Thailand's Marriage Equality Bill has the support of 400 parliamentarians and will legalize same-sex unions.
On Wednesday, the Thai parliament passed a marriage equality bill with overwhelming support, marking a significant milestone that brings one of Asia's most progressive nations one step closer to being the third region to allow same-sex nuptials.
Tunisia: There are protests about the country's declining economic status and living circumstances.
On Saturday, thousands demonstrated against the declining quality of life in front of the prime minister's office in Tunis, Tunisia, in response to a demand made by the country's largest labor union confederation. Watch to find out more!
Polish farmers protest grain imports by blocking the border with Ukraine.
Poland's farmers and police fought during a protest in Warsaw. They have been protesting EU climate policies and Ukrainian imports for months. Hundreds of Ukrainian lorries are unable to reach the sealed borders with Ukraine.
UK: The public uproar over PM Rishi Sunak's D-Day error is causing more problems.
He said the issue surrounding the prime minister's early departure from yesterday's D-Day ceremonies must stay out of politics. Rishi Sunak paused to reflect before saying, "I apologize; that was a mistake." But given the significance of the sacrifice made, it's imperative that we refrain from making this a political issue. It is only fitting that we honor the warriors for their tremendous sacrifices.
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Scientists in Antarctica warn of Bird Flu outbreak as penguin cases confirmed
Scientists in the Antarctic are warning of the spread of the deadly H5N1 avian flu virus. The disease was first detected on the frozen continent's mainland last month. It has since been detected in local penguin and cormorant populations. The spread of the virus has raised alarms about the potential impact on the region's substantial penguin colonies. The outbreak has decimated bird populations worldwide. It also hit South American wild bird and marine mammal populations hard. The Chilean Antarctic Institute (INACH) organized an expedition in the region. It announced this week that it had detected new positive bird flu cases in the area. The positive cases included nine Adelie penguins and one Antarctic cormorant. The virus was first found in skua seabirds on the Antarctic mainland last month. The outbreak may promote and increase the rate of disease transmission among various bird colonies
Prabowo becomes president of Indonesia; the official count confirms the victory of the defense minister
The electoral body in Indonesia has verified that Prabowo Subianto, the minister of defense, emerged victorious in last month's presidential contest. Despite receiving 59% of the vote, Prabowo's opponents want to challenge the outcome in court.
Protesters in Ghana demand the president step down due to blackouts and the country's declining economy.
Ghanaian protestors demand the president resign because they believe the administration fails to handle the country's electricity problem. A mother's sorrow over her newborn's passing as a result of a hospital power outage draws attention to Ghana's electrical issue. The economy has slowed down, and frequent blackouts have impacted healthcare. As rationing deepens, protesters point the finger at government ineptitude. Opponents contend President Nana Addo's administration has failed despite pledges to resolve the problem. Ghana risks an economic downturn by stopping energy provision to its neighbors to alleviate shortages at home.
Saudi Arabia's road administration reports a 27% increase in traffic deaths before Iftar.
There have been some unsettling developments in Saudi Arabia during the holy month of Ramadan. The number of traffic deaths in the Islamic Kingdom is rising by 27%. According to the Saudi General Authority for Roads, there has been a noticeable rise in traffic accidents during Ramadan. Watch to find out more!
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