Headlines- After talks in Washington on Tuesday that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described as a "historic opportunity" for peace, Israel and Lebanon agreed to hold direct talks.
- Iran talks could resume "over the next two days," according to US President Donald Trump, after the failure of last weekend's first round in Pakistan.
- Six merchant ships turned around after "direction from US forces," according to the US, and no ships were able to pass through the blockade in the first 24 hours.
- According to the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health, there were at least 35 deaths and 159 injuries in Lebanon on Tuesday.
- The southern Lebanon district of Bint Jbeil has been hit by an Israeli airstrike.
- "The short-term authorization permitting the sale of Iranian oil already stranded at sea is set to expire in a few days and will not be renewed," according to the US Treasury Department.
Tag: LGBTQ Discrimination
Kenya High Court Ruling on Decriminalizing...
Kenya’s LGBT community is looking forward to a ruling that might decriminalize gay sexual relations in Kenya’s constitution. The ruling, expected this month, is raising hopes for LGBT persons across the region
Thai Transgender Candidate Runs for ‘Next...
As Pinit Ngarmpring, he was a CEO and sports promoter, well known in the world of Thai soccer. Now, under her preferred new name of Pauline Ngarmpring, she’s pursuing a bid to become the country’s first transgender prime minister
Looking Back: “From Now On ...
According to Supreme Court of India,section 377 of the Indian Penal Code is the violation of the Constitution of India.Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code,1860 makes criminals out of homosexuals
Kenyan Gov’t Could Make ‘Intersex’ an...
A government task force formed last year has been asked to make recommendations for laws and policies to protect intersex people from discrimination and hate.
Tanzanian Government Distances Itself from Calls...
Tanzania is one of 35 countries in Africa that outlaws homosexuality, according Amnesty International U.K. In Mauritania, Sudan, and parts of northern Nigeria and southern Somalia, homosexuality is punishable by death.