In America
The election of Donald Trump to the presidency sparked protests early Wednesday across several cities in USA.
As Donald Trump won the election, many celebrities have tweeted their frustration and worry that he is the next president World reaction.
But trump’s supporters were enjoying the victory and looking forward their new president to be crowned.
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Australia
Mr Turnbull said America has "no stronger ally" than Australia.
"Australians have been confronted by the intensity of the political battle in the US," he said.
Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday congratulated Donald Trump on his victory in US elections, hoping to work with him to improve relations, the Kremlin said in a statement.
Putin "expressed hope for mutual work on bringing US-Russia relations out of their critical condition as well as on working out outstanding issues on the international agenda" in his congratulatory telegram, the Kremlin said.
"The President of Russia also expressed certainty that building constructive dialogue between Moscow and Washington" would "be in the interest of the people of our countries and the entire world community".
Putin has tacitly supported Trump during the campaign, while Trump repeatedly flattered and praised the Russian leader and said he was willing to work with him.
Russia's parliament on Wednesday broke into applause upon learning of Trump's stunning upset victory over Hillary Clinton, who is seen as anti-Russian by many in the Russian establishment, mostly due to her stint as Secretary of State in 2009-2013.
Britain
British Prime Minister Theresa May congratulated Mr Trump and said Britain and the US would remain "strong and close partners on trade, security and defence".
Ms May had criticised Trump's call for a ban on Muslims from entering the United States, saying it was divisive, unhelpful and wrong.
But since Britain's surprise vote to leave the European Union in June prompted her appointment as leader, Ms May has been careful not to pass comment on the former reality TV host.
Also in Britain, controversial British Independence Party Leader Nigel Farage congratulated Mr Trump.
Germany
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said the result was "different from what most people in Germany desired. But of course we have to accept it".
"In the course of the election campaign Donald Trump has found critical words about Europe and Germany. We must adjust to the fact that American foreign policy will get less predictable in the near future," he added.
Philippines
President Rodrigo Duterte sent his regards in an official statement.
"President Rodrigo Roa Duterte wishes to extend his warm congratulations to Mr. Donald Trump on his recent electoral victory as President of the United States of America," Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said in a statement.
"President Duterte wishes President-elect Trump success in the next four years as Chief Executive and commander-in[-]chief of the U.S. military, and looks forward to working with the incoming administration for enhanced Philippines-US relations anchored on mutual respect, mutual benefit and shared commitment to democratic ideals and the rule of law," he wrote.
Japan
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe congratulated Donald Trump on Wednesday on his election as US president and vowed that the countries will maintain their close relationship.
"I express my heartfelt congratulations on your election as the next president of the United States," Abe said in a statement.
"The stability of the Asia-Pacific region, which is the driving force of the global economy, brings peace and prosperity to the United States," Abe said.
"Japan and the United States are unshakeable allies connected by common values such as freedom, democracy, basic human rights and rule of law."
Concern in Japan, a close security ally of the US and a major trading partner, had grown during the campaign on Trump's opposition to the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement.
He also called for Tokyo to pay more to support the two countries' security alliance.
Other Trump comments, suggesting that Japan - the only country to suffer atomic bomb attacks - might want to consider developing nuclear weapons to combat threats from North Korea, also drew criticism.
Iran
Iran's foreign minister called Wednesday on US president-elect Donald Trump to stick to international accords, following comments during the Republican's campaign that he would tear up the nuclear deal with Tehran.
Share Markets
The Australian share market has lost about $34 billion calling the US election for Donald Trump.
Across the Asia-Pacific region, shares also tumbled. In Japan, the Nikkei slumped 5.8 per cent, while the Hang Seng in Hong Kong sank 3.5 per cent.
US stock futures posted steeper and steeper declines as the day wore on. The Dow Jones mini slumped 5 per cent and was halted after hitting their limit threshold — the last time this occurred was during the Brexit referendum. It resumed trading shortly after.
The S&P 500 mini was down 4.6 per cent, while the Nasdaq slumped 4.8 per cent, indicating major selling off when Wall Street opens later in the day.
Foreign policy
Mr Trump has been particularly critical of President Barack Obama's foreign policy, calling it a "complete and total disaster" more than once.
He plans an "America-first" strategy, which includes threats to walk away from NATO allies if they fail to carry more of the cost of protecting America and themselves.
He has suggested that Japan and North Korea should have nuclear weapons.
His relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin has been scrutinised at length.
He has spoken favourably of the Russian leader and suggested the two countries would "get along well".
