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Hostages have been killed after separatist militants hijacked a train carrying hundreds of passengers in Pakistan, authorities have said.

Clean energy is crucial to meet rising U.S. electricity demand, according to industry analysts and executives. But the Trump administration’s actions could slow development. (Image credit: Rick Bowmer/AP)

TSMC’s plan to invest $100 billion into U.S. production facilities raises concerns that its leverage in securing protection from China may be weakened. (Image credit: Andrew Harnik)

New CNN poll: Americans are negative on Trump’s handling of economy  CNN

The European Union retaliates after the U.S. metals tariffs take hold  NPR Trump imposes sweeping 25% steel and aluminum tariffs. Europe immediately retaliates  CNN EU Announces $28 Billion of Retaliatory Tariffs Against the U.S.  The Wall Street Journal The EU retaliates against Trump’s

The European Union on Wednesday announced retaliatory trade action with a series of duties on U.S. products, responding to the Trump administration rise in tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports. (Image credit: Pascal Bastien)

It Really Is Trump’s Party Now  POLITICO

Trump made the stock market a marker of success. Now he’s hedging as markets dip.  NBC News

The Demokraatit Party won the most votes in Greenland’s parliamentary elections, a surprise result in an election in the shadow of President Donald Trump’s stated goal of taking control of the island. (Image credit: Mads Claus Rasmussen)

Greenland’s centre right opposition party has won the most votes in elections that will be seen as a rejection of Donald Trump’s interference in the island’s politics.