South Korea court upholds ban on gay sex in the military
The ruling is a setback in the fight for LGBT rights in the country, human rights groups say.
2023-10-27 15:26
One Minute of Music: Remembering the HitClips Fad of the Early 2000s
The tiny chips held just 60 seconds of pop music, but kids still couldn’t get enough.
2023-10-27 01:25
Japan's top court says trans surgery requirement is unconstitutional
In a landmark ruling the court says it is unconstitutional to require a trans person to undergo surgery.
2023-10-25 15:46
Argentina Markets Brace for Selloff After Massa Forces Runoff
Argentina investors again braced for a selloff after Economy Minister Sergio Massa did better than forecast in Sunday’s
2023-10-23 11:55
Mohamed Muizzu: The Maldives' new president wants India out
In an exclusive interview, Dr Mohamed Muizzu tells the BBC he wants all Indian troops removed.
2023-10-23 06:53
Canada's Saskatchewan passes school gender identity bill
The Parents’ Bill of Rights includes a provision requiring young students get consent to change pronouns.
2023-10-21 07:52
Country Garden default talk swirls as offshore debt deadline passes
By Clare Jim and Xie Yu HONG KONG A Country Garden $15 million coupon payment deadline has expired
2023-10-18 21:45
Country Garden: China property giant default fears grow
The housing sector accounts for a third of China's economy, whose post-pandemic recovery has been sluggish.
2023-10-18 14:52
How same-sex unions are rooted in Indian tradition
History demonstrates that same-sex love flourished in ancient and medieval India in various forms.
2023-10-18 12:47
Hong Kong court backs same-sex married couples on equal housing rights
A Hong Kong court has dismissed a government bid to deny same-sex married couples the right to rent and own public housing, saying that it was "discriminatory in nature" and a complete denial of such couples' rights.
2023-10-18 11:16
Same-sex marriage: India Supreme Court fails to legalise same-sex marriage
The Supreme Court's refusal to legalise same-sex marriage has dashed the hopes of India's LGBTQ+ people.
2023-10-17 20:18
Same-sex marriage: India awaits historic Supreme Court verdict
The government has strongly opposed petitions that are seeking marriage equality in the Supreme Court.
2023-10-16 21:16