Once seen as relatively tolerant for a Middle Eastern country, Lebanon's political leaders have become unified in efforts to scapegoat the LGBTQ community

Advisory usually reserved for countries like Russia, Egypt, and Uganda comes as some states impose bans on drag shows, restrict transgender participation in sports

Daniel Bloom says was he locked outside in rain, subjected to homophobic slander without support from squadron, commanders; IDF: Officers spoke with soldiers involved, opened probe

No explanation given for holdup, but movie’s inclusion of a transgender actress in one of the Barbie roles and other messaging on LGBTQ+ issues could have been issue

Justice Uzi Vogelman says ruling on matter will be necessary as there is 'no prospect that this will come to legislation'

Unverified video said to show Gilan province's head of culture and Islamic guidance, Reza Tsaghati, engaged in sexual relations with another man

AG favors legislation that would broaden the interpretation of the current adoption law to includes same-sex couples

Foreign Ministry official quoted saying Jerusalem seeking to avoid 'attack' on ally's government'; Lapid says coalition 'taken hostage by extremist minority of fanatics'

Ebrahim Raisi offers support for Kampala, which recently passed law making 'aggravated homosexuality' a capital offense, with up to life in prison for consensual same-sex relations

When the West Orange Bake Shop wouldn't supply cupcakes supporting the LGBTQ community, a firestorm ensued - which the Orthodox owner says is fueling more divisiveness