VIOLENCE
HUMAN RIGHTS
HRW: Dating apps, photos and social media used against LGBTQ+ folks in Lebanon and region
CHURCH
Lebanese Catholic leaders respond to the Pope’s remarks on homosexuality
CULTURE
Kurak Günler, the political fable that irritates the Turkish regime
MORNING BRIEF
Port blast protesters summoned, threats to LGBTQ+ community, Hussein Husseini dies: Everything you need to know to start your Thursday
CIVIL RIGHTS
Panic in Lebanon’s LGBTQ+ community amid fresh fears of extortion
TUNISIA
Court drops case against LGBTQ+ rights activist
CINEMA
Moroccan director wants 'healthy' debate on LGBTQ+ rights
GAY RIGHTS
Lebanon's LGBTQ+ suffer impacts of discredited ‘conversion therapy’
WORLD CUP
French sports minister wore rainbow-sleeved pullover in Qatar
FIFA
LGBTQ community can visit Qatar, but don't try to change us — minister
QATAR
World Cup pitch invader defends 'breaking the rules'
CABINET FORMATION
LGBTQ Israelis cry foul over coalition deal with far-right MP
FOOTBALL
Arab spectators use World Cup coverage to make their opinions heard
HUMAN RIGHTS
Mawlawi bans yet another LGBTQ+ event in Beirut
GAY RIGHTS