Biggest world stories-2018

Donald J. Trump has once again won the U.S. presidential election, achieving a hard-fought victory by blending populist rhetoric, promises to reinstate "America First" policies, and criticism of the Washington establishment. His return to the Oval Office has sparked both celebration and concern nationwide, while global capitals closely monitor what a second Trump term could mean for U.S. foreign policy and international relations.

With just hours to go before the United States’ November 5 election, the presidential race between incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump has reached its final, feverish peak. Across the nation, voters are preparing for what many consider one of the most polarized elections in recent history. The contest has unfolded against a backdrop of deeply rooted political, economic, and social issues, with each candidate presenting their vision for America’s future. Despite the contrasts, polls indicate a tight race, and analysts are cautiously optimistic about high voter turnout.

As the U.S. presidential elections approach, this topic is increasingly prominent in the global media. Following the July 21 announcement that Democratic Party nominee Joe Biden would withdraw from the 2024 U.S. presidential race[1] and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris[2], interest in the election has surged. Recently, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev addressed questions regarding the upcoming U.S. presidential elections and Azerbaijan-U.S. relations during the Second Shusha Global Media Forum.

On April 22, the US State Department published an annual report on the state of human rights in the world in 2023.