Somaliland opposition leader wins presidential election
The opposition leader of the self-declared republic of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, has won the territory’s presidential election. More popularly known as Irro, he won with…
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Venezuela releases from prison some of the thousands detained after presidential election
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Non-governmental organizations in Venezuela on Saturday announced the release from prison of some of the thousands of people who were detained during and after…
Elon Musk's X sues to block California law that aims to combat election deepfakes
X, the social media app owned by Elon Musk, has sued California in an attempt to block a new law requiring large online platforms to remove or label deceptive election content. The…
‘Christians United for Israel’ celebrates election results and calls for action
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Members of a group called “Christians United for Israel” say they are pleased with the outcome of the presidential election. Representatives for the national…
Who Is Corey Burke? Wife of Popular Trans Writer Hacks Father to Death With Ice Axe After Trump's Election Win in 'Act of Liberation'
A space rocket program manager attacked her father with an ice ax and hacked him to death on election night after a breakdown triggered by President-elect Donald Trump's landslide win,…
Germany's far-right AfD to remain under investigation until election
German intelligence agencies are to continue investigating the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) until after February's elections, security sources told dpa on Wednesday, as a…
Mauritius prime minister accepts 'huge defeat' in election
The prime minister of Mauritius has accepted that his coalition, L'Alliance Lepep, has suffered a "huge defeat" following Sunday's parliamentary election. "The population has decided to…
Kamala Harris' Neice Meena Shares Adorable Photo of VP at Home With Glass of Wine after Losing Presidential Election to Trump
A social media post from Kamala Harris' niece has provided a glimpse into the vice president's life after her loss to Donald Trump in the presidential election. The new photos, posted by…
Germany's far-left party picks lead candidates for expected election
Germany's embattled far-left party, Die Linke (The Left), has selected its lead candidates for anticipated early elections, it announced at a press conference on Sunday. The election…
Mauritius holds an election with the ruling party seeking a new term
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — People in Mauritius voted Sunday for a new Parliament with the ruling party seeking to secure a second five-year term for Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth in one of…
US dollar on track for weekly gain after Trump election win
The greenback rose on Friday (Nov 8) and was heading for a weekly gain as investors evaluated the likely impact on the American economy of Tuesday’s election of Republican Donald Trump as…
Indian politician targeted with 'beef eating' claim ahead of Maharashtra election
Screenshot of the false post taken on November 5, 2024 The false claim surfaced ahead of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election on November 20, where Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) has…
Taiwan’s TSMC says US investment plan is unchanged after election
CHIPMAKER Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s (TSMC) investment plan in the United States remains unchanged, the company said, responding to a question on the election of…
S-Reits tumble on Trump’s election triumph
Concerns over rising US government debt and inflation have driven up Treasury yields SINGAPORE-LISTED real estate investment trusts or S-Reits fell to the bottom of the Singapore Exchange…
Japan's Nikkei ends at 3-week high as markets await US election outcome
Japan’s Nikkei share average ended at a three-week high on Wednesday (Nov 6), led by chip and defence stocks, while market participants keenly awaited the outcome of the US presidential…
Gold subdued as investors await US election outcome
GOLD prices were muted on Wednesday (Oct 6), as investors held back from taking big positions until the US election’s outcome was known and shifted focus to the Federal Reserve’s upcoming…
Gold falls as Trump’s decisive election win drives up US dollar
Bullion tumbled as much as 1.5% as Trump’s victory rippled through global markets Gold fell on a surging dollar as Republican Donald Trump was elected back to the White House after one of…
Banks tout all-night US credit trades as election results come in
BANKS are gearing up for late-night US credit trades as results trickle in from presidential and legislative elections that could impact company profits. JPMorgan’s derivatives trading…
Yen is first of many Japanese assets set to pivot on US election
A VICTORY for Kamala Harris in the US presidential election has the potential to support Japan’s ailing currency while a win for Donald Trump would probably boost the Tokyo stock market…
Cautious Asian markets inch higher ahead of high-stakes US election
ASIAN markets edged up slightly on Tuesday (Nov 5) as investors trod cautiously amid heightened volatility in anticipation of the US presidential election. Market sentiment was likely…
Gold steadies as investors brace for US election and potential rate cuts
GOLD prices held steady on Monday (Nov 4), as investors prepared for a crucial week for the global economy, marked by the US presidential election and the likelihood of further interest…
'SNL' Accused of Copying Trump's 2015 Skit with Jimmy Fallon for Kamala Harris' Surprise Appearance on the Show Just Days Before the Election
"Saturday Night Live" is facing accusations of copying a skit that former President Donald Trump performed with Jimmy Fallon on the "Tonight Show" in 2015, by using a similar concept for…
Greenback rebounds against most major units after weak jobs data; traders eye US election
THE US dollar rose against the euro and rebounded against most major currencies on Friday (Nov 1) after traders digested data showing US job growth slowed sharply in October amid…
Europe: Stoxx 600 jumps 1% as banks lead market rebound, US election in focus
EUROPE’S main stock index notched its biggest one-day gain in five weeks on Friday (Nov 1), as banks led an overall market rebound after recent declines, with investors assessing economic…