Day: July 24, 2023

Jul 24
Nepal Becomes First South Asian Country to Allow Same-Sex Marriages

In a groundbreaking move, Nepal’s Supreme Court Judge Til Prasad Shrestha has issued a historic order directing the government to officially recognise and immediately register same-sex marriages and other non-traditional heterosexual relationships. While the ruling is considered interim, it paves the way for the legislation to establish a new legal framework. This momentous decision marks […]

Jul 24
Justice Minister Kiri Allan Resigns Following Car Crash and Charges

In a surprising turn of events, Justice Minister Kiri Allan has tendered her resignation as a Cabinet minister after being involved in a car crash in Wellington and subsequently charged with reckless driving and resisting arrest. The incident occurred on Evans Bay Parade in Wellington at around 9 pm last night, and Allan was taken […]

Jul 24
Australia on Track to Become the First Nation to End HIV Infections

New data released at the 12th IAS Conference on HIV Science (IAS 2023) has revealed a remarkable 88% reduction in new HIV acquisitions in Inner Sydney, positioning the region as a potential candidate to become the world’s first locality to achieve the UN target of ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. The […]