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LGBT+

Tasmania is first in Australia to legislate reparation for gay men convicted over sexuality

Two men in their 50's embracing and enjoying the view with a rainbow in the sky over a lake.
Two men in their 50's embracing and enjoying the view with a rainbow in the sky over a lake.

Same-sex marriage campaigners take fight to Japan top court

The Tokyo High Court concluded the current civil law provisions that do not allow same-sex marriage are still reasonable under the current circumstances.
The Tokyo High Court concluded the current civil law provisions that do not allow same-sex marriage are still reasonable under the current circumstances.

Malaysia reviews sodomy law enforcement amid Islamist pressure

Of those detained, 17 were identified as civil servants, including a surgeon and deputy public prosecutor.
Of those detained, 17 were identified as civil servants, including a surgeon and deputy public prosecutor.

Malaysian deputy minister’s officer ordered to resign after arrest, internal probe underway

KL police under fire after ‘gay spa’ raid exposes men’s identities but yields no prosecutions

Kuala Lumpur police was criticised after a publicised raid against an alleged gay spa.
Kuala Lumpur police was criticised after a publicised raid against an alleged gay spa.

EU court says same-sex marriage should be recognised throughout bloc

The EU court said Poland had been wrong in not recognising the marriage of the same-sex couple when they moved back to Poland.
The EU court said Poland had been wrong in not recognising the marriage of the same-sex couple when they moved back to Poland.

Chinese censors order gay dating apps be pulled from online stores

Campaigners say the scope for LGBTQ organisations to offer services and activities is steadily diminishing in China.
Campaigners say the scope for LGBTQ organisations to offer services and activities is steadily diminishing in China.

US Supreme Court allows Trump’s passport policy targeting transgender people

The court’s three liberal justices publicly dissented from the decision.
The court’s three liberal justices publicly dissented from the decision.

King Charles honours British LGBTQ military personnel at new memorial

Britain’s King Charles greets a veteran during the LGBTQ+ Armed Forces Dedication ceremony at the National Memorial Arboretum in Alrewas, Staffordshire, Britain, on Oct 27.
Britain’s King Charles greets a veteran during the LGBTQ+ Armed Forces Dedication ceremony at the National Memorial Arboretum in Alrewas, Staffordshire, Britain, on Oct 27.

Tens of thousands brave rain at East Asia’s largest pride march in Taiwan

People participate in the annual Taiwan Pride parade in Taipei, Taiwan on Oct 25, 2025.
People participate in the annual Taiwan Pride parade in Taipei, Taiwan on Oct 25, 2025.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.