2024 - An election year having joys and heartbreaks

The outgoing year is one of elections in Pakistan, Indian and the USA

Harris and Biden urge Democrats to fight on in rare joint appearance

President Biden and Vice President Harris thanked donors who raised $2bn for 2024 election campaign

Five things to watch in 2025

From the return of Donald Trump to a grand Kumbh Mela, few things will be significant in 2025

Elon Musk's meeting with Iran's UN ambassador talk of the town

Iravani invited Musk to initiate his businesses in Iran, say sources

'Welcome back': Biden greets Trump at the White House

'Welcome back': Biden greets Trump at the White House

Will Trump reverse America's fading fortunes in Africa?

The US racked up diplomatic setbacks over past four years, including losing major spy base in Niger

Trump completes swing state sweep by taking Arizona

Trump had obtained its 11 electoral votes as he defeated Vice President Kamala Harris

Biden, Trump to meet at White House on Wednesday

Donald Trump will take office on Jan 20

Bitcoin rises above $80,000 for first time

Bitcoin rises above $80,000 for first time

Elon Musk's Mars dream could get boost from Trump victory

Musk to send humans to Mars in a matter of years,Trump echoed Musk's goal after his endorsement

Trump's Republicans hold narrow edge in fight for US House majority

Republicans secure at least 211 seats, need seven more for House majority

US charges man over alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Trump

The foiled assassination plot on Trump was allegedly directed by Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Musk joined Trump's call with Ukraine's Zelenskyy: Reports

During the 25-minute call on Wednesday, Trump told Zelenskyy he would support Ukraine.

After Trump victory, EU leaders vow 'urgent' economic reform

EU leaders on Friday pledged to overhaul the bloc's economy with radical changes.

Who is Susie Wiles, Donald Trump's new White House chief of staff?

In his first administration, Trump went through four chiefs of staff

Putin praises Trump, says Russia is ready for dialogue

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday congratulated Donald Trump on winning the US election.

Iran downplays Trump victory but wary of US policy change

Iranian President on Thursday said, "It makes no difference to us who won the US election."

Biden in Ukraine sprint as Trump victory throws US support in question

Donald Trump's election victory spells immediate doubt for Ukraine in its fight against Russia.

Undocumented immigrants in US 'terrified' as Trump returns

Trump has never specified how he intends to go about his plan for mass deportation.

Trump's return to White House sets stage for far-reaching immigration crackdown

Trump’s return to White House sets stage for far-reaching immigration crackdown

Joe Biden gets blamed by Harris allies for the vice president's resounding loss

“The biggest onus of this loss is on President Biden,” said Andrew Yang

Biden says he will ensure 'peaceful and orderly' transition to Trump

Biden was replaced in July as the Democrats' candidate

Palestinian, Somali Muslim women re-elected to US Congress

Rashida Tlaib is a Democrat and the first Palestinian-American woman in the lower house

Trump receives congratulatory calls from Biden as admin pushes for smooth transition

Biden’s chief of staff later Wednesday nudged the Trump team to sign the required federal agreements

Donald Trump's net worth grows nearly $300 million after re-election

His worth increased by roughly $290 million to $4.1 billion after 8% rise in shares of Trump Media

UN chief congratulates Trump on election victory

During his first term 2017-21, Trump had a tense relationship with the U.N.

China congratulates Trump, says it respects America's choice

We respect the choice of the American people and congratulate Mr. Trump: Chinese foreign ministry

How Musk's clout with Trump could enrich his companies

Musk sees Trump administration as the vehicle for getting rid of as many regulations as he can

Trump victory to test limits of US presidential power

Trump and his incoming vice president, US Senator JD Vance, are due to take office on Jan 20, 2025.

Trump's Middle East peace promise wins over Muslim voters

Trump won over swathes of Muslim voters with a promise to end bloodshed in the Middle East.

EU leaders chart independent future as Trump takes White House

Macron and Scholz renewed commitment to building a “more united, stronger, more sovereign Europe”.

Trump mass deportation pledge faces legal, economic barriers

Mass deportation would also have a significant impact on the US economy.

Kamala Harris urges unity in concession speech

I do not concede the fight that fuelled this campaign, Harris tells supporters.

Harris calls Trump to congratulate him on election win

Democrat Harris discussed with Trump the importance of a peaceful transfer of power.

Brazil finalizes talks on new fiscal measures amid volatility post US election

Brazil finalizes talks on new fiscal measures amid volatility post US election

Two Pakistan-origin candidates secure victory in US elections

Their win is seen as a key milestone in South Asian American political representation

Wall Street girds for Trump 2.0: Tariffs, tax cuts and volatility

Wall Street girds for Trump 2.0: Tariffs, tax cuts and volatility

China braces for continued superpower rivalry as Trump claims victory

"Our policy towards the US is consistent," foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said

Tehran plays down importance of US election as Trump claims victory

Tehran plays down importance of US election as Trump claims victory

Global reaction to the US presidential election

Trump's win was secured with his sweep in Pennsylvania

Jubilant Trump pledges to heal America's wounds, end scourge of wars

"America has given us an unprecedented and powerful mandate," he told a roaring crowd of supporters

Takeaways from the US presidential election

Takeaways from the US presidential election

Harris postpones Election Night speech; supporters exit watch party

The venue, once bustling with anticipation, quickly emptied, leaving behind an unoccupied lectern

Republicans win control of US Senate, make gains in House

Republicans will hold at least a 51-49 majority in the Senate as results in other races come in

Trump takes lead in US presidential race but battleground states still too close to call

Trump had won 232 Electoral College votes compared with 198 for his Democratic rival Kamala Harris

Ballots processed in Phoenix tabulation center in battleground Arizona as polls close

Arizona's Maricopa County is seen as one of the most pivotal battlegrounds across the United States

Democrat Sarah McBride becomes first openly transgender member of US Congress in 'journey of hope'

McBride, a state senator, won a competitive primary for Delaware's at-large congressional district

Don't be fooled by early US vote counts: They might be misleading

Early vote returns in US battleground states may not be a good indicator of whether Harris or Trump

Pakistani born Democratic candidate Salman Bhojani wins

He has been elected member of State Assembly for second time

Results coming in as millions of Americans vote in historic election

The two candidates were neck and neck in the polls

Hundreds refuse to vote in Pennsylvania county as 'software problems' spark outrage

County officials said the problem caused some voter confusion

Voters say US democracy under threat, exit polls show

Three-quarters of voters in presidential election say American democracy is under threat

Donald Trump claims 'massive cheating' taking place in Pennsylvania

Both Pennsylvania, Michigan are battleground states

Hoax bomb threats linked to Russian email domains: FBI says

None of the threats were deemed credible

America's hour of reckoning as Trump becomes president for second time

It was the second time that Trump defeated a woman rival in presidential election

Election Day unfolds relatively smoothly after massive turnout by early voters

The early voting period faced minimal problems, even in western North Carolina.

Harris or Trump? Long lines of voters in tense US election

Millions of Americans voted Tuesday in a presidential election defined by drama and uncertainty.

In her Indian grandfather's village, residents pray for Kamala Harris win

Harris' name is engraved on a stone that lists public donations

New Hampshire hamlet tied in first US Election day votes

Harris and Trump each got three ballots in the tiny community in northeastern state of New Hampshire

Trump says 'very confident' of victory as US vote heads to wire

If I lose an election, if it's a fair election ... I'd be the first one to acknowledge it.

US campaign ends as it began, with voters focused on immigration, abortion

US campaign ends as it began, with voters focused on immigration, abortion

Melania and Ivanka Trump skip key 'Women for Trump' rally as campaign struggles with female support

Melania and Ivanka Trump skip key ‘Women for Trump’ rally as campaign struggles with female support

Harris vs Trump is too close to call

The winner may not be known for days after Tuesday’s vote

Who is winner of US election according to Thai baby hippo Moo Deng

The hippo names Donald Trump as winner this year

Final day of voting in US is here, after tens of millions have already cast their ballots

AP tracking of advance voting nationwide showed 82 million ballots already cast

Small New Hampshire town casts first votes on US Election Day

At midnight, the town's six registered voters gathered at the Balsams Resort to cast first votes

On the night before Election Day, Kamala Harris brings in celebrities. Donald Trump is unimpressed

Stars do not make you win: Trump says Harris should learn from Hillary Clinton

Ivanka Trump shares her life lessons amidst US presidential election

Ivanka Trump shares her life lessons amidst US presidential election

Time hangs heavy as US goes to polls for president

Swing states, split in Arab-Muslim voters, and range of issues key in election

Pennsylvania judge allows Elon Musk's $1 million voter giveaway

Tesla CEO Musk has already given away $16 million to registered swing state voters

Pakistani-Americans running in US election 2024

Most of Pakistani-Americans contesting elections are Democrats

Breakingviews: Power brokers lose their grip on US politics

The epicenter for this change is the tech-focused startup world

Trump and Harris make final pitch in Pennsylvania as Americans go to vote today

Opinion polls show Trump, 78, and Harris, 60, virtually even

'Panic buttons,' SWAT teams: US braces for election unrest

The security for Election Day on Tuesday is being ramped up to unprecedented levels.

The seven states that will decide the US presidency

Under the complex Electoral College system, each state has a certain number of "electors"

Win the vote but still lose? Behold America's Electoral College

A presidential candidate must obtain absolute majority of "electors" - or 270 of the 538 - to win

Harris tries to pacify Gaza war critics as Trump intensifies rhetoric

Harris appeals to Gaza war critics as Trump intensifies violent rhetoric

How much US election will cost?

Almost 15.09 billion dollars are expected to be spent in US election this year

Lord Jamar criticises Barack Obama for inviting Eminem to Kamala Harris rally

Lord Jamar criticises Barack Obama for inviting Eminem to Kamala Harris rally

In tears, John Oliver urges voters to back Kamala Harris

He warns of consequences in case Harris loses the race

US rivals in last ditch effort to win photo finish

Over 76 million people have cast early ballots ahead of Tuesday's climax

Americans wait, wonder and cope with high-stress vote

According to an APA survey released in Oct, 69% of US adults said presidential election is a stress

Harris and Trump will both make a furious last-day push before Election Day

A Trump victory would make him the first incoming president to have been indicted

US election: Where do the high and mighty stand

Each side has support from business tycoons and celebrities

How vote is secured in the US elections?

In the United States, the security of votes relies on officials who involved in electoral process

Harris appears on 'Saturday Night Live' as mirror image of Maya Rudolph with election looming

Harris appears on ‘Saturday Night Live’ as mirror image of Maya Rudolph with election looming

Trump pledges to save US economy from obliteration

Trump said he ran for office to rescue the economy from "obliteration"

Harris opens 'Saturday Night Live,' urges US to 'keep Calm-ala' before election

Harris and actor Rudolph traded variations on first name, saying Americans want to "end drama-la"

Gender differences in voter turnout in US election

The female participation was remarkably huge in the last election

Harris or Trump: Bleeding Gaza keeps Muslims in a fix

Pakistani immigrants, other Muslims desire to vote for Trump for his anti-war stance: reports

Five biggest challenges which are top concern for US voters

This time foreign policy is also among the top issues in US elections given Ukraine and Gaza wars

Trump, Harris battle for Wisconsin amid blowback on violent rhetoric

More than 66 million Americans have already cast early ballots ahead of Tuesday's Election Day.

Democrats have a plan if Trump prematurely declares election victory

Democrats have a plan if Trump prematurely declares election victory

Donald Trump - A maverick who wants to 'Make America Great Again'

Trump believes that Harris will be defeated easily

White House altered record of Biden's 'garbage' remarks despite stenographer concerns

White House altered record of Biden’s ‘garbage’ remarks despite stenographer concerns

Trump sues CBS over Kamala Harris '60 Minutes' interview

The complaint alleges the network aired two different responses from Harris to a question on ME war

Jennifer Lopez appears at Kamala Harris rally in Las Vegas

Lopez called on the rally attendees to “show up” for Harris, before introducing her and hugging her

In US swing states, officials brace for conspiracy theories and violence

The US officials fear a repeat of 2020 and told Reuters they are preparing for a possible replay

Pakistan to cooperate with any US president: Amb Rizwan Saeed

Says bilateral ties will be strengthened in various sectors including economy

Harris slams 'offensive' Trump as rivals go west

Polling for 2024 election shows a demonstrable gender gap, with women voters tilting toward Harris.

Musk a no show at start of court hearing on $1 million voter giveaway

Musk a no show at start of court hearing on $1 million voter giveaway

Urdu ballots introduced for US presidential election in key areas

Urdu ballots introduced for 2024 US presidential election in key areas

Kamala Harris - an iron lady with dreams and aspirations

Harris is the first female black vice president of US

US polls: Why November and why Tuesday?

The act of casting ballots on first Tuesday of November dates back almost 200 years

Selena Gomez casts her early vote in elegant style

Many celebrities have already posted photos of themselves casting their votes

US election manifestoes - are they mere promises and platitudes?

Americans are going to choose their head of state on Nov 5

India's Hindu priests pray for Harris' triumph ahead of US election

The 11-day prayer and ritual was organised by the Shyamala Gopalan Educational Foundation

Harris lead over Trump dwindles to a single point, 44pc to 43pc, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

The new poll, which surveyed 1,150 US adults nationwide, showed Trump with significant advantages

CNN bans panelist for racist on-air remarks at Muslim journalist

Trump supporter and panelist Ryan Girdusky passed a remark at Muslim journalist Mehdi Hasan

Harris warns of dangers of another Trump presidency in speech at Jan. 6 site

She said the then-president sent an "armed mob" to the Capitol to try to overturn his election loss

Trump calls NYC rally with racist rhetoric a 'lovefest'

More than 50 million Americans have already voted, according to University of Florida's Election Lab

Europe fears shift in domestic politics, security situation if Trump returns to office

European countries are nervous about the prospect of the return of former president Donald Trump.

Seven battleground states to decide US presidency

Seven battleground states to decide US presidency

Tens of thousands rally in Georgia to denounce the parliamentary election they say was rigged

Tens of thousands rally in Georgia to denounce the parliamentary election they say was rigged

Democrats escalate attacks on Trump after comedian calls Puerto Rico 'floating island of garbage'

Democrats escalate attacks on Trump after comedian calls Puerto Rico ‘floating island of garbage’

Harris reaches for a big moment in her closing argument for 'turning the page' on Trump

Harris reaches for a big moment in her closing argument for ‘turning the page’ on Trump

Hundreds of ballots damaged in Monday Vancouver fire

Vancouver Police Department says it responded to an arson attack on Monday

US politicians, celebrities blast Trump-allied comedian for calling Puerto Rico 'garbage'

"There's literally a floating island of garbage in the middle of ocean right now," Hinchcliffe said

Owner Jeff Bezos defends Washington Post's decision not to endorse as the right, 'principled' one

“Ending them is a principled decision, and it’s the right one,” Bezos said.

Trump, Harris enter final week of tense US election

Kamala Harris crisscrosses Michigan on Monday while Donald Trump heads to Georgia.

Green Party gets popular ahead of US election

Muslim organisations in US successfully get favour of Green Party for Palestine

Kamala, Trump barnstorm battlegrounds to break deadlock

Part of Harris’s strategy is to peel moderate Republicans away from a vituperative Trump

Michelle Obama, Harris and Trump campaign in Michigan on Saturday

Michelle Obama, Harris and Trump campaign in Michigan on Saturday

Leonardo DiCaprio endorses Kamala Harris for president

Harris has received the support of many high-profile entertainers including Taylor Swift

Washington Post announces will not endorse Harris or Trump in US election

The Post's decision follows a similar move by the Los Angeles Times.

Biden apologizes for Native American boarding school atrocities

Under Biden's administration, there has been a significant investment in Native American communities

Blue, Red and Swing: What they mean in US election

Swing States have the most importance in US election

41m young voters likely to cast votes in US Election 2024

The youth participation has been on rise for many years

Harris showcases Springsteen in star-studded swing state stop

Large numbers of Americans, including two million in Georgia, have cast ballots in early voting.

Harris berates 'unhinged' Trump over Hitler remarks

Harris ferocious criticism of Trump came with just 13 days left in their tense White House race.

UK's Starmer plays down Trump team claims of interference

Starmer also insisted that he maintained "a good relationship" with Trump.

US businesses 'hesitant' before 2024 elections: Federal Reserve

US presidential and legislative elections take place on November 5, 2024.

US election - Let's know key facts

The United States has 50 states and District of Columbia (Washington)

Race for the White House: Polls, pasts and likely winner

This election will make history regardless of the winner

Harris holds 46pc-43pc lead over Trump amid voter gloom, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Harris' lead over Trump might not be enough to win the election even if it holds through Nov 5

In battleground Georgia, some poor people see no reason to vote. That decision could sway election

In battleground Georgia, some poor people see no reason to vote. That decision could sway election

Harris and Trump push for every vote with just 14 days to go to US elections

Whatever the outcome, Americans will make history on November 5

Most voters think the economy is poor, but split on whether Trump or Harris can fix it: AP-NORC poll

Most voters think the economy is poor, but split on whether Trump or Harris can fix it: AP-NORC poll

IMF, World Bank meetings clouded by wars, slow economic growth, US election

"The US election is not on the official agenda this week, but it's on everyone's mind"

Harris and Trump seek Arab American votes in Michigan in effort to shore up battleground states

Trump, meanwhile, avoided any specifics about his plans for the Middle East

Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan

Trump says he once threatened Putin over idea of invading Ukraine

Biden urges West to sustain Ukraine support as US election looms

Biden urges West to sustain Ukraine support as US election looms

Harris will campaign with the Obamas later this month in Georgia and Michigan

The official did not disclose the cities where Harris will join the Obamas.

Trump, Harris would both take pragmatic approach to IMF, World Bank, Georgieva says

She said she has had a positive experience working with current and past US administrations

Biden making quick trip to Germany before US election to discuss Ukraine and democracy with allies

“The whole world heard it and the worst thing is he means it,” the president said.

Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end

The US delivered Israel a letter warning it to take steps to improve humanitarian situation in Gaza

Trump tested the limits on using the military at home. If elected again, he plans to go further

“I think the bigger problem is the enemy from within,” Trump said.

Man arrested near Trump rally in California faces gun charges

Jail records show Miller was released on $5,000 bail after being charged with possessing a firearm

Trump tested the limits on using the military at home. If elected again, he plans to go further

Trump tested the limits on using the military at home. If elected again, he plans to go further

Kremlin says Kamala Harris remarks on Putin expose US view of the world

Her remarks exposed how politicians in Washington sought to impose their views on world, Peskov said

Donald Trump leads Kamala Harris on handling Israel, Ukraine wars, WSJ poll shows

The poll published on Friday showed Harris and Trump tied across the seven states.