US President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday (Dec 22) at a Republican conference in Phoenix, Arizona tried to placate the concern of young conservatives over the influence Elon Musk wields over him and promised: "He's not gonna be president".

Trump says Musk 'not gonna be president,' vows to make 'male and female' the only two legal genders in US

Responding to claims that Musk wields outsized sway over him, Trump quashed any suggestion of the Tesla CEO ascending to the presidency. "He's not gonna be president, that I can tell you," Trump declared



In Virginia, United States, a school board will have to cough up over $500,000 to a former French teacher who was dismissed in 2018 for refusing to use a transgender student's preferred pronouns.

Virginia teacher fired for refusing to use transgender student's preferred pronouns awarded over $500,000

Georgian parliamentary speaker Shalva Papuashvili said in a Facebook post on Thursday that he had signed into law a "family values" bill curbing LGBT rights, just weeks before a high-stakes parliamentary election.

Georgia enacts controversial 'family values' bill curbing LGBT rights ahead of elections

Australia has taken a step towards inclusion. The Land Down Under will now include questions on sexual orientation and gender identity in its census. This is the first time this information will be recorded.

Australia to include questions on sexual orientation and gender in 2026 census: 'You matter'

Bulgaria on Wednesday (Aug 7) passed a controversial amendment to its education law that widens its scope to ban LGBTQ "propaganda" in school. The amendment, as per reports, has been widely criticised by human rights groups.

Bulgaria passes controversial law banning LGBTQ ‘propaganda’ in schools

Georgia's parliament gave its initial approval to a set of bills containing sweeping curbs on LGBT rights, including bans on the "propaganda" of same-sex relationships and gender reassignment surgery. Watch in for more details!

Georgia parliament backs bills to restrict LGBT rights

Thailand on Tuesday (June 17) became the first country in Southeast Asia to legalise same-sex marriage law as the world marks pride month. The upper house of the Thai Senate overwhelmingly voted for amendments to the law governing marriage to allow couples of the same sex to marry legally.

Historic win for LGBTQ rights: Thailand becomes first Southeast Asian country to legalise same-sex marriage

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers on Tuesday (Apr 2) vetoed a bill that if passed would have banned high school transgender athletes from competing on teams that align with their gender identity.

Wisconsin governor blocks bill banning transgender athletes in schools

From protest to celebration: 2023 Delhi Queer Pride March spotlights Supreme Court same-sex marriage decision

Jesús Ociel Baena Saucedo, Mexico's first openly non-binary magistrate and prominent LGBTQ+ activist, was discovered dead at home in the central state of Aguascalientes.

Mystery surrounds death of Mexico's first non-binary magistrate Jesús Ociel Baena Saucedo

In Hungary, where laws ban the "promotion of homosexuality" to children, the director of the National Museum was dismissed on Monday after he allowed children to visit an image exhibition featuring LGBT people.

Hungary dismisses museum director for exposing children to LGBT content

India is considered one of the most culturally diverse nations globally. A big part of this culture since ancient times is its queer community. From the sculptures of Khajuraho to characters like Shikhandi in Indian mythology, the LGBTQIA+ community has played a huge role in Indian culture.

Exclusive | Supreme Court's verdict 'quashed the hopes of millions', say LGBT rights activists

The Texas Supreme Court has greenlit a new law banning gender-affirming care for minors. The law will take effect on Friday (September 1st) and will make Texas the most populous US state to impose such restrictions on transgender children.

Texas SC greenlights law banning gender-affirming healthcare for trans minors

Canada has issued a travel advisory to its LGBTQI+ community citizens who are planning to visit the United States. The advisory was reportedly issued due to the rising number of anti-LGBT protests and legal measures that restrict LGBT rights in the country.

Canada issues travel advisory to LGBTQI+ citizens visiting US, cites new laws, policies

British pop rock band The 1975, on Sunday, announced the cancellation of its scheduled shows in Jakarta and Taipei. The decision came after the Malaysian government abruptly cut short a prominent music festival in response to the band's lead singer, Matt Healy, making a bold statement against the country's anti-LGBT laws and engaging in a kiss with a male bandmate during their recent performance.

The 1975 cancels Jakarta and Taipei shows post Matty Healy's same-sex kiss controversy in Malaysia

In a significant legal victory for transgender rights, US District Judge Robert Hinkle on Wednesday (June 21) struck down a Florida rule and statute that prohibited state Medicaid payments for transgender healthcare.

Federal judge upholds transgender rights, strikes down Florida's Medicaid ban on healthcare

In Florida, a federal judge has temporarily halted a portion of a recently enacted law that prohibits doctors from providing gender-affirming care to transgender children.

'Gender identity is real': Judge temporarily halts Florida law banning gender-affirming care for trans kids

In the United States Los Angeles, over a hundred anti-LGBT protesters and pro-LGBT counter-protesters clashed on a typically quiet suburban street on Friday. The trigger behind this was a Pride Month event being held at Saticoy Elementary School, which drew contrasting views from the two groups.

'Propaganda' vs 'bullying': Groups of parents clash at anti-LGBTQ protest outside Los Angeles school

On Twitter, a very peculiar hashtag is trending. As per an analysis, WION ran using Tweet binder, in the last seven days, the hashtag #WhatIsAWoman has already garnered around 166,361 tweets.

Elon Musk's tweet on #WhatIsAWoman fans Twitter buzz. Here's all you need to know

In an unusual display of open disagreement, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni on Friday took public potshots at each other.

Justin Trudeau and Giorgia Meloni spar publicly over LGBTQ rights at G7 summit

Anthony Albanese on Saturday (February 25) became Australia's first prime minister to join the marchers at Sydney's Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade. "We need to be a country that respects everyone for who they are," Albanese said as thousands of people gathered for the colourful event.

Anthony Albanese becomes first Australia PM to march in Sydney Mardi Gras. Watch

For the first time, a South Korean high court has given legal recognition to same-sex couples. On Tuesday, the Seoul High Court ruled that the state's health insurer should provide spousal coverage to same-sex couples.

South Korea moves one step closer to legitimising same-sex couples

The upcoming American midterm elections are creating history; the good kind. For the first time, the elections have LGBTQ candidates running in all 50 US states and the capital Washington.

US mid-term elections 2022: In a first, LGBTQ candidates to contest from all 50 states

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Trump says Musk 'not gonna be president,' vows to make 'male and female' the only two legal genders in US

Trump says Musk 'not gonna be president,' vows to make 'male and female' the only two legal genders in US

Virginia teacher fired for refusing to use transgender student's preferred pronouns awarded over $500,000

Georgia enacts controversial 'family values' bill curbing LGBT rights ahead of elections

Australia to include questions on sexual orientation and gender in 2026 census: 'You matter'

Bulgaria passes controversial law banning LGBTQ ‘propaganda’ in schools

Georgia parliament backs bills to restrict LGBT rights

Historic win for LGBTQ rights: Thailand becomes first Southeast Asian country to legalise same-sex marriage

Wisconsin governor blocks bill banning transgender athletes in schools

From protest to celebration: 2023 Delhi Queer Pride March spotlights Supreme Court same-sex marriage decision

Mystery surrounds death of Mexico's first non-binary magistrate Jesús Ociel Baena Saucedo

Hungary dismisses museum director for exposing children to LGBT content

Exclusive | Supreme Court's verdict 'quashed the hopes of millions', say LGBT rights activists

Texas SC greenlights law banning gender-affirming healthcare for trans minors

Canada issues travel advisory to LGBTQI+ citizens visiting US, cites new laws, policies

The 1975 cancels Jakarta and Taipei shows post Matty Healy's same-sex kiss controversy in Malaysia

Federal judge upholds transgender rights, strikes down Florida's Medicaid ban on healthcare

'Gender identity is real': Judge temporarily halts Florida law banning gender-affirming care for trans kids

'Propaganda' vs 'bullying': Groups of parents clash at anti-LGBTQ protest outside Los Angeles school

Elon Musk's tweet on #WhatIsAWoman fans Twitter buzz. Here's all you need to know

Justin Trudeau and Giorgia Meloni spar publicly over LGBTQ rights at G7 summit

Anthony Albanese becomes first Australia PM to march in Sydney Mardi Gras. Watch

South Korea moves one step closer to legitimising same-sex couples

US mid-term elections 2022: In a first, LGBTQ candidates to contest from all 50 states