Republican Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.

Prime Minister Petr Fiala also congratulated Trump for winning the presidential election. “Our shared goal is to ensure that the relations between our countries remain at the highest level, despite changes in administration, and that we continue to develop them for the benefit of our citizens,” Fiala posted on X.

Democrat Kamala Harris faced Republican Donald Trump on Tuesday in the U.S. presidential election. There are 538 Electoral College votes allotted to the 50 states and the District of Columbia. It takes 270 votes to win.

(Reuters) - World leaders rushed to congratulate Republican Donald Trump on Wednesday after he claimed victory over Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris in the U.S. presidential election, which would cap a stunning political comeback four years after he left the White House. Here are views from financial market participants.

Republicans regained control of the U.S. Senate on Election Night to end a four-year stretch in the minority. The flip was brought by a pair of big Election Day wins. The first came in Ohio, which elected Bernie Moreno,

As polls begin to close, Americans are anxiously awaiting the results of the 2024 election. It may take some time to count the ballots.