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
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
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
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
