US Election

Donald Trump arouses Syrian rebel concern, "cautious" optimism in Damascus

Some rebels believe that Trump will make no difference to long-established American policy towards the region.  

Nov 09, 2016, 18:40 PM IST

Obama calls Trump; invites the President-elect to White House

The official said Obama will make a statement from the White House to discuss the election results and what steps to take as a country to come together.

Nov 09, 2016, 18:37 PM IST

Melania Trump's Slovenian hometown eyes Trump win as boon for tourism

Born Melania Knavs in 1970, she lived in an apartment block in Sevnica with her family as a child.

Nov 09, 2016, 18:35 PM IST

Donald Trump campaign manager does not rule out prosecutor for Hillary Clinton: MSNBC

Trump and vice president-elect Mike Pence are "looking to unify the country, but we haven`t discussed that in recent days, and I think that it`s all in due time," campaign manager Kellyanne Conway told MSNBC in an interview.

Nov 09, 2016, 18:21 PM IST

Russia `ready to do its part` to rebuild US ties with Donald Trump: Vladimir Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday said Moscow is ready to contribute to rebuilding relations with the United States with Donald Trump as president.

Nov 09, 2016, 18:10 PM IST

Iran's Rouhani: Trump cannot reverse nuclear deal

During the election campaign, Trump described the deal as "disastrous" and said it would be his "number one priority" to dismantle it.

Nov 09, 2016, 18:10 PM IST

Donald Trump cannot reverse nuclear deal: Iran`s Rouhani

Iran`s President Hassan Rouhani said there was "no possibility" of its nuclear deal with world powers being overturned by US president-elect Donald Trump despite his threat to rip it up.

Nov 09, 2016, 18:00 PM IST

Right-wing outfit celebrates Donald Trump's win

A right-wing outfit on Wednesday celebrated the victory of Republican Donald Trump in the US polls, saying his Presidency would "further boost" the Indo-American ties.

Nov 09, 2016, 17:54 PM IST

Vatican wishes Donald Trump well in US presidency, prays for "enlightenment"

The Catholic Church`s highest-ranking diplomat wished US President-elect Donald Trump well on Wednesday, saying he would pray for the new incumbent to be "enlightened".

Nov 09, 2016, 17:47 PM IST

Donald Trump`s VP Mike Pence: Political chops and a deft touch

Where Donald Trump is brash and tough-talking, Mike Pence is deft and disciplined.

Nov 09, 2016, 17:42 PM IST

Taliban call on Donald Trump to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan

The Afghan Taliban on Wednesday called on US president-elect Donald Trump to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan.

Nov 09, 2016, 17:11 PM IST

Chinese bemused but optimistic at surprise Donald Trump win

Chinese greeted Donald Trump`s victory with a mix of optimism and bemusement Wednesday, unsure how the US president-elect who demonised their country on the campaign trail would approach it once in office.

Nov 09, 2016, 17:09 PM IST

Hillary concedes defeat; to give concession speech later

There has been no official word from Clinton herself but her aide said she will deliver concession speech later today.

Nov 09, 2016, 16:24 PM IST

Egypt's Sisi says spoke to Donald Trump by telephone, congratulated him on win

"President Trump said he looked forward to meeting the president (again) soon."

Nov 09, 2016, 16:17 PM IST

World collapsing before our eyes: Tweets French ambassador to US

The French ambassador to the US caused astonishment with his tweet that the "world is collapsing before our eyes" just as Donald Trump was set to be elected the 45th US President.

Nov 09, 2016, 15:27 PM IST

Palestinians urge Trump to work towards their state

Peace efforts have been at a standstill since a US-led initiative collapsed in April 2014.

Nov 09, 2016, 15:24 PM IST

Outlines of Trump foreign policy are largely uncharted territory

Trump also says he could scrap the North American Free Trade Agreement that took effect in Mexico, the United States and Canada in 1994, and he has threatened to impose tariffs of up to 35 percent on Mexican-made goods to help US industry.

Nov 09, 2016, 15:10 PM IST

Top goals for US President Donald Trump, hurdles in front of him

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Nov 09, 2016, 15:09 PM IST

Iran`s Zarif urges Trump to stick to international accords

"Every US president has to understand the realities of today`s world."

Nov 09, 2016, 15:08 PM IST

Turkish PM says Trump victory a chance to advance relations with US

In a speech in the capital Ankara, Yildirim said a "new page" would be opened in US - Turkey relations if Washington extradited the U.S.-based cleric Turkey blames for orchestrating the July 15 failed coup.

Nov 09, 2016, 15:04 PM IST