Taiwan recognizes same-sex marriage between Taiwanese and Chinese

Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) announced on Thursday that same-sex marriages between Taiwanese and Chinese nationals can now be reg...

Chinese mother granted visitation rights in landmark same-sex custody case

The Beijing Fengtai People’s Court granted a 42-year-old Chinese woman, known as Didi, visitation rights to her daughter in May, four years ...

IOC defends women boxers accused of being transgender athletes

The International Olympic Committee issued a statement on Friday defending Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting and Algeria’s Imane Khelif, two women boxers...

South Korea grants rights to same-sex couple in landmark ruling

South Korea’s Supreme Court on Thursday granted a same-sex couple spousal coverage under the state health insurance program. The historic ru...

Japan’s first gay romance reality show ‘The Boyfriend’ debuts

“The Boyfriend,” Japan’s groundbreaking first same-sex romance reality series, premiered Tuesday on Netflix. Set in a seas...

California sees drop in Asian hate crimes, surge in LGBTQ+ bias incidents

On Friday, California Attorney General Rob Bonta released the 2023 Hate Crime in California Report, noting a 7.1% decrease in overall report...

Filipino student tells Pope Francis to stop using anti-LGBTQ language

Jack Lorenz Acebedo Rivera, a senior psychology student from Ateneo de Manila University — a Catholic university — in the Philippines, urged...

Japanese lesbian couple granted refugee status in Canada

A Japanese lesbian couple has been granted refugee status in Canada after enduring discrimination in Japan. Key points: ...

Gay actor’s anti-bullying speech at Pennysylvania school reinstated amid backlash

After facing intense backlash, a Pennsylvania school board reversed its decision to cancel a gay actor’s scheduled speech on bullying....

Taiwanese American queen Nymphia Wind eyes ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ crown in finale

Asian American drag queen Nymphia Wind has secured a spot in the finale of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 16. Key points: ...

Evan Low, Joe Simitian tie for second place in Bay Area House race

The primary election for California’s 16th Congressional District has ended in a tie between Assemblymember Evan Low and Santa Clara County ...

Evan Low in neck-and-neck Bay Area House rep race

The race for the chance to represent California’s District 16 in the House has come down to the wire, with the outcome hinging on a ha...

Thailand’s parliament passes bill to legalize same-sex marriage

Thailand’s lower house of Parliament overwhelmingly approved a marriage equality bill that legalizes same-sex unions.   Key points: ...

Hawaii lawmakers honor Bretman Rock for positive impact

Filipino American influencer Bretman Rock was recently honored while visiting the Hawaii State Capitol for his positive impact on the Hawaii...

Ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, Japan court rules

A Japanese high court made a landmark ruling on Thursday, saying the country’s lack of legal support for same-sex marriage violates th...

AsiaSF restaurant, a beacon for the SF transgender community, to close after 26 years

AsiaSF, a bar and restaurant that also serves as a beacon for transgender inclusivity in San Francisco, is closing its doors permanently nex...

Canada rapper goes viral for new song with LGBTQ+ slang

A Canada-based rapper has sparked controversy over the lyrics of his recently released track. How it started: To promote his new song “Suki,...

10% of hate crimes occur at schools, FBI report reveals

Schools or college campuses are the third most common location of hate crimes, according to a new FBI report. Key findings: The report, rele...

‘Survivor’ winner Erika Casupanan comes out as lesbian

“Survivor 41” winner Erika Casupanan came out as a lesbian in a recent Instagram video, drawing support from fans and members of the LGBTQ+ ...

Thailand on the brink of legalizing same-sex marriages

The bill aims to grant LGBTQ+ couples the same legal rights and benefits as heterosexual couples, including healthcare, inheritance and prop...

Bay Area may see its first LGBTQ+ Capitol Hill rep in Evan Low

U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo’s (D-CA) decision to retire has prompted Democrat Assemblymember Evan Low to vie for her Silicon Valley congressi...

Hate crimes in Los Angeles county reach highest levels in 21 years: report

In 2022, reported hate crimes in Los Angeles County reached a 21-year high, according to a report by the LA County Commission on Human Relat...

Thailand a step closer to becoming 1st Southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage

Thailand’s Cabinet recently approved a bill to amend the Civil and Commercial Code, redefining marriage as between any two “individual...

Nepal makes history with first registration of same-sex marriage

Nepal registered its first same-sex marriage on Wednesday. How it happened: Surendra Pandey, 26, and Maya Gurung, 36, registered their marri...

Coldplay Malaysia concert proceeds after ‘kill switch’ warning from officials

British band Coldplay held their first concert in Malaysia after being warned of a “kill switch” that would cut it short if ther...

Queer Filipino dance group reacts to feature in Troye Sivan dance video

Queer Filipino dance group Femme MNL revealed that they were in disbelief after their routine was featured in Troye Sivan’s Southeast Asia d...

San Francisco shows off LGBTQ+ pride amid APEC summit with ‘Gaypec’ party

Amid the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in San Francisco, the city’s LGBTQ+ community held a midweek party called “Gaypec” t...

Nico Santos, Zeke Smith tie the knot in ‘big gay wedding’

Nico Santos and longtime partner Zeke Smith have officially tied the knot in a “Big Gay” wedding that coincided with Pride Weekend in Palm S...

Taiwan draws nearly 180,000 in Asia’s largest Pride march yet

An estimated 176,000 people attended this year’s Pride parade in Taiwan, marking the largest Pride march in Asia to date. About the event: T...

Japan’s top court axes sterilization surgery requirement for legal gender change

Japan’s Supreme Court has ruled that a law requiring transgender individuals to undergo sterilization surgery to officially change their gen...

Watch: Korean mom responds to son asking if he could marry a man

A Korean woman is winning praise on TikTok for her refreshing reaction to her son’s coming out. What he asked: In the caption of their recen...

India’s Supreme Court rejects legalization of gay marriage

“I didn’t expect it would be a very good judgment, but it feels much worse than expected,” a petitioner said ...

Asian Games: Indian athlete hits back at compatriot who accused her of being transgender

Indian heptathlete Nandini Agasara has hit back at her compatriot, who accused her of being a transgender woman after finishing behind her i...

China is considering a ban on clothes that ‘hurt the feelings of the Chinese people’

China’s legislature is considering revisions to a law that could result in fines and jail time for individuals who offend the government thr...

Hong Kong’s top court urges government to create ‘legal recognition’ for same-sex relationships

Hong Kong’s top court has urged the government to create an alternative framework for same-sex relationships to be legally recognized. The f...

South Korean milestone as married lesbian couple welcomes first child via IVF

Kyu-jin became the first openly gay Korean woman to give birth when the couple welcomed their daughter Rani on Aug.30 ...