Us Presidential Elections

Kamala Harris tells students to 'stay in the fight' after election loss

Kamala Harris on Tuesday urged anyone who is disappointed by her defeat in last month's election to stay in the fight as Donald Trump prepares to take office, hinting that she won't be stepping off the political stage anytime soon. The vice president's remarks to students in the Maryland Corps service year programme were her most extensive since her concession speech. She did not disclose her own plans for after her term ends, but she spoke about our shared commitment to the work ahead. The speech was something of a pep talk as Trump returns to the White House and Republicans take full control of Congress, a devastating result for Democrats. Many people have come up to me, telling me they feel tired, maybe even resigned," Harris said. "Folks have said to me that they're not sure whether they have the strength, much less the desire, to stay in the fight. But let me be very clear. No one can walk away. We must stay in the fight. Every one of us. At 60 years old, Harris likely has ...

China capital markets outflow hits record high in Nov after Trump poll win

Cross-border receipts from portfolio investments were $188.9 billion, while payments totalled $234.6 billion

Abandoning Elon Musk's X, users favour Bluesky over Meta's Threads

Once backed by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, Bluesky has overtaken Threads in daily active users. Meta's decision to de-emphasise political content has alienated users seeking political discussions

How Scott Bessent became Trump's treasury secretary from Democrat donor

Bessent was not part of Trump's political orbit during his first campaign or term as president, but he has known the Trump family for decades and was close friends with Trump's late brother, Robert

Sundar Pichai dials Donald Trump to congratulate, Elon Musk joins call

Elon Musk joins Sundar Pichai's congratulatory call to President-elect Donald Trump, solidifying his close ties with the leader

Hush money case: Donald Trump's lawyers urge judge to dismiss conviction

Trump was convicted in May of falsifying business records to cover up a scheme to influence the 2016 election by paying hush money to squelch a story of extramarital sex

Global proxy advisory firms feel uneasy, India finds balanced solution

In US, prior to 2019, there were no formal regulations that dealt with proxy advisory firms. Two large proxy advisors followed general guidelines and best practices, but there were no specific rules

Foreign investors, Gold prices, FPI selloff, US bonds and more

Melania Trump's 'most bullied' claim resurfaces after Biden tea snub

Meetings between the outgoing First Lady with the next is a longstanding tradition in the United States

Europe makes final appeal to Biden for Ukraine aid before Trump term begins

Donald Trump, who takes office Jan. 20, has said he'd seek a quick deal between Kyiv and Moscow, raising concerns in Europe that such an accord would be disadvantageous to Ukraine

UN braces for 4 years of uncertainty as Trump returns to US presidency

The United Nations and other international organizations are bracing for four more years of Donald Trump, who famously tweeted before becoming president the first time that the 193-member UN was just a club for people to get together, talk and have a good time. In his first term, Trump suspended funding for the U.N. health and family planning agencies, withdrew from its cultural organisation and top human rights body, and jacked up tariffs on China and even longtime U.S. allies by flaunting the World Trade Organization's rulebook. The United States is the biggest single donor to the United Nations, paying 22% of its regular budget. Trump's take this time on the world body began taking shape this week with his choice of Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York for US ambassador to the UN. Stefanik, the fourth-ranking House member, called last month for a complete reassessment of US funding for the United Nations and urged a halt to support for its agency for Palestinian refugees, o

Over 115,000 users left X as Trump wins 2024 polls; Bluesky gains traction

After Donald Trump's 2024 election victory, X saw its largest US user exodus since Elon Musk's 2022 takeover. British news outlet The Guardian said it will no longer post from its X accounts

Here's why the Guardian quit Musk's X after US presidential elections

The Guardian announced on Wednesday that it would stop posting from its official editorial accounts on the platform

US Senate Republicans pick insider John Thune as their next leader

Thune, 63, is seen as an even-tempered institutionalist and seasoned legislator who has close relationships with many of his fellow Republicans

UK's 'The Guardian' leaves X citing Musk's influence in US Prez poll

Further, it said that the recent US election underlined its view that X is a "toxic" platform and that Musk uses it to influence politics

President-elect Trump in Washington to meet Biden, fellow Republicans

Biden and Trump have sharply criticized each other for years, and their respective teams hold vastly different positions on policies from climate change to Russia to trade

Vivek Ramaswamy's journey from son of immigrants to being Trump's pick

Amongst the first Indian-American picks by US President-elect Donald Trump is biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, who has been tasked with improving government efficiency along with Tesla owner Elon Musk. Trump Tuesday announced that Musk and Ramaswamy will lead the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, aimed at improving governance and curbing wasteful expenditures and gave them a deadline of July 4, 2026, the 250th Anniversary of The Declaration of Independence. Ramaswamy's journey as a son of immigrants to a self-made entrepreneur to a political newbie climbing ladders to try his luck as a Republican presidential candidate has been no short of remarkable. But after his poor showing in the primaries, Ramaswamy decided in January to end his bid and back Trump. Later, Ramaswamy took to X to declare that he was suspending his campaign and endorsing Trump. I will do everything I can to make sure he is the next US President. I am enormously proud of this team, this movement,

Trump hush money judge delays ruling on immunity following election win

Trump in May became the first US President - former or sitting - convicted of a crime when a jury in Manhattan found him guilty on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records

Elon Musk's Super PAC spent $200 mn to boost Trump's presidential campaign

America PAC's onground work and Musk $1 million voters sweepstake played a crucial role in Donald Trump's outreach efforts

Cruise ship firm's offer to Americans: A 4-yr getaway after Trump win

Following Donald Trump's 2024 election win, Villa Vie Residences unveils a luxury "Skip Forward" cruise, offering Americans a four-year global voyage for $40K annually, or $159K upfront