US election result

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

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

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

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Nov 09, 2016, 15:09 PM IST

Donald Trump stuns Hillary Clinton: A look at his journey to White House

At 70, Donald Trump will be the oldest first-term US president.

Nov 09, 2016, 13:37 PM IST

Donald Trump: Will the Republican be able to paint the US blue?

Donald Trump – the real-estate mogul who became a reality TV star and, after that, the Republican Party nominee for President of the United States in the 2016 election – did not exactly seem to fit

Nov 04, 2016, 19:51 PM IST

Gold rallies to 1-month high; rises $1,300/oz on US election fears, Fed rates

Gold rallied to a one-month high on Wednesday, as uncertainty over the outcome of the U.S. election knocked stocks and the dollar lower, but bullion pared gains slightly after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady as expected.

Nov 03, 2016, 09:01 AM IST