis Panduan Lawatan: Sekolah diharap susun semula program - Fadhlina
Semua sekolah diharap dapat menyusun semula program lawatan masing-masing berikutan pindaan Garis Panduan Lawatan Murid Sekolah.
Sun Apr 28 2024
Kerajaan proaktif tangani ajaran sesat masuk ke negara ini
Kerajaan sentiasa ambil langkah proaktif sekat penyebaran ajaran sesat ataupun fahaman yang bertentangan dengan akidah umat Islam di negara ini.
Sun Apr 28 2024
AWANI Pagi: Hari sedunia bagi keselamatan & kesihatan di tempat kerja 2024
Memahami kaitan perubahan iklim kepada isu keselamatan dan kesihatan pekerjaan, yang diangkat sebagai tema Hari Sedunia bagi Keselamatan dan Kesihatan di Tempat Kerja tahun ini. Diskusi bersama Ts Mohd Soffian Osman, Perunding Keselamatan & Kesihatan Awam, Safety Management Academy 7.30 pagi nanti
Sat Apr 27 2024
Jualan kediaman kekal memberangsangkan - TA Global
Kenaikan harga hartanah akibat tekanan inflasi ke atas harga bahan binaan tidak menghalang hasrat rakyat Malaysia untuk memiliki rumah idaman.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Rakyat Israel desak kerajaan bawa pulang tebusan yang tinggal
Ribuan berkumpul di Tel Aviv pada Sabtu malam bagi mendesak kerajaan Israel mencapai perjanjian gencatan senjata dengan Hamas dan membawa pulang tebusan yang tinggal
Sat Apr 27 2024
Hamas keluarkan video dua tebusan Israel
Kumpulan pejuang Hamas mengedarkan video menampilkan dua tahanan Israel yang menyeru kepada Perdana Menteri Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, untuk memenuhi perjanjian pembebasan mereka.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Israel sedia tangguh serangan ke atas Rafah
Israel bersedia menangguhkan serangan ke Rafah jika perjanjian pembebasan tahanan Hamas tercapai. Menteri Luar Israel, Israel Katz, menegaskan keutamaan pembebasan tahanan.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Restoran nasi kandar dibaling cat, polis kesan tiga lelaki
Cat merah tersebut terkena papan tanda dan pintu hadapan restoran yang mula beroperasi pada Sabtu.
Sat Apr 27 2024