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 ...

George Takei draws parallels between ‘scapegoating’ of trans community and WWII treatment of Japanese Americans

George Takei recently argued that Republicans are “scapegoating” the LGBTQ+ community and recalled his experience being scapegoa...

Pride flag killing: Shooter Travis Ikeguchi, son of police officer, had history of homophobia

Travis Ikeguchi, the man who fatally shot a Californian mother over a Pride flag displayed at her store, was the son of a police officer.  A...

‘JunSeongHo’ to make history as 1st gay couple on Dazed Korea magazine cover

“His Man 2” co-stars Lee Jun-seong and Shin Seong-ho, known collectively as “JunSeongHo,” are set to make history by becoming the first gay ...

California mother of 9 fatally shot over Pride flag displayed at her store

A 66-year-old business owner and mother of nine was fatally shot by a man who had an issue with a Pride flag she displayed at her clothing s...

Owning an LGBT-themed Swatch watch in Malaysia could land you in jail for up to 3 years

Malaysia has banned LGBT-themed Swatch watches, warning violators of jail time of up to three years.  The government’s decision: On Thursday...

2023 GLBTQ+ Asian Pacific Alliance Runway will feature new fantasy segment

The GLBTQ+ Asian Pacific Alliance (GAPA) will soon be holding this year’s GAPA Runway, one of the longest-running pageants in San Fran...

World’s first openly gay prince says his parents sought brain surgery to make him straight

Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil, India’s first openly gay prince, has accused his parents of attempting to force him to undergo brain surgery a...

Japanese pop star Shinjiro Atae comes out as gay during Tokyo performance

J-pop idol Shinjiro Atae came out as gay during a performance in central Tokyo. Coming out: In his first performance since taking a nearly t...

The 1975’s Indonesia, Taiwan concerts canceled after same-sex kiss controversy in Malaysia

The 1975’s scheduled concerts in Taiwan and Indonesia have reportedly been canceled following a controversial show in Kuala Lumpur, Ma...

Japan’s Supreme Court rules against government’s restroom restrictions for transgender employee

“All people should have the right to live their lives in a society based on their own sexual identities” ...

Nepal allows same-sex marriage in interim ruling

Members and supporters of Nepal’s LGBTQ+ communities are celebrating after the country’s Supreme Court temporarily permitted the registratio...

Nico Santos shares update on his wedding plans with fiancé Zeke Smith

The couple became engaged last year after Santos accepted Smith’s surprise wedding proposal at the 2022 GLAAD Media Awards ...

Lesbian couple brutally stabbed to death in Hong Kong mall

A lesbian couple was brutally stabbed to death by a stranger at the Hollywood Plaza Mall in Diamond Hill in Kowloon, Hong Kong, on June 2. W...

Muslim-led Michigan city bans Pride flags after heated council meeting

LGBTQ+ supporters expressed disappointment after the all-Muslim Hamtramck City Council passed legislation prohibiting the flying of Pride fl...

Abraham Lim, other ‘KPOP’ Broadway cast members to hold LGBTQ+ benefit concert in NYC

Actor Abraham Lim and other cast members of the Broadway musical “KPOP” will be celebrating ​​the LGBTQ+ community with a “Love Songs for Pr...

First Gay Games in Asia to continue in Hong Kong despite human rights activists’ push to cancel it

The team behind the first Gay Games in Asia is pushing forward with the planned November event in Hong Kong despite the efforts of five huma...

Washington Korean spa ordered to drop ‘biological women only’ policy after trans complaint

A Korean spa in Washington state that requires nudity in some areas was forced to wipe its “biological women only” policy by a Seattle court...

MGM releases trailer for teen sex comedy ‘Bottoms’ starring Havana Rose Liu

MGM released a new trailer for the upcoming film “Bottoms” starring Havana Rose Liu, Ayo Edebiri and Rachel Sennott. About the film: “Bottom...

Malaysian gets slammed online for criticizing Thailand’s celebration of Pride Month

Several Twitter users slammed a Malaysian man for his online comments targeting Pride Month celebrations in Thailand. What happened: In a tw...

Filipino queer community defends McDonald’s ad featuring lesbian couple

In recognition of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, McDonald’s Philippines released a sapphic commercial that immediately went viral online, garnering pra...

11 Trailblazing LGBTQ+ advocates making waves in the AAPI community

As we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community this Pride Month, it is important to recognize the invaluable contributions of the advocates who are pa...

‘Loud and proud’: Miss Universe Philippines comes out as bisexual

Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Marquez Dee has recently come out as bisexual. The 28-year-old Filipino actress and model was crowne...

Japan court rules same-sex marriage ban ‘unconstitutional’

A district court in Nagoya, Japan, has become the second district court in the country to rule that banning same-sex couples from marrying i...

Taiwan passes bill that allows same-sex couples to adopt children

Taiwan’s legislature has passed an amendment that will grant same-sex couples the right to jointly adopt children. The amendment was passed ...

Starbucks affirms LGBTQ+ support amid backlash over pro-trans India ad

Starbucks has affirmed its support for the LGBTQ+ community amid calls for a boycott over a recent ad for its India market that featured a t...

Margaret Cho, late actor Leslie Jordan designated LA Pride Parade grand marshals

The upcoming Los Angeles Pride Parade, scheduled for Sunday, June 11, will honor comedian Margaret Cho and the late actor Leslie Jordan as g...

SF Dems reportedly block ex-Obama staffer from forming club over the word ‘family’

Progressives in San Francisco recently shut down an attempt by a former Obama administration staffer to form a liberal club. Cyn Wang, a Chi...

Rep. Jill Tokuda hails Native Hawaiian drag queen’s ‘Rupaul’s Drag Race’ win: ‘It gives us hope’

Hawaii Representative Jill Tokuda (D, HI-2) used her time on the House floor to congratulate drag queen Sasha Colby, the winner of “RuPaul’s...

Asian lead roles have increased on Netflix, report finds

A study released Thursday by Netflix and the University of Southern California (USC) reported that 41.5% of series and 12.3% of films on the...

Margaret Cho calls for trans characters in Disney films: ‘It’s a move towards the future’

Legendary comedian, actor and activist Margaret Cho recently shared that she wants to see more LGBTQ+ characters in Disney films. While prom...

Resurfaced comment from K-pop idol Haruto sparks homophobia accusations

Several K-pop fans have accused Treasure member Haruto of homophobia after a video in which he says a relationship between two men is “...

Chinese student faces deportation after arrest under Russia’s anti-gay law

A Chinese student in Russia is facing deportation following his arrest last week for allegedly violating the country’s controversial &...