European court faults Russia in LGBTQ free speech case
European court of human rights STRASBOURG: The European court of human rights (ECHR) on Tuesday condemned Russia for violating the free speech rights of a group of nationals running websites supporting and advising LGBTQ people.The verdict came after six Russian…
‘Should be castrated!’: Donald Trump Jr slams transgender lawyer’s remarks on gender-affirming care
The debate over gender-affirming care for minors has reached new heights as the US Supreme Court prepares to hear a pivotal case, ‘United States v. Skrmetti‘. The case will determine whether Tennessee’s law, which prohibits treatments like hormone therapy and…
Who is Sanae Takaichi? Japan’s potential first female prime minister
Sanae Takaichi (Reuters file photo) Sanae Takaichi, a conservative leader and protégé of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, is aiming to become Japan‘s first-ever female prime minister.Japan’s ruling party is set to elect its new leader on Friday, with the…
Denying same-sex marriage unconstitutional: Japan HC
TOKYO: A Japanese HC ruled Thursday that denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional and called for urgent govt action to address the lack of any law allowing for such unions. Plaintiffs and the LGBTQ+ community cheered it as a landmark decision…