Donald Trump has been elected US President after a closely-fought race against Kamala Harris. Trump secured more than the 270 electoral college votes needed to win the presidency, according to projections.
The 78-year-old former president will make a remarkable comeback, four years after being voted out of the White House. It makes him the first ever US candidate to be re-elected for a second term after losing an election in between.
In his victory speech, Trump labelled the moment “the golden age of America.”
“We’re going to help our country heal, we have a country that needs help, and it needs help very badly.”
Trump praised Elon Musk for contributing around $120 million to his campaign He has previously said he'll appoint the CTO of X (formerly Twitter) to head a government efficiency commission.
“A star is born: Elon!” Trump said.
Trump also emphasised what he claimed as a swift victory over ISIS:
"We defeated ISIS in record time, but we had no wars. [...] We’re going to stop wars,” he pledged.
Reaffirming a commitment from his first term, he promised to lead with the principle of "promises made, promises kept." Trump also appealed for unity:
“It’s time to put the divisions of the past four years behind us. It’s time to unite.”
“We’re going to start by putting America first. We need to put our country first for a period of time,” he added.
Democrats are growing increasingly discouraged about the direction of their party, according to a new AP-NORC poll released six months after Donald Trump returned to the presidency.
President-elect Donald Trump picked prominent investor Scott Bessent to take on the role of U.S. treasury secretary.
"A defeat does not mean we're defeated," US President Joe Biden told disappointed Democrats after Donald Trump's election win. He urged Americans to "bring down the temperature."
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory, calling for dialogue and respect for sovereignty. She expressed confidence in strong U.S.-Mexico relations and reassured the public despite market instability.
Elon Musk stands to gain from his ties to President-elect Trump, with Tesla shares surging post-election. Trump's policies, including deregulation and tariffs on Chinese imports, could benefit Musk’s businesses, including Tesla and SpaceX.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Washington is nearing a nuclear agreement with Iran, stating Tehran has "sort of" agreed to the terms, as fresh diplomatic talks continue.
Iran is prepared to sign a nuclear agreement with U.S. President Donald Trump - if specific conditions are met - according to a senior adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The UK and Germany have unveiled plans to co-develop a cutting-edge strike weapon capable of exceeding a range of 2,000 kilometers, marking a significant step in strengthening European defense cooperation amidst ongoing global security challenges.
Ukrainian and Russian delegations meet behind closed doors at Istanbul’s Dolmabahçe Palace at 10:00 local time today to explore security guarantees, territorial integrity and a possible ceasefire.
During his visit to the UK for the EBRD 2025 Annual Meeting and Business Forum, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Economy Mikayil Jabbarov engaged in high-level discussions with international leaders to strengthen economic ties and advance the country’s green and digital development agenda.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war in Gaza will not stop until Hamas is destroyed, following the release of US-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander.
Qatar signed a landmark agreement with U.S. aerospace giant Boeing on Wednesday to acquire 160 aircraft for Qatar Airways, a deal valued at $200 billion. The signing took place in Doha during the visit of U.S. President Donald Trump.
U.S. President Donald Trump kicked off his Gulf tour with a high-profile visit to Saudi Arabia, securing a major strategic economic agreement and pledging deep investment ties between the two nations.
EU approves 17th Russia sanctions, blacklisting almost 200 shadow‑fleet ships, 30 evasion firms and 75 defence figures, banning missile chemicals and arming Brussels to strike Kremlin hybrid and operations.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Washington is nearing a nuclear agreement with Iran, stating Tehran has "sort of" agreed to the terms, as fresh diplomatic talks continue.
Iran is prepared to sign a nuclear agreement with U.S. President Donald Trump - if specific conditions are met - according to a senior adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The UK and Germany have unveiled plans to co-develop a cutting-edge strike weapon capable of exceeding a range of 2,000 kilometers, marking a significant step in strengthening European defense cooperation amidst ongoing global security challenges.
Ukrainian and Russian delegations meet behind closed doors at Istanbul’s Dolmabahçe Palace at 10:00 local time today to explore security guarantees, territorial integrity and a possible ceasefire.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for May 15th , covering the latest developments you need to know.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Washington is nearing a nuclear agreement with Iran, stating Tehran has "sort of" agreed to the terms, as fresh diplomatic talks continue.
Iran is prepared to sign a nuclear agreement with U.S. President Donald Trump - if specific conditions are met - according to a senior adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The UK and Germany have unveiled plans to co-develop a cutting-edge strike weapon capable of exceeding a range of 2,000 kilometers, marking a significant step in strengthening European defense cooperation amidst ongoing global security challenges.
Ukrainian and Russian delegations meet behind closed doors at Istanbul’s Dolmabahçe Palace at 10:00 local time today to explore security guarantees, territorial integrity and a possible ceasefire.
During his visit to the UK for the EBRD 2025 Annual Meeting and Business Forum, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Economy Mikayil Jabbarov engaged in high-level discussions with international leaders to strengthen economic ties and advance the country’s green and digital development agenda.
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