US Election Results: 7 out of 10 states vote for abortion rights
- 11:24 PM IST, Nov 6 Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai congratulates Trump, welcomes ‘golden age of American innovation’
- 11:21 PM IST, Nov 6 Microsoft chairman Satya Nadella reacts to Trump win
- 10:34 PM IST, Nov 6 PM Modi speaks to Donald Trump
- 10:15 PM IST, Nov 6 Netanyahu, Trump discuss Iran threat
- 9:26 PM IST, Nov 6 China congratulates Donald Trump
- 9:16 PM IST, Nov 6 Kamala Harris likely to call Donald Trump
- 8:48 PM IST, Nov 6 Trump's economic strategy focuses on tax cuts, tariffs, and immigration reforms
- 8:23 PM IST, Nov 6 Trump win sends commodities Tumbling as dollar surges
- 8:20 PM IST, Nov 6 Election bettors eye big payouts following Trump's victory
- 8:13 PM IST, Nov 6 Trump's sweep puts Trudeau in hot seat ahead of trade talks
- 8:11 PM IST, Nov 6 Canada stocks opens higher after Trump victory
- 8:04 PM IST, Nov 6 Stocks surge and bonds fall
- 7:57 PM IST, Nov 6 Goldman, Citi soar with Trump poised to deliver deregulation
- 7:49 PM IST, Nov 6 Europe eyes options to appease Trump
- 7:45 PM IST, Nov 6 Mexican President dismisses concerns over Trump’s victory
- 7:39 PM IST, Nov 6 Palestinians react with dismay to Trump's return to power
- 7:35 PM IST, Nov 6 Zelenskyy eyes a fresh start with Trump as Ukraine struggles in war
- 7:27 PM IST, Nov 6 European summit will focus on how to accommodate Trump
- 7:22 PM IST, Nov 6 What does $130 million for Trump mean for Musk?
- 7:16 PM IST, Nov 6 Trump’s victory prompts CEOs to prepare for trade and tariff turbulence
- 7:12 PM IST, Nov 6 Oil prices dip amid dollar surge following Trump's win
- 7:05 PM IST, Nov 6 Trump’s election win puts Federal Reserve Policy in limbo
- 6:57 PM IST, Nov 6 Trump administration expected to ease up on Big Tech antitrust
- 6:54 PM IST, Nov 6 Elon Musk's memes stir up social media buzz
- 6:47 PM IST, Nov 6 Taiwan's President mulls calling Trump
- 6:42 PM IST, Nov 6 European traders brace for tariff uncertainty
- 6:36 PM IST, Nov 6 Afghan Taliban looks to a 'new chapter' after Trump's win
- 6:33 PM IST, Nov 6 Thailand prepares to leverage trade war opportunities in Trump era
- 6:29 PM IST, Nov 6 Mexico braces for early consequences following Trump’s win
- 6:24 PM IST, Nov 6 Swedish PM warns of potential risks to Ukraine assistance after Trump’s victory
- 6:18 PM IST, Nov 6 Israel’s government hails Trump’s win
- 6:14 PM IST, Nov 6 Democrats pin hopes on US House after Senate loss
- 6:08 PM IST, Nov 6 Iran's currency falls to all-time low as Trump clinches victory
- 6:07 PM IST, Nov 6 What did Trump say about vaccine controversies?
- 6:00 PM IST, Nov 6 Trump's controversies over media licenses
- 5:56 PM IST, Nov 6 Trump will lift freeze on new liquefied natural gas export permits
- 5:50 PM IST, Nov 6 What role will Elon Musk play?
- 5:47 PM IST, Nov 6 Canada's Justin Trudeau congratulates Donald Trump
- 5:44 PM IST, Nov 6 Brazil's Lula congratulates Trump
- 5:41 PM IST, Nov 6 Trump's pledge to make America ‘crypto capital of the planet’
- 5:39 PM IST, Nov 6 Bitcoin hits record high as traders bet on Trump’s victory
- 5:36 PM IST, Nov 6 Trump’s war pledges boost Ukraine bonds following victory
- 5:31 PM IST, Nov 6 Trump vowed to escalate tariffs on US imports
- 5:25 PM IST, Nov 6 'We're better off together,' German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Scholz tells Trump
- 5:17 PM IST, Nov 6 Leaders in Asia and the Middle East on Trump’s victory
- 5:14 PM IST, Nov 6 Russia expresses no illusions about Trump’s presidency
- 3:57 PM IST, Nov 6 South Korea likely to increase investments in US. Why?
- 3:50 PM IST, Nov 6 Indian Rupee hits record low as Trump claims victory
- 3:44 PM IST, Nov 6 Trump wins Maine’s 2nd Congressional District , says report
- 3:41 PM IST, Nov 6 Kremlin to judge Trump’s Presidency based on ‘concrete steps’
- 3:36 PM IST, Nov 6 What did China say as Trump claimed victory?
- 3:33 PM IST, Nov 6 French, German defence ministers to hold talks
- 3:30 PM IST, Nov 6 Polish PM Tusk congratulates Trump
- 3:29 PM IST, Nov 6 Japan PM Ishiba congratulates Trump
- 3:26 PM IST, Nov 6 Israel’s right-wing party heads applaud Trump’s likely win
US Election Results: Republican candidate Donald Trump secured the electoral college after winning Wisconsin state over Kamala Harris to become the 47th President of the United States. He also won other swing states including Pennsylvania, Georgia, North Carolina and more while Democrat Kamala Harris bagged only 20 states so far as the projections started streaming in. The counting of ballots is underway in the remaining counties....Read More
Trump is all set to become the new President as he won key swing states bringing his electoral votes tally to 292.
Harris with 224 votes currently is likely to make a concession speech at 4 pm EST, reported ABC News.
Voting was closed on Tuesday, and ballots have begun counting. Early in-person and mail-in votes were also tallied first in most states. Over 82 million people in the country took advantage of early voting to cast their ballots. Follow US election voting live here.
Here is a background on the ongoing 2024 US election Results:
- Nationally, there are a total of 538 electoral votes, or electors, meaning a candidate needs to secure 270 to win. In the 2020 elections, President Joe Biden won 306 electoral votes to defeat Trump, who could only manage to garner 232 electoral votes.
- Besides that, the results of the US presidential elections will decide not only the next president but also which party controls the two chambers of Congress—the Senate and the House of Representatives.
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- Earlier on Monday, both Harris and Trump closed their campaign for the president while making their final pitch to voters in Pennsylvania – a state that could prove decisive in deciding who gets to the White House. While Harris focused on optimism about the future and did not mention Trump by name, the Republican nominee criticised his opponent at every turn.
US presidential election 2024: What was the campaign like?
- The 2024 United States presidential election emerged as one of the most intense and unpredictable in recent history. From Trump’s courtroom conviction, a bullet grazing his ear, a dramatic debate that dashed incumbent President Joe Biden’s hopes of re-entering the White House to Kamala Harris's last-minute nomination, the campaign has been marked by unprecedented events that captured global attention and made headlines well beyond American borders.
- Kamala Harris, who could become the first female president if elected, has pledged to address economic concerns and other pressing issues through bipartisan cooperation, aiming to stay largely aligned with the path set by President Joe Biden, Trump has promised to replace thousands of federal workers with loyalists, impose sweeping tariffs on allies and foes alike, and stage the largest deportation operation in US history.
US elects its President through the electoral college. What is that?
Donald Trump won the presidency in 2016 because of the Electoral College. So did George W. Bush in 2000.
The Electoral College is the unique American system of electing presidents. It is different from the popular vote, and it has an outsize impact on how candidates run and win campaigns. Republicans Trump and Bush lost the popular vote during their presidential runs but won the Electoral College to claim the nation's top office.
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US Election Results LIVE: Trump makes history as the first Republican to take a majority from Hispanic county in Texas
US Election Results LIVE: Donald Trump's win has been historic on many counts, including his role as the first Republican to take a majority in the US's most Latino county - Starr County, Texas - since 1892, reported news agency AP.
Trump won by 16 percentage points in Starr County, where the population is more than 97 per cent Hispanic — marking the first time since 1892 that a Republican presidential candidate took a majority.
Trump also got support from various Latino majority counties in South Texas such as Cameron County, Zapata County and Hidalgo County.
US Election Results LIVE: 7 out of 10 states vote for a right to abortion
US Election Results LIVE: Voters in 7 out of 10 states have voted for ballot amendments to establish a right to abortion in the US, reported The New York Times.
Ever since the Supreme Court overturned Roe V Wade, abortion has been one of the key issues on the ballot. Abortion related amendments were rejected by voters in three Republican states - Florida, South Dakota and Nebraska.
US Election Results LIVE: Trump wins Michigan, increases electoral tally to 292
US Election Results LIVE: Donald Trump, who is to be the 47th US President has increased his victory margin to 292 votes after winning the state of Michigan, reported AP.
His victory in Michigan is impressive due to the state being known as the “Blue Wall”, with Democrats traditionally holding power.
Democratic rival Kamala Harris has maintained 224 electoral votes in the election, causing her to lose to the former President.
US Election Results LIVE: Jeff Bezos congratulates Trump on ‘extraordinary political comeback’
US Election Results LIVE: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has congratulated Donald Trump for his “extraordinary political comeback” after the former US President is set to take office again.
In a post on X, Bezos said, “Big congratulations to our 45th and now 47th President on an extraordinary political comeback and decisive victory. No nation has bigger opportunities. Wishing Donald Trump all success in leading and uniting the America we all love.”
US Election Results LIVE: Harris to give concession speech at 4 pm EST, say reports
US Election Results LIVE: Kamala Harris is likely to give a speech conceding the election to Donald Trump at 4 pm EST at her alma mater, Howard University, reported ABC News.
Donald Trump has won the electoral college with 292 votes and is all set to become the 47th US President.
US Election Results LIVE: Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai congratulates Trump, welcomes ‘golden age of American innovation’
US Election Results LIVE: Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai congratulated Donald Trump on his win and expressed his commitment to work with his administration in a post on social media platform X.
“Congratulations to President Donald Trump on his decisive victory. We are in a golden age of American innovation and are committed to working with his administration to help bring the benefits to everyone,” he said in his post.
US Election Results LIVE: Microsoft chairman Satya Nadella reacts to Trump win
US Election Results LIVE: Microsoft chairman Satya Nadella posted a congratulatory message on social media platform for Donald Trump saying, “Congratulations President Trump, we’re looking forward to engaging with you and your administration to drive innovation forward that creates new growth and opportunity for the United States and the world.”
US Election Results LIVE: PM Modi speaks to Donald Trump
US Election Results LIVE: “Had a great conversation with my friend, President @realDonaldTrump, congratulating him on his spectacular victory. Looking forward to working closely together once again to further strengthen India-US relations across technology, defence, energy, space and several other sectors,” tweets prime minister Narendra Modi.
US Election Results LIVE: Netanyahu, Trump discuss Iran threat
US Election Results LIVE: In a statement, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyhu's office said he spoke to Donald Trump and discussed the ‘Iranian threat’ to Israel's security.
"The conversation was warm and cordial. The prime minister congratulated Trump on his election victory, and the two agreed to work together for Israel's security. The two also discussed the Iranian threat," Netanyahu's office said.
US Election Results LIVE: How US stock markets reacted to Trump win?
US Election Results LIVE: Most of the markets across the world rallied as Trump inched closer to victory during ballot counting, while bitcoin hit a record high and the dollar was set for its biggest one-day jump in four years.
Trump's victory led to hopes that his administration would offer tax cuts and support domestic companies, which caused small-cap US stocks to rally beyond expectations. Dig deeper
US Election Results LIVE: China congratulates Donald Trump
US Election Results LIVE: "We respect the choice of the American people, and express our congratulations to Mr. Trump on his election as president," the foreign ministry said in a statement.
US Election Results LIVE: Kamala Harris likely to call Donald Trump
US Election Results LIVE: Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to call Donald Trump on Wednesday to concede defeat in the presidential election, NBC News reported on Wednesday, citing two Harris aides.
President Joe Biden also plans to call Trump and will speak publicly about the election results, NBC News reported, citing a White House official.
US Election Results LIVE: Bonds post biggest drop in four years amid Trump win and inflation fears
US Election Results LIVE: US Treasury yields surged — with the 30-year rising the most since the global flight to cash in March 2020 — as investors piled back into bets that Donald Trump’s return to the White House will boost inflation.
The longest-maturity US government bond yield climbed as much as 24 basis points to 4.68%, the highest level since May, and remained higher by nearly 20 basis points. Rates of all tenors rose by at least 13 basis points at one stage as traders slashed wagers on the scope of interest-rate cuts by the Federal Reserve over the next year. They still expect the central bank to cut rates by a quarter point on Thursday.
US Election Results LIVE: Trump's economic strategy focuses on tax cuts, tariffs, and immigration reforms
US Election Results LIVE: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is set to return to the White House with ambitious plans that include broad import tariffs, tighter immigration policies, and additional tax cuts. Analysts predict these measures may provide a short-term economic boost but could also lead to larger budget deficits, slower workforce growth, and rising inflation.
Trump, a Republican who triumphed over Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris in Tuesday’s election, will inherit an economy that has recently outperformed other developed nations under Democratic President Joe Biden. Despite aggressive interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve to curb the highest inflation since the 1980s, the economy has managed to avoid the predicted recession.
US Election Results LIVE: Israelis in Jerusalem see Trump return as 'God's plan'
US Election Results LIVE: In Jerusalem, Israelis celebrated Donald Trump's U.S. election victory on Wednesday, hoping it could help bring an end to the ongoing conflicts in the region, with some viewing it as "part of God's plan."
"I believe in God, so this is part of God's plan," said Esther Henderson, 44, a shopper at the popular Mahane Yehuda market in the ancient city.
"I feel like this is part of God showing us that the evil side, the more corrupt, the globalism, is starting to fall down," she added.
"It's not that I love Trump so much," Henderson continued. "I just don't like what's been going on in the world lately."
Recent polls indicate that a majority of Israelis, including 66 percent in a survey by Israel's Channel 12 News, were hopeful for Trump's return to the White House.
US Election Results LIVE: Spotlight on Usha Chilkuri Vance, Indian-American wife of new US VP-elect
US Election Results LIVE: In July, Usha Chilukuri Vance, an Indian-American lawyer, gained national attention after her husband, J.D. Vance, was chosen by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump as his running mate.
With the Trump-Vance victory, Usha, 38, is poised to become America's Second Lady, making history as the first Indian-American to hold the position.
Usha stood alongside Vance, 39, the Ohio Senator, when Trump delivered his acceptance speech following enough votes for him to reclaim the White House.
In a 2020 appearance on the Megyn Kelly Show podcast, Vance shared, "If I ever get a bit too cocky or proud, I remind myself that she is far more accomplished than I am. People don’t fully understand how brilliant she is."
US Election Results LIVE: Wall Street smashes records, dollar soars as Trump wins
US Election Results LIVE: Wall Street rallied into record territory, the dollar soared and bitcoin scaled a new peak Wednesday as the world gears up for another Donald Trump presidency.
The Republican candidate made a stunning political comeback as he defeated Vice President Kamala Harris to return to the White House, four years after losing it to Joe Biden.
The Dow jumped three percent while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite added two percent in early deals.
US Election Results LIVE: Trump win sends commodities Tumbling as dollar surges
US Election Results LIVE: Commodities broadly dropped as a stronger dollar and the potential for trade tensions under a second Trump presidency raised concerns about the global appeal of raw materials.
Brent crude futures fell by up to 2.9% in London, soybeans saw their biggest drop in a month in Chicago, and copper led the industrial metals lower with a 4% decline. Gold dropped below $2,700 per ounce.
With Trump regaining the White House, the dollar surged to its highest level against major currencies since 2020, making raw materials priced in dollars more expensive for international buyers. The prospect of trade disputes with China, particularly affecting agricultural markets, added to the uncertainty.
US Election Results LIVE: Election bettors eye big payouts following Trump's victory
US Election Results LIVE: Thousands who gambled on the U.S. election are looking forward to a potential payout of about $450 million from online gambling sites after Donald Trump was elected president in a stunning comeback - but some may have to wait to collect their haul.
Online election betting sites exploded into view in the final weeks of the election due to the way former President Trump's odds on so-called "prediction markets" sharply diverged from opinion polls, which had the race locked in a dead heat.
US Election Results LIVE: Trump's sweep puts Trudeau in hot seat ahead of trade talks
US Election Results LIVE: As the US's largest buyer of goods and its top external oil supplier, Canada is preparing for potential economic disruption following Donald Trump's return to the White House.
Canada’s economy heavily relies on exporting energy, cars, minerals, and other goods to the US. Its businesses and consumers also depend on US-made imports, ranging from Kia vehicles assembled in Georgia to tractors made in Iowa. The two nations share one of the world’s biggest bilateral trading relationships, valued at approximately $2.6 billion in goods and services every day, a trade volume comparable to that between the US and Mexico.
US Election Results LIVE: Canada stocks opens higher after Trump victory
US Election Results LIVE: Canada's primary stock index opened in the green on Wednesday, driven by positive market sentiment following Republican Donald Trump's re-election as U.S. president.
At 9:31 a.m. ET (14:31 GMT), the S&P/TSX composite index of the Toronto Stock Exchange had gained 60.36 points, or 0.25%, reaching 24,448.26.
US Election Results LIVE: Stocks surge and bonds fall
US Election Results LIVE: Futures linked to the S&P 500 and Dow surged to record levels on Wednesday following Republican Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, marking his return four years after leaving the White House.
Wall Street is optimistic about the prospect of lower taxes, deregulation, and a president willing to weigh in on everything from the stock market to the dollar.
Dow futures surged by over 1,200 points, while S&P 500 futures neared the key 6,000 level.
Trump's win triggered a rally in so-called "Trump trades," with U.S. Treasury yields rising, Bitcoin hitting an all-time high, and the dollar strengthening.
Stocks expected to thrive under a second Trump term saw significant gains. Trump Media & Technology Group soared by 37%, while Tesla jumped 13.2%, supported by major shareholder and CEO Elon Musk, a prominent Trump backer.
Bank stocks surged with rising yields, as investors anticipated benefits from reduced regulation. JPMorgan Chase rose 6.7%, Bank of America gained 6.9%, and the SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF climbed 8.9%.
US Election Results LIVE: Goldman, Citi soar with Trump poised to deliver deregulation
US Election Results LIVE: Shares of U.S. banks, including Citigroup Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., and Goldman Sachs Group Inc., jumped in premarket trading as investors bet that Donald Trump would fulfill his pledges to cut taxes and ease regulations for the banking sector.
US Election Results LIVE: Europe eyes options to appease Trump
US Election Results LIVE: The European Union is exploring ways to ease tensions with Donald Trump as he returns to the White House, anticipating the reimposition of U.S. tariffs and tough discussions on how to handle China.
Before his election victory, Trump warned that the 27-nation bloc would "pay a big price" for not purchasing enough American exports.
Brussels acknowledges that Trump's threats of 10% tariffs on all U.S. imports and 60% on those from China are serious and not just campaign rhetoric, according to EU officials.
US Election Results LIVE: Mexican President dismisses concerns over Trump’s victory
US Election Results LIVE: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said that Donald Trump's election win was "no cause for concern" for Mexico, despite his promises of tariffs and mass deportations of migrants.
"We are a free, independent, sovereign country and there will be good relations with the United States," she said during a news conference.
US Election Results LIVE: Palestinians react with dismay to Trump's return to power
US Election Results LIVE: Palestinians, who have been engaged in conflict with Israel for over a year, expressed concern over Donald Trump's return to the White House. Leaders from both Hamas and the Palestinian Authority called on him to take steps towards achieving peace.
US Election Results LIVE: Zelenskyy eyes a fresh start with Trump as Ukraine struggles in war
US Election Results LIVE: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, whose relationship with Donald Trump has been strained since their contentious 2019 phone call, aimed for a political reset by offering congratulations on his surprising re-election win.
After months of pressing Trump to clarify his strategy for ending Russia's war in Ukraine, Zelenskiy on Wednesday praised the Republican's "peace through strength" approach, calling it the key to achieving a resolution.
US Election Results LIVE: European summit will focus on how to accommodate Trump
US Election Results LIVE: Dozens of European leaders will gather on Thursday for a one-day summit to reassess the global outlook following Donald Trump's election as the next U.S. president, an outcome that has sparked both concern and optimism across the continent.
Throughout his campaign, Trump made threats ranging from a trade war with Europe to scaling back NATO commitments, as well as altering U.S. support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia—issues that could have profound implications for European countries, particularly those in the European Union.
US Election Results LIVE: What does $130 million for Trump mean for Musk?
US Election Results LIVE: No billionaire contributed more to Donald Trump's presidential victory than Elon Musk. Now, Musk, the head of Tesla Inc. and SpaceX, will discover whether his investment pays off or if it backfires.
Musk, who has built a growing political network, stands to gain more than just a powerful ally in the White House. Trump has suggested appointing him to a role focused on reducing government spending, offering Musk the opportunity to influence policy and the federal agencies that regulate his vast business empire.
US Election Results LIVE: Trump’s victory prompts CEOs to prepare for trade and tariff turbulence
US Election Results LIVE: Business leaders worldwide were met with a new reality on Wednesday as Republican Donald Trump prepared for a return to the White House, with pledges of increased U.S. protectionism, elevated tariffs, and stricter immigration policies.
CEOs, who had cautiously navigated speculation of a U.S. power shift for months, started addressing the implications in boardrooms and on earnings calls, where investors sought to gauge the financial impact of a Trump victory.
US Election Results LIVE: Oil prices dip amid dollar surge following Trump's win
US Election Results LIVE: Oil prices dropped roughly 3% on Wednesday as the U.S. dollar strengthened following Donald Trump’s presidential election win.
Market investors expect a Trump presidency to lift the dollar, potentially keeping interest rates elevated to counter inflation from new tariffs and policies that could impact China’s economy, reducing demand there.
Brent crude futures declined $2.12, or 2.8%, to $73.41 per barrel as of 1317 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell by $2.18, or 3.03%, to $69.81 per barrel.
US Election Results LIVE: Trump’s election win puts Federal Reserve Policy in limbo
US Election Results LIVE: Donald Trump’s victory in Tuesday’s presidential election introduces significant uncertainties into the U.S. economic forecast, potentially reshaping the Federal Reserve's policy decisions in the coming months. His second term may also intensify speculation about how directly he could pressure the central bank.
During his campaign, Trump vowed to take a tougher stance on tariffs with U.S. trading partners, deport millions of undocumented immigrants, and expand his 2017 tax cuts. Analysts suggest that these policies, if implemented, could drive up prices, wages, and the federal deficit.
US Election Results LIVE: Trump administration expected to ease up on Big Tech antitrust
US Election Results LIVE: Donald Trump is expected to scale back some antitrust initiatives pursued under President Joe Biden’s administration, possibly including efforts to dismantle Alphabet’s Google due to its online search dominance, experts suggest.
While Trump may continue some Big Tech cases initiated during his first term, his recent caution around breaking up Google underscores the influence he’ll have on the direction of these cases. At an October event in Chicago, he remarked, “If you do that, are you going to destroy the company? What you can do without breaking it up is make sure it’s more fair."
Currently, the U.S. Department of Justice is advancing two major antitrust lawsuits against Google—one targeting its search practices and another focused on its advertising technology. Additionally, the Justice Department is ongoing cases against Apple, while the U.S. Federal Trade Commission is pursuing separate actions against Meta Platforms and Amazon.
US Election Results LIVE: Elon Musk's memes stir up social media buzz
US Election Results LIVE: X owner Elon Musk led the social media meme brigade in response to the U.S. election results and Donald Trump’s historic win on Wednesday, posting a series of reactions that ranged from sharp humour to outright mockery.
As early results came in, Musk quickly began a posting spree, including his iconic 2022 image of walking into X's headquarters with a sink. This time, the photo had the White House as the background, and he reused his caption, “Let that sink in.”
Later, he shared an image of the SpaceX Starship rocket with the caption, “The future is gonna be fantastic.”
US Election Results LIVE: Taiwan's President mulls calling Trump
US Election Results LIVE: Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te is considering contacting Donald Trump after his return to the White House, according to sources familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported.
Officials from Taiwan are planning to initiate the call, though they requested anonymity as the discussions are confidential. It remains uncertain whether Trump will respond, one source mentioned.
However, another source added that this call is unlikely to happen soon, as a similar conversation between former President Tsai Ing-wen and Trump only occurred a month after his 2016 election win.
US Election Results LIVE: European traders brace for tariff uncertainty
US Election Results LIVE: European traders are positioning themselves ahead of the potential impact of the US election by betting against the euro and hedging with the Swiss franc and German bonds.
For Europe, the main concern revolves around Donald Trump's tariff proposals, which could negatively affect sectors heavily reliant on the US market, pushing the euro lower against the dollar. Additionally, both presidential candidates’ plans to increase spending adds further uncertainty to predictions about the region’s interest rates.
US Election Results LIVE: Afghan Taliban looks to a 'new chapter' after Trump's win
US Results LIVE: Afghanistan's Taliban government expressed hope for a "new chapter" in its relations with the United States following Donald Trump's presidential election victory.
Foreign ministry spokesman Abdul Qahar Balkhi stated in a post on X that the government anticipates the incoming Trump administration "will take realistic steps toward concrete progress in relations between the two countries and both nations will be able to open a new chapter of relations."
US Election Results LIVE: Thailand prepares to leverage trade war opportunities in Trump era
US Results LIVE: Thailand is considering offering new incentives to attract global companies seeking to mitigate the impact of the escalating US-China trade war following Donald Trump’s election victory, according to the country’s commerce minister.
Pichai Naripthaphan, the Commerce Minister, told Bloomberg News on Wednesday that Thailand anticipates an influx of investments in the coming years from China, the US, and other nations, as they view the Southeast Asian nation as a neutral and friendly participant in global geopolitics.
US Election Results LIVE: Mexico braces for early consequences following Trump’s win
US Results LIVE: With Donald Trump securing his return to the U.S. presidency, Mexico faces the challenge of navigating a tense relationship, but President Claudia Sheinbaum still has room to negotiate to mitigate the effects on trade, migration, and security.
Trump's campaign promises, which include imposing 200% tariffs on Mexican cars, mass deportations, and using U.S. military force against drug cartels, place Sheinbaum in a difficult position. An immediate downturn in relations between the two countries, along with a negative impact on the Mexican peso, is expected.
However, analysts suggest that over time, Mexico may have some leverage, particularly on migration, which could help soften Trump's stances on trade and security issues.
US Election Results LIVE: Swedish PM warns of potential risks to Ukraine assistance after Trump’s victory
US Results LIVE: Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson congratulated Donald Trump on his U.S. presidential win in a post on X early Wednesday, expressing eagerness to "work together and continue the excellent US-Sweden relations as friends and allies."
However, later in the day, Kristersson raised concerns during a news conference about the risks Trump's return to the Oval Office could pose, particularly regarding "existential" issues for Sweden, such as a potential "reduced commitment to Ukraine" by the U.S.
US Election Results LIVE: Israel’s government hails Trump’s win
US Results LIVE: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his supporters rejoiced at Donald Trump's presidential victory, with a leader from the Israeli settler movement calling him an ally who would offer "unconditional" support. In his congratulatory message, Netanyahu described Trump's return as "history's greatest comeback."
US Election Results LIVE: Democrats pin hopes on US House after Senate loss
US Results LIVE: Democrats’ prospects for retaining power in Washington after Donald Trump’s return to the White House now depend on the results of several tight US House races.
To reclaim the majority from Republicans, the party needs to secure a net gain of just four seats. However, with numerous key races still undecided, especially in California, where vote counting is often slow, it may take days before the majority party is determined.
US Election Results LIVE: Iran's currency falls to all-time low as Trump clinches victory
US Results LIVE: Iran's currency plunged to an all-time low on Wednesday following Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election, marking a new set of challenges for Tehran amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
Traders in Tehran reported that the rial was trading at 703,000 to the dollar, although this rate may fluctuate throughout the day. The Central Bank of Iran may intervene, flooding the market with more hard currencies to stabilize the rial, as it has done previously.
US Election Results LIVE: What did Trump say about vaccine controversies?
US Results LIVE: Trump recently said that he would allow former presidential candidate and anti-vaccine advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to have significant influence over vaccine and healthcare policy. Kennedy claims that Trump promised him control over key agencies such as the FDA, CDC, HHS, and USDA, which would give him authority over vaccine approvals and recommendations. However, Trump’s transition co-chair, Howard Lutnick, clarified that Kennedy would not be appointed head of the Department of Health and Human Services, although he may be given a role advising on vaccine matters.
US Election Results LIVE: Trump's controversies over media licenses
US Results LIVE: During his campaign, Trump called for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to revoke the broadcast licenses of ABC and CBS. FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel criticised Trump's proposal, emphasising the importance of free speech protections. However, if Trump moves forward with his plan to place regulatory agencies like the FCC under direct presidential control, it could undermine the FCC's independence, according to Wheeler. Trump could also potentially use his emergency powers under the Communications Act to regulate broadcasters, citing national security concerns.
Despite these moves, a second Trump presidency is likely to have a significant impact on cable news networks such as CNN, Fox News, and MSNBC, as well as major outlets like The New York Times and The Washington Post, similar to the audience shifts seen during his first term.
US Election Results LIVE: Trump will lift freeze on new liquefied natural gas export permits
US Results LIVE: The United States is already the largest producer of oil and gas globally, but Trump aims to remove any remaining barriers. He plans to lift the ban on new liquefied natural gas export permits, expand federal drilling auctions, expedite new pipeline approvals, and attempt to reverse or ease regulations targeting power plant and vehicle emissions. Trump's backing of the oil and gas sector may also lead him to soften his stance on the Inflation Reduction Act, as oil companies are receiving funding from it for carbon-neutral projects like carbon capture and sequestration.
US Election Results LIVE: What role will Elon Musk play?
US Results LIVE: Following encouragement from the world's richest individual, Donald Trump has said he would appoint Tesla CEO Elon Musk to head a new government efficiency commission. Musk has suggested that at least $2 trillion could be cut from the $6.75 trillion federal budget. Implementing this plan could be crucial to the success of the next Trump administration.
US Election Results LIVE: Canada's Justin Trudeau congratulates Donald Trump
US Results LIVE: Canada's Justin Trudeau congratulated Donald Trump saying, “Congratulations to Donald Trump on being elected President of the United States. The friendship between Canada and the U.S. is the envy of the world. I know President Trump and I will work together to create more opportunity, prosperity, and security for both of our nations.”
US Election Results LIVE: Brazil's Lula congratulates Trump
US Results LIVE: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva congratulated Donald Trump on his election as president of the United States.
In an X post, the leftist leader said that democracy is the people's voice and should always be respected, adding that the world needs “dialogue and joint work.”
US Election Results LIVE: Trump's pledge to make America ‘crypto capital of the planet’
US Results LIVE: Donald Trump previously vowed to make America "the crypto capital of the planet" and establish a “strategic reserve” of bitcoin. During his campaign, he accepted cryptocurrency donations and engaged with crypto enthusiasts at a bitcoin conference in July. He launched World Liberty Financial, a new venture with his family to trade cryptocurrencies.