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The record spending comes despite public debt that is more than twice the size of the country's $5 trillion economy.

Lingnan University removes Tiananmen Massacre relief, while Goddess of Democracy sculpture was removed from CUHK.

Justice ministry says Park’s pardon is aimed at promoting national unity amid difficulties caused by the pandemic.

First Omicron cluster reported in Thailand, Ecuador made vaccines compulsory, and Italy reintroduces masking outdoors.

Cambodian People's Party set to choose a future successor to Hun Sen, one of the world's longest serving leaders.

The 30-minute audio recording is of the Theranos Inc founder making a detailed pitch to investors.

'There are still a few tranches left, but almost done,' the Tesla CEO wrote on Twitter.

Saint Luke's church in the main city of Srinagar holds prayers for the first time in nearly 30 years.

Labour organisation and worker activity is on the rise at Amazon facilities across the United States.

Gabriel Boric may be hindered by deeply fragmented Congress, where negotiations will be necessary to advance his agenda.

UK health agency's findings add to emerging evidence that Omicron causes milder illness than other COVID variants.

Kimberly Potter fatally shot 20-year-old Wright near Minneapolis in April, fuelling racial justice protests.

Former US president argues White House files related to the Capitol insurrection are protected by 'executive privilege'.

Caution from London comes as Putin calls for an 'immediate response' from Kyiv's Western allies over security demands.

Emerging in the late 1960s as an early practitioner of 'new journalism', Didion's insightful works were widely beloved.

The gains brought Canada's gross domestic product back to about where it was before the coronavirus crisis hit.

The court will decide whether a mechanism linking EU funds to rule of law is compatible with Poland's constitution.

New rules imposed by Congress require Xinjiang exporters to US to prove products were not made by forced labour.

Artist Jens Galschiot tells Al Jazeera removal of iconic Pillar of Shame is intended to 'oppress' Hong Kong residents.

The labour market recovery is staying the course, despite the threat of Omicron.

With no relief in sight, some industrialists are faced with cutting staff or relocating operations abroad.

Official says toll could be as high as five as probe is launched to determine cause of the crash in South Kivu province.

Women rally to condemn sexual violence, after the UN said it had documented 13 instances of rape during recent protests.

Molnupiravir's approval comes a day after the FDA cleared a more effective competing antiviral pill from Pfizer.

Personal Consumption Expenditures, a measure of inflation, surged 5.7% in November over the same period a year ago.

The move comes after more than 200 COVID infections were recorded in Xi'an this month.

Murad's wife died from hypothermia and sepsis. The couple's stillborn son is now buried near the Belarusian border.

Russian president also discusses US relations and the economy during marathon question-and-answer session.

After moving in tandem for most of the year, the Borsa Istanbul 100 Index and the lira decoupled this quarter.

EU foreign service said the meeting would be attended by representatives of China, France, Germany, Russia, UK and Iran.

Findings from the study, which has yet to be peer reviewed, match those from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna.

Despite perilous risks and following last month's Channel tragedy, people in Calais remain determined to reach England.

Efforts to prevent cultural theft cannot keep up with the illicit multibillion-dollar industry.

Coalition says it destroyed drone and weapons stores in air raids on military camp in Yemeni capital Sanaa.

How systemic racism, abuse of the land and violence against Indigenous women and girls are intertwined in Canada.

This year has seen major award wins and the release of critically acclaimed works by writers from across continent.

Investigation launched after explosion hits a judicial complex in Ludhiana, a city in India's northern Punjab state.

Maritime authorities say 50 people have been rescued after boat sank with 138 people on board.

PM Orban’s spokesman said it would be a 'challenge' to integrate a country with two million Muslims into the EU.

According to a recent poll, almost half of Ukrainians believe that an 'escalation' of the conflict is possible.

A look at the factors that have forced Libya to postpone a vote seen as crucial to end its 10-year-long crisis.

Moncef Marzouki, who lives in France, rejects court ruling, says it was 'issued by an illegitimate president'.

Rise of Omicron presents new challenge to communities and governments as new year approaches.

Hospital data from New South Wales offers tentative evidence the variant is milder than other strains.

Vaccines can offer protection but masking and avoiding large crowds are still essential to keeping COVID-19 away.

Small businesses in Vietnam see greasing palms as a necessity to avoid police harassment.

Two UK studies find that Omicron patients less likely to be hospitalised than those with the Delta coronavirus variant.

The US chipmaker posted an apology to its Chinese customers for blacklisting region over alleged abuses against Uighurs.

At least 25 people were hospitalised, while 50 remain missing following a landslide at a jade mining site in Hpakant.

8-metre tall Pillar of Shame symbolises lives lost during the 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in Beijing.