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The Canadian government has issued a warning to its LGBTQIA+ residents who are planning to visit the USA, citing new laws in several states. more
Survey says about 9 percent of adults in 30 countries identify themselves as LGBTQ

About 9 percent of adults in 30 countries identify themselves as LGBT+, as per a survey conducted by Ipsos.

Force majeure: China's gay rights group halts operation

Beijing: A 15-year-old LGBT Centre in Beijing has stopped its operation without even stating the reason behind it.

Apple Watch Pride Edition celebrates the LGBTQ+ community

New York: Celebrating the ongoing movement to protect and advance equality for LGBTQ+ communities around the world, Apple is introducing a new Pride Edition Sport Band accompanied by a ma ...

UN rights experts condemn Uganda’s ‘egregious’ anti-LGBT legislation

New York: Making homosexuality punishable by death is an egregious violation of human rights, independent UN Human Rights Council-appointed experts said on Wednesday, urging Uganda’ ...

Ugandan Parliament passes bill which criminalizes identifying as LGBTQ

Kampala: The Ugandan Parliament has passed a bill that would criminalise people who identify themselves as LGBTQ+, among other things, media reports said.

Pakistan: First transgender news anchor escapes gun attack in Lahore

Islamabad: Pakistan's first transgender news anchor and journalist Marvia Malik on Thursday survived a gun attack in Lahore.

Cambodia positioned to fully integrate LGBT people into society, UN expert says

New York: Cambodia is poised to make strides towards the full social integration of gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people, protecting them from violence and discrimination, a UN-ap ...

US: Congress passes bill on same-sex marriage

Washington: The US Congress approved a bill on same-sex marriage and sent it to the White House.

Journalist claims he was denied entry into stadium by security staff for wearing rainbow t-shirt

Doha: A journalist has claimed he was denied entry into the stadium by security staff as he was wearing a rainbow t-shirt when USA was playing World Cup opener against Wales.