Amid controversy and criticism, Japan passed a bill on Friday aimed at promoting understanding of the LGBT community. However, the legislation has faced backlash for lacking human rights guarantees and potentially perpetuating certain forms of discrimination.

Japan parliament passes watered-down LGBT understanding bill that allegedly gives way to bigotry

South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff announced on Friday that the nation has successfully retrieved a portion of a rocket used in North Korea's recent failed attempt to launch a military satellite.

South Korea salvages North Korea spy satellite rocket debris; to examine parts

In a significant and groundbreaking development, Japan, a country that previously had one of the lowest ages of consent globally, has decided to increase the minimum age at which one can say yes to sexual relations.

Explained: Japan's historic move redefines rape and raises age of consent

Australia's Business Innovation and Investment Programme (BIIP) was introduced in 2012 with the aim of attracting wealthy business owners, investors, and entrepreneurs to boost the economy by bringing in capital and driving innovation.

Wealthy Chinese stuck in limbo as Australia rethinks its 'Golden Visa' scheme

The year is 2023, on social media and in most narratives, we have gender disparity, that men and women are equals. However, as per a UN report released on Monday, progress in gender equality has remained stagnant for the past decade.

UN survey makes shocking revelation: 25% people think husband beating wife is justified

A group of music publishers have filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk's Twitter. The case filed in a federal court in Nashville, Tennessee, accuses the social media giant of fueling its business with numerous copyright music infringements.

Music publishers sue Musk's Twitter for copyright infringement, and 'fueling its business' with stolen content

Results from a recent survey on same-sex contradict the claims made by the Bar Council of India (BCI). The survey conducted by the Pew Research Center found that 53 per cent of adult Indians are in favour of legalising same-sex marriage.

Global survey finds broad acceptance of same-sex marriage in India

Canada's Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser, on Wednesday, announced that the country will suspend the planned deportation of dozens of students who had entered Canada using fraudulent university acceptance letters.

Canada: Migrant advocacy group calls Indian students' deportation halt 'temporary step in the right direction'

The Japanese government is considering putting off a tax increase that was supposed to fund the nation's defence spending. Speaking to Reuters, a "party source" on Monday revealed that the tax increase may be put off by a year to 2025.

Japan to contemplate pushing back defence spending tax hike to 2025 or beyond

In India's central state of Madhya Pradesh, a massive fire has been burning for over 15 hours. To put out the blaze in Satpura Bhawan, a multi-storied building housing various government offices in Madhya Pradesh capital Bhopal, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has been called in.

Indian Air Force to aid in dousing of massive Bhopal building fire; PM Modi pledges 'all possible assistance'

A federal judge in Seattle has ruled that Apple and Amazon.com must face a consumer antitrust lawsuit in the United States. The lawsuit accuses the two tech giants of conspiring to artificially inflate the prices of iPhones and iPads sold on Amazon's platform.

Apple, Amazon must face consumer antitrust lawsuit for artificially inflating prices: US federal judge

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is currently on a two-day trip to the United States. As per reports, Ukraine remains at the top of his agenda in Washington. He reportedly aims to emphasise that the United Kingdom remains a crucial ally to the United States in the face of authoritarian states in a post-Brexit world.

PM Sunak to meet Prez Biden; agenda includes closer US-UK economic ties, Ukraine war, and more

Japan's Fukuoka District Court on Thursday ruled that the non-recognition of same-sex marriage was "in a state of unconstitutionality". The ruling stopped short of the expectations of marriage-equality activists, reports Reuters.

Japan's Fukuoka district court says ban on same-sex marriage ‘in a state of unconstitutionality’

On his recent trip to China, Twitter owner Elon Musk was reportedly made privy to the nation's plans to launch new regulations on artificial intelligence (AI). The tech billionaire made his first comment on the two-day visit while speaking during a Twitter livestream with Robert Kennedy Jr, a Republican presidential hopeful, the nephew of John F.

Elon Musk reveals China's plans to regulate artificial intelligence

Once branded "Australia's worst female serial killer" Kathleen Folbigg, who has spent 20 years in jail for murdering her four children, has been pardoned. As per BBC, the woman was pardoned after new evidence suggested that she in fact did not kill her infant children.

Australian woman found innocent after spending 20 years in jail over deaths of her four children

The American Bully has rapidly emerged as a prominent dog breed in the UK in recent times. Although not officially recognised by major UK dog associations, the increasing frequency of news coverage, often depicting tragic incidents involving these dogs, indicates the American Bully's growing presence in the country.

UK seeks to ban the American Bully. A killer or 'gentle & friendly' breed? Here's all you need to know

Elected officials and representatives of Israel's Arab minority demonstrated in Jerusalem on Tuesday against the crime plaguing their communities, calling on the government to increase security, an AFP reporter said.

Israel's Arab minority leaders protest crime menace

In May 2023, India's retail sales of electric two-wheelers reached a new peak at 104,755 units, marking a 57 per cent increase compared to April 2023, which saw 66,724 units sold.

India's electric two-wheeler retail sales hit record high in May 2023

In yet another shooting in the United States, six people were shot, one fatally. The latest shooting incident took place in Charleston County, South Carolina, just as the Memorial Day weekend drew to a close on Monday night.

Yet another shooting in US claims one life; Memorial Day weekend death toll rises to 17

In a major win for the LGBTQIA+ community in Japan, a court has ruled that the nation's insistence on not allowing same-sex marriage was unconstitutional. The Tuesday ruling is seen by activists as a welcome step towards marriage equality in a nation where there exists no protection for same-sex unions.

Japan court 'rescues' nation's LGBT community from 'hurt', says ban on same-sex marriage 'unconstitutional'

In India's capital, New Delhi, another senseless murder has left people stunned. A 36-year-old woman has been arrested for the alleged murder of her 35-year-old flatmate early Tuesday morning.

Delhi woman stabs flatmate to death after drunken argument; CM Kejriwal urges Lt. Gov to 'do something'

Just hours after Pakistan's ruling coalition rejected Imran Khan's offer for dialogue, the former prime minister on Sunday (May 28th), in a video message to the masses, urged authorities to "break as many Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) members for the next three to four weeks but announce elections afterwards.

‘PM Sharif govt worse than Musharraf’s,’ says Imran Khan as he urges Supreme Court to take action

A judge has issued a temporary halt to South Carolina's new law that bans most abortions at around six weeks of pregnancy. The Friday ruling by Judge Clifton Newman came shortly after Governor Henry McMaster signed the bill into law.

South Carolina judge temporarily blocks abortion ban, pending Supreme Court review

An online fraud scheme run via WhatsApp link and a fraudulent app fuelled by a rumours promising substantial profits from buying virtual animals, like pigs, ducks etc.

Explained | ‘Smile Rancher’ makes people cry. All you need to know about the latest online scam

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