According to the Islamic religious police, the two men were caught engaging in hugging and kissing in a bathroom of a public park. 

Public caning for homosexuality? Indonesian men receive 80 lashes for hugging and kissing

Abraham Lincoln was gay? New documentary explores his sex life with men, Musk calls him 'gay vampire'

Amidst public outcry, Pope Francis, who was widely quoted as having used a highly derogatory word to describe the LGBT community, issued a rare apology on Tuesday. The Vatican released a statement saying that the Pope did not intend to use homophobic language and apologized to anyone offended by it.

Gravitas: Pope Francis apologizes after homophobic slur

There is uproar in Uganda after Uganda’s constitutional court rejected a petition seeking to annul an anti-gay law that has been roundly condemned internationally as one of the toughest in the world. Anti-homosexuality act 2023 imposes penalties of up to life in prison for consensual same-sex relations and possible death in ‘aggravated homosexuality’ cases.

Uproar over anti-homosexuality law in Uganda

The Vatican opposes the criminalisation of homosexuality as practiced by a number of countries with the support of Catholic groups, the head of the Vatican’s doctrine office said. Watch in for more details!

Vatican opposes criminalisation of gay homosexuality

Estonia: Starting New Year’s day, same-sex couples can now get legally married

On Wednesday, the Lithuanian government decided to repeal a contentious bill that some had nicknamed the "gay propaganda" law. The infamous laws, which were implemented in 2009, prevent youngsters from learning about same-sex marriage and LGBTQI concerns.

Lithuania to ditch controversial Russian-style anti-queer law

India's Supreme Court refuses to legalise same-sex marriage in 3:2 judgement

Uganda charges two men with 'aggravated homosexuality' under controversial anti-gay laws

Ugandan prosecutors have charged a man with "aggravated homosexuality," potentially a capital offense under new controversial anti-gay legislation, an official said Monday.

Ugandan man first to be charged with 'aggravated homosexuality'

1982 letter reveals Barack Obama's candid reflections on gay fantasies to ex-girlfriend

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Iraqi media regulator outlaws use of term 'homosexuality', replaces it with 'sexual deviance'

Hungary imposes heavy fine on book store for selling LGBT-themed book

The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ruled that a bill seeking to decriminalise homosexuality is "not inconsistent with the Constitution", clearing the way for a Parliamentary debate and vote on the subject. Watch this report to know more.

Sri Lanka Supreme Court green lights bill on decriminalising homosexuality

Report: UK government funded anti-LGBTQ+ group in Uganda

Uganda Anti-Gay Bill: People who identify as gay in Uganda risk life in prison after Parliament passed a new bill to crack down on Homosexual activities. It also includes the death penalty in certain cases. That move has drawn various reactions. White House warned members of Uganda’s parliament that sanctions restricting them from doing business with the US could be on the way for those responsible for the passage of the law. The United Nations has termed it a deeply troubling development. WION's Eric Njoka speaks to Roland Ebole, who is a Uganda & Tanzania researcher for amnesty international that has also condemned the passage of the bill.

Uganda anti-gay bill sparks intense friction and global backlash

A young Zambian man was forced to flee from his country of birth when he was 27 years old. He was evading arrest for his sexual orientation. He left Zambia and went to South Africa, but life didn’t get any better. He faced many obstacles but hopes his rainbow days are just around the corner. WION correspondent Kalden Ongmu reports

World of Africa: Mulaisho fled Zambia for being gay

The elites in Africa, which include political, religious, and community leaders, often claim that homosexual practices are an imported western evil. So why is Africa such a difficult place for the LGBTQ+ community? Scholars say it is because of colonial laws and religious morality. This week we spotlight this sensitive societal topic that has been making headlines recently.

World of Africa: Homosexuality debate in Africa

In a new interview, Pope Francis discussed the possibility of relaxing the discipline of priestly celibacy. Speaking to the Argentinian news website info babe, Pope Francis recalled that in the eastern catholic church, married men are allowed to be priests. When asked whether celibacy could be revised, Pope Francis answered that it could.

Pope Francis: priest celibacy can be revised

'A broader trend of censorship': Malaysian activists criticise govt for banning books on LGBTQ

Pope Francis has denounced criminalization of homosexuality and those who condemn them. Pope Francis said that gay people should be welcomed by their churches. He was backed by leaders of protestant churches in England and Scotland during the airborne new conference on his return from south Sudan.

Pope denounces criminalisation of homosexuality

Pope Francis has criticised anti-homosexuality campaigns and called them unjust. He has also criticised Catholic Bishops supporting laws that criminalises homosexuality and discriminated against the LGBTQ. "We are all children of god and god loves us as we are," he said.

Pope Francis criticises anti-homosexuality, says 'being homosexual is not crime'

Being homosexual is not a crime: Pope Francis criticises laws that criminalise homosexuality

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