![Thousands of frozen Gaza IVF embryos destroyed by Israeli strike Thousands of frozen Gaza IVF embryos destroyed by Israeli strike](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81713525465_GazaIVFembryosd.jpg)
Thousands of frozen Gaza IVF embryos destroyed by Israeli strike
The embryos in those tanks were the last hope for hundreds of Palestinian couples facing infertility.
Fri Apr 19 2024
![Many hospitals in China stop newborn delivery services as birth rate drops Many hospitals in China stop newborn delivery services as birth rate drops](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71710835730_TBnewbornbabyjp.jpg)
Many hospitals in China stop newborn delivery services as birth rate drops
The closures come as Chinese policymakers grapple with how to boost young couples' desire to have children.
Tue Mar 19 2024
![Greece legalises same sex marriage in landmark change Greece legalises same sex marriage in landmark change](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81708056720_TBGreekjpg.jpg)
Greece legalises same sex marriage in landmark change
The law gives same-sex couples the right to wed and adopt children and comes after decades of campaigning for marriage equality.
Fri Feb 16 2024
![Better than roses: Thai couples marry on elephants for Valentine's Day Better than roses: Thai couples marry on elephants for Valentine's Day](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81707969283_TBelephants.jpg)
Better than roses: Thai couples marry on elephants for Valentine's Day
The couples riding elephants wearing traditional dress chose Valentine's Day to exchange their vows in a mass wedding.
Thu Feb 15 2024
![Singapore PM encourages couples to have more children in Chinese New Year message Singapore PM encourages couples to have more children in Chinese New Year message](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81651760468_LeeHsienLoong.jpg)
Singapore PM encourages couples to have more children in Chinese New Year message
Lee Hsien Loong said it is a good time for young couples to add a "little dragon" to their families.
Fri Feb 09 2024
![Sarah Jessica Parker, husband Broderick play troubled couples on London stage Sarah Jessica Parker, husband Broderick play troubled couples on London stage](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81706600602_TBSarahJessicaPa.jpg)
Sarah Jessica Parker, husband Broderick play troubled couples on London stage
"Plaza Suite" was set to open in New York in spring 2020 but the curtains came down when the COVID pandemic hit.
Wed Jan 31 2024
![Pope says Africans are 'special case' when it comes to LGBT blessings Pope says Africans are 'special case' when it comes to LGBT blessings](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/41603336897_PopeFrancis.jpg)
Pope says Africans are 'special case' when it comes to LGBT blessings
Pope Francis said for Africans, "homosexuality is something 'bad' from a cultural point of view, they don't tolerate it".
Mon Jan 29 2024
![Thailand edges closer to legalising same-sex marriage Thailand edges closer to legalising same-sex marriage](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51703152642_rainbowflag.jpg)
Thailand edges closer to legalising same-sex marriage
This will provide rights, responsibilities and family status as equal to the marriage between a man and a woman presently in all aspects.
Thu Dec 21 2023
![Is Malaysia's premarital HIV testing doing the right thing? Is Malaysia's premarital HIV testing doing the right thing?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81701412645_TBMarriagejpg.jpg)
Is Malaysia's premarital HIV testing doing the right thing?
Premarital HIV screening for Muslim couples is justified on religious grounds. But at what cost?
Fri Dec 01 2023
![533 underaged married couples recorded in Kelantan since 2019 533 underaged married couples recorded in Kelantan since 2019](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-01/71548906316_Kahwin.jpg)
533 underaged married couples recorded in Kelantan since 2019
Mohd Asri Mat Daud said the state govt retained the age of marriage without amendment at 18 for boys and 16 for girls.
Tue Nov 28 2023
![23 couples tie the knot at mass wedding in Penang 23 couples tie the knot at mass wedding in Penang](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81695983699_ChowKonYeow.jpg)
23 couples tie the knot at mass wedding in Penang
The couples exchanged vows today in conjunction with the Mid-Autumn Festival, which is also known as the Mooncake Festival.
Fri Sep 29 2023
![Chinese county offers 'cash reward' for couples if bride is aged 25 or younger Chinese county offers 'cash reward' for couples if bride is aged 25 or younger](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/61508926718_KahwinMuda.jpg)
Chinese county offers 'cash reward' for couples if bride is aged 25 or younger
A notice said the reward was to promote "age-appropriate marriage and childbearing" for first marriages.
Fri Sep 01 2023
![Pre-Marriage Course Certificate: 10-year validity period proposal under consideration - Jakim Pre-Marriage Course Certificate: 10-year validity period proposal under consideration - Jakim](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/41625036693_nikahkahwinkawin.jpg)
Pre-Marriage Course Certificate: 10-year validity period proposal under consideration - Jakim
Jakim said the proposal was raised to ensure the content of the course module is relevant and effective for prospective married couples.
Fri Sep 01 2023
![Couples death sentence commuted to 40 years jail for murdering daughter Couples death sentence commuted to 40 years jail for murdering daughter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41692700290_TBISTANAKEHAKIMAN.jpg)
Couples death sentence commuted to 40 years jail for murdering daughter
The court found there was overwhelming evidence that the 22-year-old Siti Hajar died due to the acts by the couple.
Wed Aug 23 2023
![Taiwan women freeze their eggs as 'insurance' in hopes of law change Taiwan women freeze their eggs as 'insurance' in hopes of law change](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/71690967793_VivianTung.jpg)
Taiwan women freeze their eggs as 'insurance' in hopes of law change
But it is only legal to use the eggs in a heterosexual marriage, which excludes unmarried women and same-sex married couples.
Sat Aug 05 2023