Japan’s Kishida advances $940bn budget aimed at pandemic recovery
The record spending comes despite public debt that is more than twice the size of the country's $5 trillion economy.
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Two more Tiananmen Massacre monuments taken down in Hong Kong
Lingnan University removes Tiananmen Massacre relief, while Goddess of Democracy sculpture was removed from CUHK.
South Korea pardons jailed former President Park Geun-hye
Justice ministry says Park’s pardon is aimed at promoting national unity amid difficulties caused by the pandemic.
Thailand reports first Omicron cluster: Live updates
First Omicron cluster reported in Thailand, Ecuador made vaccines compulsory, and Italy reintroduces masking outdoors.
A new Hun rises: Cambodia’s ruling party meets to plot its future
Cambodian People's Party set to choose a future successor to Hun Sen, one of the world's longest serving leaders.
Elizabeth Holmes jury hears recording of her talking up Theranos
The 30-minute audio recording is of the Theranos Inc founder making a detailed pitch to investors.
Elon Musk says he is ‘almost done’ selling Tesla stock
'There are still a few tranches left, but almost done,' the Tesla CEO wrote on Twitter.
Historic Kashmir church reverberates with prayers after decades
Saint Luke's church in the main city of Srinagar holds prayers for the first time in nearly 30 years.
Amazon workers in the US now face fewer hurdles to organise
Labour organisation and worker activity is on the rise at Amazon facilities across the United States.
Chile’s next president to govern historic transition
Gabriel Boric may be hindered by deeply fragmented Congress, where negotiations will be necessary to advance his agenda.
UK says Omicron cases at much lower risk of hospital admission
UK health agency's findings add to emerging evidence that Omicron causes milder illness than other COVID variants.
Daunte Wright killing: Ex-US officer found guilty of manslaughter
Kimberly Potter fatally shot 20-year-old Wright near Minneapolis in April, fuelling racial justice protests.
Trump asks US Supreme Court to block release of Jan 6 riot files
Former US president argues White House files related to the Capitol insurrection are protected by 'executive privilege'.
UK warns Russia against ‘strategic mistake’ over Ukraine
Caution from London comes as Putin calls for an 'immediate response' from Kyiv's Western allies over security demands.
Joan Didion, celebrated US writer, dies aged 87
Emerging in the late 1960s as an early practitioner of 'new journalism', Didion's insightful works were widely beloved.
Canada’s economy expands for sixth straight month in November
The gains brought Canada's gross domestic product back to about where it was before the coronavirus crisis hit.
Poland refers EU rule of law issue to Constitutional Court
The court will decide whether a mechanism linking EU funds to rule of law is compatible with Poland's constitution.
Biden signs law banning goods made in China’s Xinjiang region
New rules imposed by Congress require Xinjiang exporters to US to prove products were not made by forced labour.
Key US inflation gauge sees sharpest rise in nearly 40 years
Personal Consumption Expenditures, a measure of inflation, surged 5.7% in November over the same period a year ago.
China puts city of 13 million in COVID lockdown before Olympics
The move comes after more than 200 COVID infections were recorded in Xi'an this month.