Category: Around the World
An alarming outbreak of a “highly contagious” infection in Victoria has prompted health officials to issue an urgent alert. The state’s chief health officer has expressed concerns about the rapid spread of Shigellosis, a drug-resistant bacterial infection primarily affecting men who have sex with men. The situation has prompted contact-tracing efforts to contain the outbreak. […]
A Georgian pride festival in the nation’s capital city, Tbilisi, was abruptly cancelled on Saturday, the 8th of July, as 2,000 anti-LGBTQ+ protesters stormed the event, leading to clashes with police and the burning of rainbow flags. The protesters, which included members of the Orthodox Christian clergy, overwhelmed security measures and rushed the stage, causing […]
In a significant step forward for LGBTQ+ rights, Latvia has become the first European Union (EU) nation to appoint an openly gay head of state. Edgars Rinkēvičs, the former foreign minister, was sworn in as the president of Latvia during a ceremony held in Riga on Saturday, July 8th, 2023, following his successful election earlier […]
In a landmark ruling, the US Supreme Court has ruled in favour of a Christian wedding website designer from Colorado, giving her the right to decline service to LGBTQ+ couples. The decision, reached by a majority vote of six to three, states that Lorie Smith’s business falls under the expressive and artistic work category, thereby […]
Denver’s Pride Parade in Colorado, USA, witnessed a heartwarming display of acceptance and growth as a self-proclaimed “recovering bigot” donned a rainbow garland and held a sign that read, “Recovering bigot. I am sorry. Free hugs.” A TikTok user captured several heartfelt moments of embrace between the man and fellow Pride-goers, sharing the powerful message […]
Anderson Lee Aldrich, the individual accused in the tragic shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs, has entered a guilty plea to a total of 53 charges, including five counts of first-degree murder. The suspect, formerly facing 305 criminal counts encompassing hate crimes and murder charges, pleaded guilty on Monday (June 26). Aldrich, who prefers […]
In a display of courage and resilience, more than 60 individuals were detained during Istanbul Pride, where thousands of LGBTQ+ activists and allies gathered to march in the Şişli district. Pride events in Turkey have faced systematic prohibition since 2015, with events as small as picnics and film screenings targeted for bans during Pride Month. […]
In a recent development that has ignited concerns among advocates for LGBTQ+ rights, Japan’s proposed legislation to protect the rights of the rainbow community has faced significant dilution amidst an ongoing culture war. Originally introduced as a promising step forward, the legislation aimed to provide legal protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender […]