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

US Election Results LIVE: Palestinians, who have been engaged in conflict with Israel for over a year, expressed concern over Donald Trump's return to the White House. Leaders from both Hamas and the Palestinian Authority called on him to take steps towards achieving peace.

US Election Results LIVE: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, whose relationship with Donald Trump has been strained since their contentious 2019 phone call, aimed for a political reset by offering congratulations on his surprising re-election win.

After months of pressing Trump to clarify his strategy for ending Russia's war in Ukraine, Zelenskiy on Wednesday praised the Republican's "peace through strength" approach, calling it the key to achieving a resolution.

US Election Results LIVE: Dozens of European leaders will gather on Thursday for a one-day summit to reassess the global outlook following Donald Trump's election as the next U.S. president, an outcome that has sparked both concern and optimism across the continent.

Throughout his campaign, Trump made threats ranging from a trade war with Europe to scaling back NATO commitments, as well as altering U.S. support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia—issues that could have profound implications for European countries, particularly those in the European Union.

US Election Results LIVE: No billionaire contributed more to Donald Trump's presidential victory than Elon Musk. Now, Musk, the head of Tesla Inc. and SpaceX, will discover whether his investment pays off or if it backfires.

Musk, who has built a growing political network, stands to gain more than just a powerful ally in the White House. Trump has suggested appointing him to a role focused on reducing government spending, offering Musk the opportunity to influence policy and the federal agencies that regulate his vast business empire.

US Election Results LIVE: Business leaders worldwide were met with a new reality on Wednesday as Republican Donald Trump prepared for a return to the White House, with pledges of increased U.S. protectionism, elevated tariffs, and stricter immigration policies.

CEOs, who had cautiously navigated speculation of a U.S. power shift for months, started addressing the implications in boardrooms and on earnings calls, where investors sought to gauge the financial impact of a Trump victory.

US Election Results LIVE: Oil prices dropped roughly 3% on Wednesday as the U.S. dollar strengthened following Donald Trump’s presidential election win.

Market investors expect a Trump presidency to lift the dollar, potentially keeping interest rates elevated to counter inflation from new tariffs and policies that could impact China’s economy, reducing demand there.

Brent crude futures declined $2.12, or 2.8%, to $73.41 per barrel as of 1317 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell by $2.18, or 3.03%, to $69.81 per barrel.

US Election Results LIVE: Donald Trump’s victory in Tuesday’s presidential election introduces significant uncertainties into the U.S. economic forecast, potentially reshaping the Federal Reserve's policy decisions in the coming months. His second term may also intensify speculation about how directly he could pressure the central bank.

During his campaign, Trump vowed to take a tougher stance on tariffs with U.S. trading partners, deport millions of undocumented immigrants, and expand his 2017 tax cuts. Analysts suggest that these policies, if implemented, could drive up prices, wages, and the federal deficit.

US Election Results LIVE: Donald Trump is expected to scale back some antitrust initiatives pursued under President Joe Biden’s administration, possibly including efforts to dismantle Alphabet’s Google due to its online search dominance, experts suggest.

While Trump may continue some Big Tech cases initiated during his first term, his recent caution around breaking up Google underscores the influence he’ll have on the direction of these cases. At an October event in Chicago, he remarked, “If you do that, are you going to destroy the company? What you can do without breaking it up is make sure it’s more fair."

Currently, the U.S. Department of Justice is advancing two major antitrust lawsuits against Google—one targeting its search practices and another focused on its advertising technology. Additionally, the Justice Department is ongoing cases against Apple, while the U.S. Federal Trade Commission is pursuing separate actions against Meta Platforms and Amazon.

US Election Results LIVE: X owner Elon Musk led the social media meme brigade in response to the U.S. election results and Donald Trump’s historic win on Wednesday, posting a series of reactions that ranged from sharp humour to outright mockery.

As early results came in, Musk quickly began a posting spree, including his iconic 2022 image of walking into X's headquarters with a sink. This time, the photo had the White House as the background, and he reused his caption, “Let that sink in.”

Later, he shared an image of the SpaceX Starship rocket with the caption, “The future is gonna be fantastic.”

US Election Results LIVE: Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te is considering contacting Donald Trump after his return to the White House, according to sources familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported.

Officials from Taiwan are planning to initiate the call, though they requested anonymity as the discussions are confidential. It remains uncertain whether Trump will respond, one source mentioned.

However, another source added that this call is unlikely to happen soon, as a similar conversation between former President Tsai Ing-wen and Trump only occurred a month after his 2016 election win.

US Election Results LIVE: European traders are positioning themselves ahead of the potential impact of the US election by betting against the euro and hedging with the Swiss franc and German bonds.

For Europe, the main concern revolves around Donald Trump's tariff proposals, which could negatively affect sectors heavily reliant on the US market, pushing the euro lower against the dollar. Additionally, both presidential candidates’ plans to increase spending adds further uncertainty to predictions about the region’s interest rates.

US Results LIVE: Afghanistan's Taliban government expressed hope for a "new chapter" in its relations with the United States following Donald Trump's presidential election victory.

Foreign ministry spokesman Abdul Qahar Balkhi stated in a post on X that the government anticipates the incoming Trump administration "will take realistic steps toward concrete progress in relations between the two countries and both nations will be able to open a new chapter of relations."

US Results LIVE: Thailand is considering offering new incentives to attract global companies seeking to mitigate the impact of the escalating US-China trade war following Donald Trump’s election victory, according to the country’s commerce minister.

Pichai Naripthaphan, the Commerce Minister, told Bloomberg News on Wednesday that Thailand anticipates an influx of investments in the coming years from China, the US, and other nations, as they view the Southeast Asian nation as a neutral and friendly participant in global geopolitics.

US Results LIVE: With Donald Trump securing his return to the U.S. presidency, Mexico faces the challenge of navigating a tense relationship, but President Claudia Sheinbaum still has room to negotiate to mitigate the effects on trade, migration, and security.

Trump's campaign promises, which include imposing 200% tariffs on Mexican cars, mass deportations, and using U.S. military force against drug cartels, place Sheinbaum in a difficult position. An immediate downturn in relations between the two countries, along with a negative impact on the Mexican peso, is expected.

However, analysts suggest that over time, Mexico may have some leverage, particularly on migration, which could help soften Trump's stances on trade and security issues.

US Results LIVE: Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson congratulated Donald Trump on his U.S. presidential win in a post on X early Wednesday, expressing eagerness to "work together and continue the excellent US-Sweden relations as friends and allies."

However, later in the day, Kristersson raised concerns during a news conference about the risks Trump's return to the Oval Office could pose, particularly regarding "existential" issues for Sweden, such as a potential "reduced commitment to Ukraine" by the U.S.

US Results LIVE: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his supporters rejoiced at Donald Trump's presidential victory, with a leader from the Israeli settler movement calling him an ally who would offer "unconditional" support. In his congratulatory message, Netanyahu described Trump's return as "history's greatest comeback."

US Results LIVE: Democrats’ prospects for retaining power in Washington after Donald Trump’s return to the White House now depend on the results of several tight US House races.

To reclaim the majority from Republicans, the party needs to secure a net gain of just four seats. However, with numerous key races still undecided, especially in California, where vote counting is often slow, it may take days before the majority party is determined.

US Results LIVE: Iran's currency plunged to an all-time low on Wednesday following Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election, marking a new set of challenges for Tehran amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.

Traders in Tehran reported that the rial was trading at 703,000 to the dollar, although this rate may fluctuate throughout the day. The Central Bank of Iran may intervene, flooding the market with more hard currencies to stabilize the rial, as it has done previously.

US Results LIVE: Trump recently said that he would allow former presidential candidate and anti-vaccine advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to have significant influence over vaccine and healthcare policy. Kennedy claims that Trump promised him control over key agencies such as the FDA, CDC, HHS, and USDA, which would give him authority over vaccine approvals and recommendations. However, Trump’s transition co-chair, Howard Lutnick, clarified that Kennedy would not be appointed head of the Department of Health and Human Services, although he may be given a role advising on vaccine matters.

US Results LIVE: During his campaign, Trump called for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to revoke the broadcast licenses of ABC and CBS. FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel criticised Trump's proposal, emphasising the importance of free speech protections. However, if Trump moves forward with his plan to place regulatory agencies like the FCC under direct presidential control, it could undermine the FCC's independence, according to Wheeler. Trump could also potentially use his emergency powers under the Communications Act to regulate broadcasters, citing national security concerns.

Despite these moves, a second Trump presidency is likely to have a significant impact on cable news networks such as CNN, Fox News, and MSNBC, as well as major outlets like The New York Times and The Washington Post, similar to the audience shifts seen during his first term.

US Results LIVE: The United States is already the largest producer of oil and gas globally, but Trump aims to remove any remaining barriers. He plans to lift the ban on new liquefied natural gas export permits, expand federal drilling auctions, expedite new pipeline approvals, and attempt to reverse or ease regulations targeting power plant and vehicle emissions. Trump's backing of the oil and gas sector may also lead him to soften his stance on the Inflation Reduction Act, as oil companies are receiving funding from it for carbon-neutral projects like carbon capture and sequestration.

US Results LIVE: Following encouragement from the world's richest individual, Donald Trump has said he would appoint Tesla CEO Elon Musk to head a new government efficiency commission. Musk has suggested that at least $2 trillion could be cut from the $6.75 trillion federal budget. Implementing this plan could be crucial to the success of the next Trump administration.

US Results LIVE: Canada's Justin Trudeau congratulated Donald Trump saying, “Congratulations to Donald Trump on being elected President of the United States. The friendship between Canada and the U.S. is the envy of the world. I know President Trump and I will work together to create more opportunity, prosperity, and security for both of our nations.”

US Results LIVE: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva congratulated Donald Trump on his election as president of the United States.

In an X post, the leftist leader said that democracy is the people's voice and should always be respected, adding that the world needs “dialogue and joint work.”

US Results LIVE: Donald Trump previously vowed to make America "the crypto capital of the planet" and establish a “strategic reserve” of bitcoin. During his campaign, he accepted cryptocurrency donations and engaged with crypto enthusiasts at a bitcoin conference in July. He launched World Liberty Financial, a new venture with his family to trade cryptocurrencies.