Japan’s Court Strikes Down Sterilization Surgery to Change Gender
Japan’s Supreme Court has declared the legal requirement for transgender individuals to undergo sterilization surgery in order to change their legal gender as unconstitutional.
Japan’s Supreme Court has declared the legal requirement for transgender individuals to undergo sterilization surgery in order to change their legal gender as unconstitutional.
China has officially removed its defense minister, General Li Shangfu, from his position, leaving many questions unanswered. This comes after Li’s mysterious disappearance from public life and months of speculation regarding the fate of top leaders in the Chinese government.
The South China Sea has long been a hotbed of territorial disputes, with multiple nations staking their claims to this strategically huge waterway. The Philippines and China have been at odds over the South China Sea for decades, but recent developments have brought their disputes into the international spotlight.
Argentina presidential election held on October 22, 2023, the stage is currently set for a run-off vote scheduled for November. The results have left the nation in a state of uncertainty, as the two leading contenders vying for the nation’s trust, Sergio Massa and Javier Milei.
The exit polls conducted for Switzerland’s public broadcaster indicated that the right-wing Swiss People’s Party was poised to solidify its standing as the largest faction in parliament. This election marked a turning point as the leading Green party faced a setback, losing ground.
India’s Supreme Court recently delivered a verdict on same-sex marriage, addressing the hopes and worries of millions of LGBTQ+ people looking for marriage equality in the country.
Election in Ecuador, 35-year-old Daniel Noboa, the son of a prominent banana tycoon, arose as the winner, securing his position as Ecuador’s youngest president. The election was characterized by concerns over spiraling crime, economic challenges, and a growing security crisis in the country.
Poland has seen a huge political shift as a centrist coalition appears poised to defeat the ruling nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) party. The exit polls indicate that while PiS won the most votes for a single party.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize to Narges Mohammadi, a Iranian human rights activist. This recognition is a testament to her unwavering commitment to fighting against the oppression of women in Iran and her relentless pursuit of human rights and freedom for all.
Pakistan’s government has declared a significant crackdown on undocumented Afghan migrants living in the nation, including an estimated 1.7 million Afghan nationals.