Pakistan, Nov. 5 -- Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani delivered an emotional and defiant victory speech on Tuesday night, thanking New Yorkers for their support and declaring that "fear has been defeated, and hope has triumphed."

Addressing a jubilant crowd at his election night rally, the 34-year-old Democratic Socialist - who made history as New York City's first Muslim and African-born mayor - said his win marked the beginning of a new political era.

"Let Trump hear this: New York is and will remain a city of immigrants," Mamdani declared to thunderous applause. "The people have proven that power lies in their hands. We have ended dynastic politics in New York.

He expressed deep gratitude to the youth and workers who powered his grassroots...