Expressing grave concern over ceasing the issuance of computerised ...

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Germany: Parliament’s lower house to vote on gender self-determination law: German lawmakers have approved legislation that will make it easier for transgender ...

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Quick Glance: Germany: Lower House Passes Gender Self-Determination Law

German lawmakers approved a law making it easier for transgender, intersex, and nonbinary individuals to change their name and gender in official records.

The self-determination law will be effective on November 1, allowing adults to change their name and legal gender without additional formalities.

The new regulations will permit minors aged 14 and above to change their name and gender with parental consent, while parents would apply on behalf of children under 14 at registry offices.

The reforms also include legalizing limited cannabis possession, easing rules for German citizenship, and ending restrictions on dual citizenship.

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US imposes sanctions on Chinese, Belarusian firms for aiding Pakistan's missile project

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Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline remains stalled under cloud of sanctions

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"Asma believed that without a neutral judiciary & military there can be no real democracy." says @sj244 Watch Livestream: Facebook: The Asma Jahangir Conference 2024: The People's Mandate - Safeguarding Civil Rights in South Asia (INAUGURAL SESSION) AJCONF is Pakistan's biggest human rights and legal conference. This year's theme is barriers to democratic process YouTube:

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Biden administration expands protections for LGBTQ+ students: The Biden administration's transgender sports rule still hangs in the balance.

Quick Glance: Biden Administration Expands Title IX Protection for LGBTQ Students, Assault Victims

The Biden administration released rules that protect the rights of LGBTQ students and change how schools can respond to allegations of sexual assault and misconduct.

The Education Department updated Title IX, the 1972 law prohibiting sex discrimination in school programs, with the changes set to take effect on August 1.

The new rules eliminate in-person court-like proceedings for sexual assault allegations, broaden the definition of sexual harassment, and officially expand Title IX interpretation to cover pregnant, gay, and transgender students.

These changes have sparked mixed reviews and controversy, with supporters praising the increased safety for students while critics argue that the new regulations infringe on due process rights and expressive freedoms.

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US imposes sanctions on 4 firms supplying missile parts to Pakistan : The US has imposed sanctions against three Chinese companies and a Belarus-based firm for ...

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Bureaucracy won’t hamper privatisation, promises PM: KARACHI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Wednesday said that the privatisation process would be carried out in ...

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Pakistan eyes new IMF loan by early July, finance minister says: Pakistan could secure a staff-level agreement on a new long-term larger loan with the ...

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US warns Pak of 'potential risk of sanctions' over trade deal with Iran #WIONOriginals #IsraelHamasWar

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Hundreds of athletes urge the NCAA to not ban transgender athletes from women’s college sports

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Army chief meets President Raisi, seeks improved coordination with Iran against terrorists

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Aurangzeb rules out tax amnesty: DUBAI: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that now there will be no amnesty scheme and people will have to pay taxes ...

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Iran president to visit Pakistan 'very soon', PM Sharif says

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Iran's president arrives today for wide-ranging talks : ISLAMABAD/KARACHI: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sunday confirmed that Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi ...

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IMF ready to support Pakistan: WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD: The IMF has reaffirmed its support for Pakistan’s economic reforms agenda hours after Finance Minister ...

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Transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney to speak at St. Louis University: Previous speakers hosted by the committee include actress and activist Jameela Jamil ...

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Saudi FM-led delegation arrives in Pakistan today: ISLAMABAD: A high-level delegation of Saudi Arabia led by Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin ...

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Malala Yousafzai vows support for Gaza after backlash: LAHORE, Pakistan: Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai on Thursday condemned Israel and reaffirmed her support ...

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Pakistan hopes to secure new IMF loan as quickly as possibly, finance minister says

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CM Maryam can 'wear' uniform as per Punjab Police Dress Regulations: LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz showed up at a police passing-out parade event ...

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Why is Iranian President Raisi heading to Pakistan amid tensions with Israel?#WIONOriginals #IranIsraelAttack

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Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire

The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.

Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.

Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.

It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.

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DeSantis: Florida ‘will not comply’ with new Biden Title IX rules: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said Thursday his state “will not comply” with recently unveiled ...

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Pakistan 'looking forward' to continued Chinese support ahead of new IMF deal: WASHINGTON: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has asked for continued support ...

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Maryam Nawaz prefers 'simplicity', says minister on CM's clothing choice: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari has said that Maryam Nawaz prefers simplicity ...

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thenews.com.pk/latest/1180122-pakistan-regrets-us-veto-on-palestines-un-membership-bid

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Pakistan 'regrets' US veto on Palestine's UN membership bid: Islamabad has regretted the Washington's decision on a move to pave way for recognition of the ...

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Montana sued over refusal to amend transgender people’s identity documents: Two transgender women sued Montana and several state agencies Thursday in a ...

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After Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi airports will also be privatised: FinMin Aurangzeb

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‘Absolutely not’, says State Dept official when asked if there is rift in US-Pakistan ties

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Apr 25

Pak-Iran gas pipeline project will be completed, says Khawaja Asif amid US sanctions alert

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Apr 20

Maryam discusses IT promotion with Saudi company: LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz met Secretary General of Digital Cooperation Organisation Deemah ...

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LHC strikes down different marriageable ages for males and females as unconstitutional

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Gunmen kill Pakistani once linked to 2013 murder of alleged Indian spy: Gunmen shot dead a man once charged with the 2013 killing of an Indian national jailed in ...

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Louisiana education chief tells schools to ignore new Title IX rules for transgender students

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Harry Potter: JK Rowling suggests she won’t ‘forgive’ Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe for criticising her

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Quick Glance: JK Rowling's Dramatic Fall and Tragedy with Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe

The relationship between JK Rowling and the actors of the Harry Potter franchise has significantly worsened.

Rowling's comments on trans rights have led to a serious conflict.

The discussion surrounding trans rights and Rowling's stance has far-reaching implications for the public.

There is a need to engage in respectful and informative debate and find solutions that are fair to all parties involved.

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US Supreme Court lets Idaho enforce ban on transgender care for minors: The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday let a Republican-backed law in Idaho that criminalizes ...

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Quick Glance: Idaho Can Enforce Ban on Gender-Affirming Care

The Supreme Court is allowing Idaho to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth while ongoing legal battles persist, overturning previous court decisions.

A court decision enables the state of Idaho to implement a 2023 law that imposes significant penalties on physicians for providing gender-affirming care to individuals under 18 years old.

The court's three liberal judges would have chosen to suspend the law.

This action comes as the justices may soon deliberate on whether to address bans in Kentucky and Tennessee enforced amid legal disputes.

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Investigation points towards India’s involvement in Amir Tamba’s attack: interior minister

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Former Pak PM Nawaz Sharif on a 5-day China visit : Pakistan's former prime minister and incumbent prime minister's brother Nawaz Sharif is on a 5-day ...

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Pakistan deports over 800 Afghan refugees: Report - News | Khaleej Times: Of these, 90 families, or 468 people, returned over the Torkham crossing ...

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Punjab govt slashes roti price by Rs4 despite nanbais’ concerns: In a sigh of relief for the people in Punjab amid skyrocketing inflation, Chief Minister Maryam ...

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Gravitas: The Dangerous Pak-China Nuclear Nexus | Missile Parts Suppliers to Pak Sanctioned by US

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West Virginia attorney general says state will appeal ruling on transgender athlete restrictions to Supreme Court

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Dawn French issues plea ‘to young people’ after challenging exchange about JK Rowling’s trans views

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Why did the Afghan Taliban sour on Pakistan?: The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan has drastically altered the relationship with the country's partners in ...

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Forex reserves to reach $9-10bn by end of June, says finance minister: Says he has "no reason to believe" that IMF will not agree to privatisation ...

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Six including four Customs officials shot dead in DI Khan: DI KHAN: Unidentified assailants shot dead six people including four Customs officials in ...

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Touts posing as immigration officers extorting money from foreigners at Malaysia’s KLIA

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Pakistan trounce depleted New Zealand in 2nd T20: Shaheen led the attack with 3-13 while Amir, returning to international cricket after nearly four years ...

Quick Glance: Dominant Pakistan Defeats New Zealand in Twenty20 Match

Shaheen Shah Afridi and Mohammad Amir led Pakistan to a convincing victory over New Zealand in their second Twenty20 match in Rawalpindi.

Pakistan opted to let New Zealand bat first, with Shaheen leading the attack with 3-13, while Amir finished with 2-13 after almost four years of international absence.

Spinners Abrar Ahmed (2-15) and Shadab Khan (2-15) intensified the pressure as New Zealand was dismissed for their second lowest score against Pakistan in the shortest format.

The second Twenty20 match was abandoned after just two deliveries due to rain. Both teams are gearing up for the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup set to take place in June in the United States and the West Indies.

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Trump says Jewish voters who back Biden 'should have their head examined'

Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Netanyahu's Gaza war approach

President Joe Biden criticizes Netanyahu for inadequate humanitarian aid in Gaza.

The U.S. increases pressure on Israel to achieve a ceasefire, straining the long-standing alliance.

Disagreements over humanitarian aid and offensive plans in Rafah deepen the divide between the two countries.

Israel slowly ramps up aid, but logistical issues and security concerns complicate deliveries.

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Pakistan investigating the shooting death of a suspect in the 2013 killing of an accused Indian spy

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Next IEBC Commissioners must have ICT, accounting background - Report: The House can either accept the committee's report or reject it.

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Welcome to a new era of trans-authored cinema: I Saw the TV Glow, The People’s Joker, and T-Blockers are rewriting what we think is possible in trans cinema ...

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Jerrod Carmichael says he wants Dave Chappelle to focus his 'genius' on more than trans jokes

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Pakistan seeking 'larger and longer' IMF bailout programme: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, without specifying how much the nation is trying to ...

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Gunmen kill 11 in Pakistan in suspected separatist raid: Gunmen killed 11 people in southwest Pakistan, officials said Saturday, with police searching for ...

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Scotland pauses prescriptions of puberty blockers for transgender minors: Scotland’s sole clinic for treating transgender youths announced Thursday that it is ...

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UN experts condemn forced marriages, religious conversions in Pak: In Pakistan, the legal marriage age stands at 16 for girls and 18 for boys

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Controversy embroils Adrian College's commencement speaker: Opponents have urged Adrian College leaders to retract their invitation of Riley Gaines as too ...

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VIDEO: Robber snatches valuables from worshippers at Karachi mosque: Amid tall claims by the Sindh government to curb street crimes, a lone robber in Karachi ...

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Cop who tortured woman, kids on train secures bail: A police personnel, Mir Hassan, who had subjected a woman passenger and two children to brutal torture on a ...

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Pakistan sets cannabis rules, eyes sales to help balance books: KARACHI -- Pakistan is establishing a legal framework for cannabis trade after the government ...

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Judge temporarily blocks Ohio gender-affirming care ban: An Ohio judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked a Republican-backed state law banning gender-affirming care ...

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Idaho governor signs bill barring required use of transgender students’ pronouns: Idaho schools will soon be unable to require staff and students to use a ...

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Aerospace engineer Ayanna Samuels set to inspire at Flow’s Girls in ICT Day Expo: Jamaican-born aerospace engineer Ayanna Samuels is set to deliver an inspiring ...

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Texas settling trans records fight with Seattle hospital: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton suspected the hospital was helping Texas kids access puberty blockers ...

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Quick Glance: Seattle Children’s to Exit Texas Due to Gender-Affirming Care

Seattle Children’s Hospital will forego its ability to do business in Texas as part of an agreement with the state’s Attorney General to stop inquiries into gender-affirming care for Texas patients.

Last year, Attorney General Ken Paxton attempted to compel Seattle Children’s to turn over information about gender-affirming care that Texas patients may have received at the facility. The hospital sued Paxton, stating that the office doesn’t have jurisdiction over patient records in Washington.

Seattle Children’s will 'voluntarily withdraw its registration to transact business in the State of Texas' by the end of the week. Paxton’s office will rescind its civil investigative demand and its request for a sworn written declaration served to the hospital in November.

Paxton also requested information on patients from Texas who received gender-affirming care services at the Seattle hospital, including diagnoses details, prescribed medications, and other treatment protocols. Additionally, his office asked for similar records from a telehealth clinic in Georgia.

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Pakistan repays $1 billion in Eurobonds, says central bank - News | Khaleej Times

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Terrorist attempts to stab IDF soldiers at West Bank checkpoint: A terrorist attempted a stabbing attack at the Bekaot checkpoint in the West Bank on Sunday ...

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Oklahoma officials tell trans pro wrestler not to compete in their state : The state’s sports commission warned a professional wrestling promotion against ...

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