Defense minister and alternate prime minister breaks silence of rest of senior leadership, also thanks Trump for 'major steps forward in Middle East'

Delivering address to jubilant crowd after being declared winner of hard-fought contest, president-elect says he will restore respect for America around the world, tackle pandemic

California senator pays tribute to barrier-breakers who came before her, says she will not be the last woman of color to rise to second-highest office in land

Many backers of US president among those quick to hail Democrat after networks project win, ignoring claims that election not over

Thousands gather in state capitols to echo claims of fraud by US president, say elections being stolen; some scuffles break out with pro-Biden crowds

First Vice President says Tehran will not quickly forget crippling sanctions imposed by Trump administration or assassination of Qassem Soleimani

Netanyahu, Rivlin, Gantz and Ashkenazi all missing from long list of world leaders who comment on outcome of US presidential elections; PM said 'waiting for official results'

Ramallah and Gaza leaders euphoric about loathed incumbent's loss, though unsure how a Biden administration will advance their cause

Defeated president is vowing to contest his loss in the courts; beyond that, his future could range from starting a TV network to running again in 4 years

Across the United States, Americans have gathered in the streets in remarkable scenes of celebration at the defeat of one of the country's most divisive president's