US Election 2016 News

US Presidential Elections 2016: Full Text of Donald Trump's victory speech

Riding a wave of anti-establishment resentment in a closely-contested race, Donald Trump became the 45th US President. 

Nov 09, 2016, 17:03 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

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

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

China reacts guardedly to Trump victory

China keenly watched the run up to the election between Trump and Hillary Clinton as both promised to pursue strong policies against Beijing.

Nov 09, 2016, 14:59 PM IST

Putin congratulates Trump, hopes for 'constructive dialogue'

Putin "expressed hope for mutual work on bringing US-Russia relations out of their critical condition".

Nov 09, 2016, 14:22 PM IST

US presidency under Trump to boost strategic ties with India

On the eve of the November 8 general elections, a key military advisor to the Trump said that India will have an important role to play in the Trump Administration?s Asia Pacific policy of "peace through strength."

Nov 09, 2016, 14:15 PM IST

US Elections 2016: Trump triumphs over Clinton in White House upset

CNN reported Clinton had called Trump to concede the election.

Nov 09, 2016, 13:27 PM IST

French far-right leader Le Pen congratulates Donald Trump

Opinion polls show Le Pen likely to win the first round of French presidential elections next year but lose in the second round to whoever should be her opponent.

Nov 09, 2016, 13:21 PM IST

US Elections 2016: Trump poised for shock White House win

Attendees at Trump`s victory party at a Midtown hotel began chanting "Call it, call it!"

Nov 09, 2016, 13:13 PM IST

South Korea believes a Trump administration would maintain US policy on North

"Candidate Trump has expressed his clear position by saying after North Korea`s nuclear test that such provocation by the North is a direct threat to the United States," Yun said.  

Nov 09, 2016, 13:08 PM IST

High approval for cannabis, other measures in US vote

Voters in four states were asked to decide on measures linked to gun control.

Nov 09, 2016, 13:01 PM IST

Jayapal becomes 1st Indian-American woman to be elected to US House

India-born Jayapal made a mark with her progressive agenda in the Washington State Senate.

Nov 09, 2016, 12:58 PM IST

Republicans gain US governorships, but North Carolina up in the air

About 3,700 votes separated the candidates out of more than 4.5 million ballots counted by early Wednesday, according to unofficial election results from the state.

Nov 09, 2016, 12:52 PM IST

US Elections 2016: Shock, despair and silence at Clinton HQ

Many spoke about what they felt was total ignorance among Trump supporters.

Nov 09, 2016, 12:35 PM IST

George Bush, wife voted neither for Hillary Clinton nor Donald Trump

In an unusual break from custom, former US president George W Bush and his wife Laura did not vote for either Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton.

Nov 09, 2016, 11:57 AM IST

US Election 2016: Raja Krishnamoorthi elected to Congress

Raja Krishnamoorthi won a seat in the House of Representatives from Ilinois on Tuesday, becoming the fourth Indian-American elected to Congress.

Nov 09, 2016, 11:45 AM IST