Elections

Trump grapples with political setback after Democrats ride voter fury over prices

US President Donald Trump acknowledged that the night had not gone well for Republicans and suggested they had lessons to learn from their loss.

Thousands gather at pro-government rally in Serbia

Supporters of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic take part in a demonstration near the tents where student protesters are staying with the mother of one of the victims of the fatal November 2024 railway station canopy collapse, who is on a hunger strike, in Belgrade, Serbia, November 5, 2025. REUTERS/Djordje Kojadinovic

Democrats dominate first big votes of Trump’s second term, but uncertainties remain

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's electoral win as portrayed by the Daily News and New York Post newspapers on Nov 5.

Tanzania vote violated democratic values, AU observers say

A man casts his vote during the general election at a polling station in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, October 29, 2025. REUTERS/Emmanuel Herman

Zohran Mamdani victory in US fires up Europe’s left against right-wing surge at home

New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani holds a press conference at the Unisphere in the Queens borough of New York City, U.S., November 5, 2025. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper

‘I can also make it’: Pride in Uganda over Mamdani’s New York win

Democratic candidate for New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani reacts after winning the 2025 New York City Mayoral race on Nov 4.

Democrats' hopes for 2026 boosted by critical California vote

California's Governor Gavin Newsom speaks next to his wife Jennifer Siebel Newsom after California's special election on Proposition 50, a measure that would temporarily redraw congressional districts, in Sacramento, California, U.S., November 4, 2025. REUTERS/Fred Greaves

China pins hopes on Olympic star Vivian Kong for ‘high quality’ Hong Kong democracy

Hong Kong Olympic gold medallist Vivian Kong looks on as she speaks to the media before submitting her nomination form to run for the tourism functional constituency in the Legislative Council election, in Hong Kong, China, November 3, 2025. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

Wall Street drops fear of ‘hot Commie summer’ in overture to Mamdani

Business leaders in New York City are coming around to Mr Zohran Mamdani, the city's mayor-elect, despite his branding as a socialist.

‘Turn the volume up,’ Mamdani tells Trump after winning New York City mayoral race

Democratic candidate for New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani waves to his supporters after winning the 2025 New York City Mayoral race, at an election night rally in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, New York, U.S., November 4, 2025. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.