Israel, Egypt hold talks toward Gaza 'permanent ceasefire'
Egypt played a pivotal role in negotiating the May 21 ceasefire between Israel and Hamas that brought an end to 11 days of deadly fighting.
UN body orders probe of 'systematic' abuses in Israel, Palestinian areas
The investigators, the text said, should probe "underlying root causes of recurrent tensions and instability, including systematic discrimination and repression based on group identity".
Tennis dominates Laureus Awards as Nadal, Osaka take major trophies
Even this year's recipient of the Lifetime Achievement award, Billie Jean King, was a tennis star.
Justin Bieber sparks cultural appropriation row with new haircut
This is the second time that Bieber has experimented with the hairstyle, even though he had faced severe criticism for it last time.
Australia says politicians no longer exempt from sexual harassment rules
In recent weeks, Morrison's coalition government has been rocked by a litany of new sexual abuse and harassment complaints.
US Olympic athletes detail anti-Asian racism
The United States has seen a surge in anti-Asian violence in the past year.
Black adviser to UK leader quits amid race report outcry
Kasumu, who served as special adviser for civil society and communities, submitted his resignation last week
Prince William, Kate Middleton hail successful mental health campaign weeks after Meghan's suicidal confession
The Duke and the Duchess of Cambridge noted that the "work isn't done yet" when it comes to mental health.
Atlanta shootings expose fear in Asian-American community
Georgia is home to nearly 500,000 people of Asian origin, or just over four percent of its population.
Suspect charged with eight murders in Atlanta shootings
Police said suspect Robert Aaron Long has denied a racist motive to Tuesday's attacks.
Amazon accused of race-gender bias in workplace
Amazon is digging into allegations made in the lawsuit, the spokeswoman added.
Google to pay $2.5 million for alleged discrimination against 'disadvantaged' female and Asian applicants
The U.S. Department of Labor discovered disparities in pay, which affects their female software engineers, during a routine compliance evaluation.
The ex-cop behind China's largest gay dating app
The app today says it has more than 58 million users in China and countries including India, Korea and Thailand.
Pinterest settles gender discrimination lawsuit filed by former COO for $22.5 million
Brougher's complaint came at the heels of public statements aired by two Black women who said that they faced racism as well as sexism at Pinterest.
Nike's new advert receives backlash in Japan for highlighting issues on racism.
Comments on social media accused Nike of exaggerating the scale of discrimination in Japan
Celebrities applaud Elliot 'Ellen' Page for coming out as transgender
Ellen Page received support from Hollywood after he bravely came out as a transgender man named Elliot.
Former umpires accuse England Cricket Board of institutional racism
The ECB hasn't added any Asian and minority ethnic umpire to its first-class list for 28 years now.
Arsenal accused of discrimination against Mesut Ozil
Ozil continues to receive £350,000 per week even after being left out of Arsenal's squad.
UPS welcomes diversity, allows delivery drivers to have beards and piercings
In their bid to tackle issues on diversity, bias and inclusion, the new guidelines will now allow its employees to sport afros and braids
US Elections: Sarah McBride to become nation's first transgender state senator
McBride was also the first transgender trainee in the White House at the time of her internship during Obama's presidency.
US elections: Rapper Offset gets reprimanded for giving free meals to voters
Offset ran into trouble with local police while serving food to voters in Georgia.
George Floyd death: Teen to receive courage award for filming victim's last moments
The literary and free expression organization PEN America will be awarding Darnella Frazier for recording the viral video which sparked the global protest.
Pope backs civil unions for gay couples
The Pope's favourable stance on civil unions marks a step away from a 2003 document prepared by the Vatican's dogma office, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.
Mariah Carey says son bullied by a 'white supremacist'
Mariah Carey's son, Moroccan, was bullied by someone he thought was his friend.
New Australian immigration law requires English proficiency test for Australian partner visas
The said requirement has fetched much controversy with critics calling the change to immigration policies "discriminatory"
Gabrielle Union settles dispute with NBC over claims of workplace toxicity at 'AGT'
Gabrielle Union has claimed she was fired from the show for raising concerns against the toxic work culture.
Eddie Redmayne faces backlash for slamming 'disgusting vitriol' against JK Rowling
The 38-year-old actor knows JK Rowling through playing Newt Scamander in her Fantastic Beasts films.
UK transgender patients turn to crowdfunding due to huge delays
Transitioning for transgender patients could take years on NHS, so they are turning to online fundraising for surgery.
France's most tattooed man prohibited from teaching nursery school
Parents claimed their three-year-old child experienced nightmares after seeing the teacher in school
Japan Airlines to use gender-neutral greetings by October 1
The airline drops "ladies and gentlemen" in addressing its passengers in-flight as well as in airports across the world.