US Election Results: 7 out of 10 states vote for abortion rights

US Results LIVE: Bitcoin reached a new peak on Wednesday, as investors anticipated that Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election would benefit cryptocurrencies.

The price of Bitcoin surged by nearly 8%, hitting a record $75,345.00 in early trading, before retreating slightly to around $73,500.00.

Though Trump had previously been skeptical of cryptocurrencies, he shifted his stance in the lead-up to the election, adopting a more favorable view.

US Results LIVE: Ukraine’s dollar-denominated bonds soared following Donald Trump’s re-election as U.S. president, as his promises to expedite the conclusion of the war with Russia gained attention.

The country’s GDP-linked warrants, a type of debt security with payments tied to economic growth, surged past 73.6 cents on the dollar, reaching their highest value since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, a period when the bonds had fallen below 15 cents.

US Results LIVE: The soon-to-be president, who previously held office, has vowed to escalate tariffs on all U.S. imports and carry out the largest mass deportation of migrants in history. He has also expressed interest in influencing Federal Reserve policy. Many economists believe these policies could lead to higher inflation and slower economic growth.

Trump promised significant tax cuts during his campaign, which helped secure his victory over Vice President Kamala Harris. However, his ability to implement these cuts could depend on the outcome of an undecided House race, even though Republicans have gained control of the Senate. A divided government would require the new president to negotiate more intensively with Congress on fiscal matters.

US Results LIVE: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz congratulated Donald Trump on his U.S. presidential election win saying that "we're better off together" and calling for the continued strengthening of ties between the European Union and the United States.

US Results LIVE: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said he looks forward to working with Trump. “Under your strong leadership, the future of the ROK-U.S. alliance and America will shine brighter,” Yoon wrote on the social platform X, using the initials of South Korea’s formal name, the Republic of Korea. In response to growing threats posed by nuclear-armed North Korea, Yoon’s government has worked closely with the Biden administration to strengthen the countries’ combined military exercises and solidify three-way military cooperation with Japan.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba congratulated Trump on Wednesday for his victory in the presidential election and said he hopes to get in touch with him as soon as possible to discuss ways to further strengthen Japan-U.S. ties. “I hope to closely cooperate with President-elect Trump to further elevate Japan-U.S. alliance and relations to even higher levels,” Ishiba told reporters at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Jordan’s King Abdullah II congratulated Trump, saying in a post on X that he was “looking forward” to working with Trump “in service of regional and global peace and stability for all.”

Jordan has been a key mediator for the U.S. over the past year as officials have sought to reach a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas.

US Results LIVE: Russian Foreign Ministry said that Moscow held no illusions about Donald Trump following his election as U.S. president. The ministry added that it would collaborate with the new U.S. administration while firmly defending Russia's national interests.

US Results LIVE: Kash Patel or Kashyap P Patel, a close associate of Donald J Trump with extensive experience in national security roles, has threatened a potential legal action against journalists if the former president returns to power in 2024. READ FULL STORY

US Results LIVE: The Indian stock market rallied after the US election result showed a victory for Republican candidate and former President Donald Trump. READ FULL REPORT

After securing a comfortable lead over Harris in the popular vote, Donald Trump delivered a victory speech in Florida, thanking his family and the members of his campaign for helping him secure a majority among US states. READ FULL STORY

US Results LIVE: Hamas said that it will assess Donald Trump's new U.S. administration based on its actions and policies regarding Palestinians, following his election victory, AFP reported.

US Results LIVE: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory, state media reported.

King Salman praised the "close relations between the two friendly countries and peoples" and expressed a desire to strengthen and develop these ties across all areas.

US Results LIVE: Donald Trump's swift confirmation as the next U.S. president boosted the dollar while weakening the euro, as investors anticipated that tariffs on imports could disrupt trade, while tax cuts might benefit U.S. businesses, Reuters reported.

US Results LIVE: Trump’s victory over Harris, the first woman of colour to lead a major party ticket, marks the second time he has defeated a female opponent in a general election. In 2016, he defeated Hillary Clinton to become the 45th US President.

US Results LIVE: Trump’s language and actions during the campaign raised increasing concerns from both Democrats and some Republicans about the potential threats to democracy his return to power could pose.

Associated Press report says he repeatedly expressed admiration for authoritarian leaders, warned of using the military against political opponents he described as the “enemy from within,” threatened to take action against media outlets with critical coverage, and even suggested suspending the Constitution.

He has been impeached twice, found liable in multiple lawsuits for fraud and sexual abuse, convicted of dozens of felonies, and often declared “politically dead” - but count Donald Trump out at your peril. READ FULL STORY

US Results LIVE: Bro-centric politics prevailed over abortion concerns. According to the Associated Press, this was the first presidential election following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, which ended a woman's national right to terminate a pregnancy. It was also the first time a Republican presidential candidate actively appealed to men with a hypermasculine approach.

However, the resulting "gender gap" was not enough to derail Trump’s campaign.

US Results LIVE: Trump's focus on immigration, the economy, and cultural issues proved effective. Despite his showmanship, profanity, and name-calling, Trump ultimately gained voter support with bold promises to strengthen the economy, stop the flow of immigrants at the Southern border, and champion his “Make America Great Again” message.

He also appealed to religious voters from both parties by highlighting the Democrats' backing of the transgender community.

US Results LIVE: Trump’s success can be a combination of strategic alliances, public support following back-to-back assassination attempts, a targeted public relations campaign, perceived weaknesses in his opponent, and a resonant stance on immigration and anti-“woke” policies. READ FULL STORY

US Results LIVE: With slight shifts, Trump weakens the Democrats’ coalition. Black voters, both men and women, have traditionally been a cornerstone of the Democratic Party, with Latinos and young voters increasingly joining their ranks in recent years.

While all three groups still favoured Democrat Kamala Harris, preliminary data from AP VoteCast, a survey of over 115,000 voters across the nation, indicated that Trump made notable gains among these voters.

US Results LIVE: Donald Trump claimed victory over all seven swing states during his maiden victory speech in Florida on Tuesday. His victories in these states proved crucial in ensuring his return to the White House. READ FULL STORY

US Results LIVE: Donald J Trump was elected to become the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, defeating incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris.

US Results LIVE: Donald Trump won the US Presidential elections by crossing the 277 electoral votes mark as he secured the state of Wisconsin.

US Results LIVE: South Korea’s trade minister said that the country’s companies will likely increase their investments in the United States if the new Trump administration raises tariffs, Reuters reported, ahead of his likely victory in the presidential election.

The minister suggested that higher tariffs could prompt South Korean firms to expand their presence in the U.S. as a strategic response to the changing trade dynamics.

US Results LIVE: The Indian rupee hit a record low on Wednesday, Reuters reported, impacted by a significant rise in the dollar and U.S. bond yields following Donald Trump’s claim of victory in the U.S. presidential election.

The rupee ended the day at 84.28, marking a 0.2% decline from its previous close, its biggest single-day drop in over four months. However, intervention by the Reserve Bank of India helped limit the rupee's losses, especially compared to regional currencies, which fell by as much as 1.8%.

US Results LIVE: Republican Donald Trump secured Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, earning one electoral vote, Associated Press reported.

Maine is one of only two states that allocates two votes to the statewide winner, with each congressional district awarding one vote individually. Trump also won the 2nd District in 2020.