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US Elections Results: Donald Trump has won the US elections, winning a landslide victory in swing states. His rival Kamala Harris has secured 226 electoral colleges, while Trump has won 295—crossing the majority mark of 270. He will be the second Republican to get a second term in office in 20 years. George Bush, a Republican, was president from 2001 to 2009. 

As far as swing states are concerned, Trump has already won the swing states of Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, and is leading in the other two - Arizona, and Nevada.

Kamala Harris conceded defeat early morning. In her speech, the Democratic leader said though she has conceded the election, she has not conceded "the fight that fuelled this campaign."

In a speech that lasted less than 15 minutes, Harris admitted it was painful to lose but urged her supporters to "keep fighting".

"The outcome of this election is not what we wanted, not what we fought for, not what we voted for, but hear me when I say that the light of America's promise will always burn bright as long as we never give up and as long as we keep fighting," she told supporters.

Mr Trump's victory, following one of the most hostile campaigns in modern US history, was all the more remarkable given an unprecedented criminal conviction, a near-miss assassination attempt, and warnings from a former chief of staff that he is a "fascist."

Donald Trump had said he would be prepared to concede defeat after Tuesday's vote "if it's a fair election", while again raising concerns about the use of electronic voting machines. Trump, however, said he feels "very confident" about winning back the White House, after casting his Election Day ballot in Florida in one of the most contentious US elections in decades.

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Here are the Highlights on US Elections 2024:

Sharon Stone, Cher And Other Hollywood Stars Consider Leaving US. Here's Why

After Donald Trump's resounding victory over Kamala Harris in the US Presidential election, several high-profile Hollywood celebrities have expressed their intentions to leave the United States.

Here are the celebrities considering a move away from the United States in response to the election outcome: read.

Rahul Gandhi Writes To Donald Trump, Congratulates Him On Landmark Victory

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has written to US President-elect Donald Trump, congratulating him on his victory and expressed confidence that under his leadership, the two nations will further deepen cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

"I would like to congratulate you on your election as the 47th President of the United States of America. The people have placed their trust in your vision for the future," Gandhi said.

India and the USA share a "historic friendship" rooted in our commitment to democratic values, he said.

Why More Young Men Voted For Donald Trump

Donald Trump won the presidency with 54 percent of men voting for the Republican, up slightly from the 51 percent that supported him in 2020, according to exit polling by NBC.

But what raised eyebrows was among younger voters aged 18-29, where 49 percent of men voted Trump -- shattering previous images of young people generally leaning left.

Read here.

"First-Ever In US History": Trump Picks A Woman White House Chief Of Staff

US President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday announced that his campaign manager, Susie Wiles, will be his White House chief of staff. Wiles, 67, will become the first woman to hold the position in the US history.

"Susie Wiles just helped me achieve one of the greatest political victories in American history, and was an integral part of both my 2016 and 2020 successful campaigns," Trump said two days after his decisive US election win over Democrat Kamala Harris.

She is "tough, smart, innovative, and is universally admired and respected", the 78-year-old Republican said.

"It is a well-deserved honour to have Susie as the first-ever female Chief of Staff in United States history," he added.

Why Did Kamala Harris Lose? Because Democrats Guilt-Tripped Americans

Kamala Harriss campaign raised and spent more money than Donald Trump, but what was the substance? The political messaging barely managed to escape the rhetoric of Save America from Trump.

Read here.

"I Don't See My Future In US": Elon Musk's Transgender Daughter After Trump's Win

Following Donald Trump's US election win, Elon Musk's estranged trans daughter, Vivian Wilson, announced her intention to leave the US, saying she doesn't see a future in the country. Vivian, who Musk once claimed was "killed by the woke mind virus", is transgender and has been estranged from her father since 2022. On Wednesday, she took to Meta's Threads to share her thoughts. "I've thought this for a while, but yesterday confirmed it for me. I don't see my future being in the United States," she wrote.

"Even if he's only in office for 4 years, even if the anti-trans regulations magically don't happen, the people who willingly voted this in are not going anywhere anytime soon," she said after Donald Trump's win.

US Capitol Rioters, Supporters Of Donald Trump, Await Pardons

Donald Trump supporters who were charged with storming the US Capitol are now expecting pardons from the incoming American president, who has lauded them as "patriots" and "political prisoners."

More than 1,500 people have been charged in connection with the January 6, 2021 assault on Congress which sought to disrupt certification of Democrat Joe Biden's 2020 election victory.

Not 'Nostradamus', Not AI: Pygmy Hippo Moo Deng Predicts US Polls Right

Moo Deng, a baby pygmy hippopotamus from Thailand, must be doing splish-splash or simply chilling and relaxing in the water, protecting her delicate skin from the harsh sun. The baby hippo is unaware and unbothered by her latest achievement. No mean feat, Moo Deng's prediction of Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election proved to be bang on.

From Nostradamus' “13 Keys to the White House” system to ChatGPT's “dark horse”, everything failed in front of baby Hippo Moo Deng's cute walk to the humble fruit bowl in the name of former US president Donald Trump.

Read here.

What Trump's Win Means For Ukraine, Middle East, China

Dissecting The Complex Factors Behind Kamala Harris' Defeat

Now that Donald Trump and the Republican Party have claimed their fame to the White House, there is a chain of blame game happening that seems like a futile attempt of clutching at straws.

The United States is still waiting for its first female president, with Kamala Harris's loss extending the country's 248-year streak of male leadership.

Post-election analysis points to various factors contributing to Harris's defeat. Some Democrats blame the decision to replace Joe Biden with Harris, while others criticise Biden's delayed withdrawal from the race.

Read here.

Biden Assures "Peaceful Transfer Of Power", Has A Word Of Advice For Trump

US President Joe Biden spoke today for the first time since the US election result was known and Donald Trump's victory was certain. 

Addressing the nation from the White House lawns, President Biden, in his trademark blue suit and white striped tie, said "The people have voted and have chosen their President and have done so peacefully. And in a democracy, the will of the people always prevails."

Elon Musk In Trump Family's Election Victory Photo. But Melania Is Missing

After Donald Trump's landslide victory in the US presidential election, a family photo posted by his granddaughter, Kai, has drawn massive attention -- for the unexpected presence of tech mogul Elon Musk.

How Donald Trump's Win Will Affect Globalisation? S Jaishankar Explains

In a press briefing after his meeting with top business leaders and CEOs in Australia, S Jaishankar mentioned about "something that happened yesterday", referring to the US election result. Mr Jaishankar said India "perceives this as an opportunity".

Donald Trump's Win Fuelled By Xenophobia, Anger Over Wars, Migration

Bagging 295 electoral votes and most swing states, Republican Donald Trump raced towards a victory buoyed by issues like immigration and war. Exit polls showed that voters' top concern was also the economy and inflation that spiked under outgoing President Joe Biden in the wake of the Covid pandemic.

The 78-year-old won wider margins than before, despite a criminal conviction, two impeachments while in office and warnings from his former chief of staff that he is a fascist.

Read here

After Trump Wins US Presidential Election, PM Shigeru Ishiba Looks To "Bolster" Japan-US Alliance

US Election Results: Jeff Bezos Congratulates Trump On "Extraordinary Political Comeback"

Australia Envoy Deletes Trump "Most Destructive President" Remark After Election Win

Australia's ambassador in Washington, Kevin Rudd, deleted comments he previously made about Donald Trump after the Republican's election win, saying on Thursday they did not reflect the view of the Australian government. Rudd, a former prime minister, had previously made the comments about Trump in his capacity as the head of a U.S.-based think tank, a statement on his personal website said.

Among the deleted comments, Rudd had in 2020 described Trump as "the most destructive president in history".

UN Ready To "Work Constructively" With Trump Administration: UN Chief Antonio Guterres

Xi Jinping Congratulates Donald Trump, Calls For “Stable, Healthy” China-US Ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for "stable, healthy and sustainable" ties between Beijing and Washington in a message to US president-elect Donald Trump, state media said.

In a "congratulatory message" to Trump, Xi "pointed out that history has shown that China and the United States benefit from cooperation and suffer from confrontation", state broadcaster CCTV said.

"A stable, healthy and sustainable China-US relationship is in the common interest of both countries and is in line with the expectations of the international community," Xi said.

Who Is Kashyap 'Kash' Patel, Donald Trump's Likely Pick For CIA Chief

Donald Trump planned to name Kashyap Patel the deputy director of the CIA in the final weeks of his administration. A report described Mr Patel as the man "who would do anything" for Donald Trump, who is now the president-elect.

'Nostradamus' Of US Predicted Harris Win. Moment He Realised He Was Wrong

Allan Lichtman, Nostradamus of US polls, was at a loss for words as his prediction that Kamala Harris would win the presidential election turned wrong.

In a six-hour-long YouTube live stream with his son Sam, Allan Lichtman was seen saying “I don't get it” as Donald Trump inched closer to the victory.

Holding his head, he added, “The democracy is gone.”

“Once democracy is gone, it's almost impossible to recover. The way to recover is by the dictators losing wars.”

US-India Strategic Partnership Forum Congratulates Trump

US Election Results: Australian PM Anthony Albanese Dials Trump, Discusses Australia-US Relationship In Security

Trump 2.0: A Look At Top Candidates Who Are Set For White House Stints

Donald Trump on Wednesday sealed his historic comeback to the White House and defeated Kamala Harris.

How Donald Trump's US Election Win Would Benefit Elon Musk's Companies

Elon Musk contributed at least $119 million to a pro-Trump spending group and tirelessly touted the former president at the critical late stage of his campaign against Kamala Harris.

"Respect Choice Of American People": China On Trump's Victory

 China expressed respect for the U.S. election result and congratulated Donald Trump on his victory while an official newspaper called for a "pragmatic" approach to China-U.S. relations to handle their differences properly.

Trump, a Republican who has promised to implement stiff tariffs, recaptured the White House with a sweeping victory over Democrat Kamala Harris in Tuesday's election. 

Biden Hails Kamala Harris "Integrity' And "Courage" After Election Loss

US President Joe Biden praised Kamala Harris for her "integrity" and "courage" Wednesday after the Democratic vice president's election defeat by Republican Donald Trump.

"What America saw today was the Kamala Harris I know and deeply admire. She's been a tremendous partner and public servant full of integrity, courage and character," Biden said in a statement after Harris's concession speech.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy Says He Spoke With Trump Following Election Victory

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday that he spoke with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump following his election victory.

"We agreed to maintain close dialogue and advance our cooperation. Strong and unwavering U.S. leadership is vital for the world and for a just peace," Zelenskiy said in a post on X.

Trump has said he would work with both Ukraine and Russia to end their conflict.

Barack Obama Congratulates Trump On His Election Victory

Former president Barack Obama on Wednesday congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory, noting the importance of a peaceful transfer of power.

"This is obviously not the outcome we had hoped for," Obama said in a statement. "But living in a democracy is about recognizing that our point of view won't always win out, and being willing to accept the peaceful transfer of power."

UK PM Starmer Speaks With Donald Trump To Offer "Hearty Congratulations"

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday to congratulate Trump on his election win.

"The Prime Minister offered his hearty congratulations and said he looked forward to working closely with President-elect Trump across all areas of the special relationship," a statement from Starmer's office said.

Kamala Harris Says "Must Accept Results" Of US Election Politics

Defeated Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris told supporters on Wednesday that "we must accept the results" of the US election, while promising to help Donald Trump as he heads back to the White House.

"We must accept the results of this election. Earlier today, I spoke with President-elect Trump and congratulated him on his victory," Harris told supporters in a concession speech at her alma mater Howard University in Washington.

"I also told him that we will help him and his team with their transition, and that we will engage in a peaceful transfer of power."

China's Xi Jinping Called Trump To Congratulate On Election Victory, CNN Reports

Chinese President Xi Jinping called Donald Trump on Wednesday to congratulate the Republican on his U.S. presidential election victory, CNN reported, citing unidentified sources.

Biden Congratulates Trump On Win, Invites Him To White House

President Joe Biden called Donald Trump to congratulate him on his victory Wednesday and invited his Republican successor to hold a meeting in the "near future," the White House said.

In his call with Trump, "President Biden expressed his commitment to ensuring a smooth transition and emphasized the importance of working to bring the country together," a White House statement said.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai Congratulates Trump On His Victory

Kamala Harris Calls Trump To Congratulate Him On Election Win: Her Aide

US Vice President Kamala Harris called Donald Trump on Wednesday to congratulate him for winning the 2024 presidential election, one of her senior aides said, following a bitter and contentious race.

"Had A Great Conversation With My Friend": PM Modi Speaks To President-Elect Trump

Israel PM Calls US President-Elect Trump, Discusses Threat From Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to president-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday after his stunning US election victory and discussed the "Iranian threat" to Israel's security, his office said.

"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 in a statement.

US Election 2024 Results: Kamala Harris To Concede Defeat Early Tomorrow As Donald Trump Wins: Report

Kamala Harris to concede defeat early tomorrow as Donald Trump returns to Oval Office, reports news agency Reuters

US Election 2024: Wall Street Stocks Surge After Trump Wins

Wall Street stocks surged in opening trading on Wednesday after US voters sent Donald Trump back to the White House and delivered him to a Republican Senate.

Major indices traded in record territory in a rally that reflected both expectations of growth-oriented policies and relief that the United States avoided a protracted fight over the results.

About 20 minutes into trading, the Dow Jones Industrial Average stood at 43,477.49, up 3.0 per cent.

The broad-based S&P 500 gained 1.7 per cent to 5,881.92, while the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index rose 1.7 per cent to 18,755.77.

The gains showed investor hopes about expected tax cuts and regulatory easing more than offset worries about higher tariffs.

What Trump's Election Win Could Mean For Abortion Laws In US

Donald Trump's second presidential term could herald a new wave of attacks on abortion access across the United States -- with or without a Republican-controlled Congress.

In Trump's Victory Speech, A Shout-Out To 'Bobby' Kennedy. What It Could Be

Donald Trump's victory speech included a shout-out to Robert F. Kennedy Junior, hinting at a major role for him in the Trump Administration once it is set up, provided he doesn't interfere with America's oil exploration and drilling.

"Israel Ceasefire Deal Not Hinged On Who Wins US Polls": Hezbollah Leader

The leader of Hezbollah said Wednesday the results of the US presidential election will have no impact on any possible ceasefire deal to end the Israel-Hezbollah war.

"We don't base our expectations for a halt of the aggression on political developments... Whether (Kamala) Harris wins or (Donald) Trump wins, it means nothing to us," he said in a pre-recorded speech before Trump announced his victory.

"Save Us": Gazans Want Trump To End War With Israel

Palestinians in Gaza on Wednesday want Donald Trump, who won the US election, to end the war between Israel and Hamas that has devastated their territory. The conflict sparked by Hamas's October 7 attack has taken an appalling human toll in the Gaza Strip, displacing most of its residents, causing widespread hunger and death, and leaving hospitals struggling to cope.

"We were displaced, killed... there's nothing left for us, we want peace," Mamdouh al-Jadba, who was displaced to Gaza City from Jabalia, told AFP. "I hope Trump finds a solution, we need someone strong like Trump to end the war and save us, enough, God, this is enough," said the 60-year-old.

US Election 2024: "No Cause Of Concern," Says Mexican President After Trump's Win

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday that Donald Trump's election victory was "no cause for concern" for her country, despite his threats of tariffs and mass migrant deportations.

"We are a free, independent, sovereign country and there will be good relations with the United States," she told a news conference.

"Donald Trump Is From Republican Party And My Party's Name...": Union Minister

"Embodiment Of Unbreakable Tenacity": Gautam Adani Congratulates Trump

US Election 2024: "Wishing Success In Your Second Term," Rahul Gandhi Congratulates Trump

US Election 2024: "Future Is Gonna Be...," Elon Musk On Trump's Win

US Election Results: Trump's Election Victory Puts Climate Change Denier Back In White House

Donald Trump's election victory puts a climate change denier back in the White House, poised to dismantle his predecessor's green policies and jeopardize global efforts to curb human-caused warming.

The Republican revived his "drill, baby, drill" slogan during his campaign and in his victory speech described US oil and gas reserves as "liquid gold".

Experts warn that a second Trump presidency would slam the brakes on the transition to green energy, hindering efforts to meet crucial climate targets.

The impact will likely be felt even before his January inauguration. 

US Election Results: 78-Year-Old Donald Trump Oldest Person To Be Elected US President

Donald Trump went from being a businessman, real estate tycoon and a reality TV star to becoming the country's first former US President to be declared a convicted felon.

And after surviving two assassination bids during his 2024 campaign, the 78-year old remains unstoppable with American voters giving him a second term. In the process, he shattered the dream of the Democratic Party, as well as that of millions of Kamala Harris supporters, to finally have the first woman President in the White House.

He is now the oldest person in US history to be elected president.

US Election Results: When Donald Trump's Poll Loss In 2020 Led To Political Unrest

This ongoing race for the White House brings to mind the 2020 US election, where Trump's loss to Joe Biden sparked significant political unrest. The aftermath, including the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack, had lasting repercussions on American democracy.

The Capitol attack

On January 6, 2021, the US Capitol was stormed by a violent mob of Trump supporters aiming to disrupt the certification of Joe Biden's victory. This attack was directly linked to Trump's refusal to accept the election results, following his baseless claims of widespread voter fraud. His rhetoric escalated, culminating in the insurrection that led to deaths and significant damage to the Capitol building. The FBI even labelled this event as domestic terrorism, underscoring its severity.

Impeachment and accountability

In response to the Capitol attack, the House of Representatives impeached President Trump for "incitement of insurrection." This marked the second impeachment in his term. While the Senate ultimately acquitted him, many Republicans continued to back Trump despite the violence and chaos he had incited, illustrating deep political divides in the country.

"Worrying, Disturbing": Ukrainians On Trump's Victory

Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential elections has sparked anxiety on the streets of Kyiv at a decisive moment of the war as Ukrainian defences buckle under mounting Russian pressure.

Ukraine is reliant on foreign military aid -- in particular from Washington -- to hold out against Russia's invasion, launched nearly three years ago.

Natalia Pichakchi, who fled the southern city of Mariupol which is now controlled by Russian forces after a brutal siege in 2022, said she expected that crucial aid would begin to dry up.

"It's worrying. It's disturbing," she told AFP. "Something will change; there will not be the same kind of support as before," she added.

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky was quick to congratulate Trump on his "impressive victory" Wednesday, saying he hoped his presidency would bring "just peace in Ukraine closer".

US Election 2024 Results: "We Respect The Choice Of American People," Says China

Without directly mentioning Trump, foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning told a regular briefing that China hopes for "peaceful coexistence" with the United States.

"We will continue to approach and handle China-US relations based on the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation," she said. 

"We respect the choice of the American people."

US Election 2024 Results: "Congratulations On History's Greatest Comeback," Israel PM

US Election 2024 Results: "I'm Not Going To Start Wars, Will Stop Wars," Says Trump

Donald Trump is set to return as US President for the second time after nearing closer to a landslide victory. He is all set to take control of the seven swing states, securing a majority. He will be the 47th US President.

In his victory speech, Mr Trump said, "I'm not going to start wars, I'm going to stop wars."

During President Biden's term, the world witnessed the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the US pullout from Afghanistan in 2021 and Israel's multi-front conflict in West Asia. "We had no wars, for four years (During Trump's tenure) we had no wars. Except we defeated ISIS," Mr Trump said.

During his last reign from 2016 to 2020, the billionaire businessman had become the first sitting US President to meet a North Korean leader when Mr Trump shook hands with Kim Jong Un at a historic summit in Singapore.

US Election 2024: "Transactional Leader, No Surprises": Shashi Tharoor On Trump 2.0 For India

In a short conversation with NDTV, the diplomat-turned-politician from Kerala, Shashi Tharoor, explained briefly the areas that India already understands about Mr Trump's style of working, and how India can keep those in mind while engaging with him again.

"We know him very well. He has already been president for four years. I don't think there will be any surprise as to what kind of politics he will do. He's a transactional politician, 'what can you do for me, and what can I do for you' type of leader," Mr Tharoor, the Congress MP from Thiruvananthapuram, told NDTV.

"He's very tough on trade. If we apply tariffs on American goods coming to India, he'd say the US would also apply high tariffs on Indian goods. This is not good for our companies that are exporting to America," Mr Tharoor said.

Presidential Results: Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Congratulates 'Friend' Trump

Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan congratulated "my friend Donald Trump" after he claimed victory in the US presidential election.

"I hope Turkey-US relations will strengthen, that regional and global crises and wars, especially the Palestinian issue and the Russia-Ukraine war, will come to an end; I believe that more efforts will be made for a more just world," the Turkish president wrote on X.

"I hope that the elections will be beneficial for our friendly and allied people in the United States and for all of humanity," he added.

US Election Results: Italy PM Meloni Praises Trump, Hails "Unshakeable" ties

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday congratulated Donald Trump after he claimed victory in the US presidential election, and hailed the "unshakeable" ties and "historic friendship" between the two countries.

Addressing Trump as "Mr President", Meloni mentioned about strengthening the strategic bond.

"Italy and the United States are “sister” nations, linked by an unshakable alliance, common values, and a historic friendship. It is a strategic bond, which I am sure we will now strengthen even further," she wrote on X. 

Presidential Results: EU Chief 'Warmly' Congratulates Trump, Hails Europe-US Partnership

EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen "warmly" congratulates Donald Trump over US Presidential election results. Calling EU-US "more than just allies", she says, "We are bound by a true partnership between our people, uniting 800 million citizens. So let's work together on a strong transatlantic agenda that keeps delivering for them." 

US Election Results: Israel's Katz Congratulates Trump, Says US-Israel To 'Stand Firm' Against Iran

Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Israel Katz congratulates Republican Donald Trump on his "historic victory". US-Israel to stand firm against Iran and bring back hostages, he says.

US Election Results: NATO Chief Congratulates Trump, Says Will Keep Alliance 'Strong'

Presidential Results: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Congratulates Trump On "Impressive Election Victory"

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky congratulates Republican Donald Trump on an "impressive election victory".

Donald Trump is currently projected to win 267 electoral college votes, three short of the magic figure of 270. His opponent and incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris is trailing at 214. But Trump has already claimed victory.

In a long social media post, Zelensky recalls meeting Trump back in September, when the duo discussed in detail the Ukraine-US strategic partnership, the victory plan, and ways to put an end to Russian aggression against Ukraine.

He appreciates Trump’s commitment to the “peace through strength” approach in global affairs.

"This is exactly the principle that can practically bring just peace in Ukraine closer. I am hopeful that we will put it into action together," he writes.

US Election Results: Emmanuel Macron Ready To Work With Trump For "Peace And Prosperity"

Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, congratulated Republican Donald Trump on the US Presidential election results. In a social media post, Macron showed eagerness to "work together" as the duo did for four years.

Presidential Results: PM Modi Congratulates Friend Donald Trump On "Historic Election Victory"

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