New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani criticized national gun laws during a press conference held in memory of NYPD officer Didarul Islam, who was killed along with three others in a deadly shooting inside a Manhattan skyscraper. Mamdani called for urgent reforms, saying lax regulations continue to endanger lives across the country.
Gold prices slipped as optimism over a potential trade deal between the United States and China reduced investor demand for safe-haven assets. Analysts said easing tensions between the two major economies pushed traders toward riskier investments, pressuring gold in global markets.
President Donald Trump finalized agreements with Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam aimed at boosting trade and collaboration on critical minerals. The deals, signed during his Asia visit, underscore U.S. efforts to deepen economic ties and secure key resources vital for advanced manufacturing and clean…
