US elections highlights: Wall Street hits record high; dollar surges as Trump wins presidency

US Elections 2024 Poll Result LIVE updates: Democrats' Kamala Harris or Republican Donald Trump? Donald Trump is poised to bag the presidency after bagging wins in crucial battleground states

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Rahul Gandhi wishes trump success in his second term as US President

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi also congratulated Trump and wished success to him in his second term.

"Congratulations on your victory, @realDonaldTrump! Wishing you success in your second term as US President. All the best to @KamalaHarris in her future endeavours," Gandhi said on X.

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India expects 'policy continuity' with Trump

India expects steady diplomatic and economic relations with the United States, regardless of the political shift following Donald Trump’s recent election win, Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran said today. “To a large extent, it will be policy continuity either way. There'll be variations by degrees,” Nageswaran said.

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US election update: Donald Trump defeats Kamala Harris, is 47th US president, ABC News projects

Trump's victory in the swing state of Wisconsin pushed him over the threshold. As of 16:45, Trump had won 279 electoral votes to Harris' 223 with several states yet to be counted. 

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US elections results: Trump leaves Harris behind in historic political comeback, projects CNN

Trump recaptured the White House on Wednesday by securing more than the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the presidency, Edison Research projected, following a campaign that deepened the polarization in the country

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News update: Donald Trump bags Wisconsin, reports AP

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US elections update: Will work closely with next Trump administration, says Japan PM Ishiba

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US elections result LIVE: Trump on verge of victory, European markets gain

European markets opened on a high on Wednesday, tracking Tuesday’s gains on Wall Street, as Donald Trump looked likely to bag the US presidency. 

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Best wishes to Donald Trump on his election victory: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge

India, US share robust comprehensive global strategic partnership; we look forward to working closely with US for global peace, Kharge said.

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US elections LIVE: Trump stands on the brink of victory

Donald Trump has accumulated 266 electoral votes — just four away from the 270 he needs to be elected as the next president of the United States. 

 

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US elections 2024: UK PM Keir Starmer congratulates Trump

“As the closest of allies, we stand shoulder to shoulder in defence of our shared values of freedom, democracy and enterprise. From growth and security to innovation and tech, I know that the UK-US special relationship will continue to prosper on both sides of the Atlantic for years to come,” UK PM  Keir Starmer congratulated Donald Trump.

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US elections result LIVE: Ukraine's Zelenskyy congratulates Donald Trump

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Donald Trump on Wednesday on his "impressive" victory. "I appreciate President Trump's commitment to the 'peace through strength' approach in global affairs. This is exactly the principle that can practically bring just peace in Ukraine closer," Zelenskyy said

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PM Modi congratulates Donald Trump

"As you build on the successes of your previous term, I look forward to renewing our collaboration to further strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership. Together, let’s work for the betterment of our people and to promote global peace, stability and prosperity," PM Modi said in a post on X.

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News update: Congratulated Donald Trump on his election as US president, says NATO's Mark Rutte

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Update: Trump's return offers 'powerful recommitment' to alliance with Israel, says Israel PM Netanyahu

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France's Macron congratulates Trump after he claims victory in US elections

French President Emmanuel Macron congratulated Donald Trump on Wednesday after the Republican claimed victory in the US presidential election. "Congratulations, President Donald Trump," wrote Macron on social media platform X.