A military court in the DRC has issued an international arrest warrant for Corneille Nangaa, leader of the Congo River Alliance, including the M23, for war crimes and treason in North and South Kivu regions. Violence erupted in Goma, leading to 2,800 deaths, displacement of thousands, and attacks on aid workers. UN experts raised concerns about the deteriorating humanitarian situation, urging for peace efforts amidst ongoing conflict and potential war crimes in the region.
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Donald Trump orders 50% steel and aluminium tariffs to begin on June 4
On June 4, 2023, President Donald Trump announced the implementation of new tariffs of 50% on steel and aluminum, effectively doubling previous levies of 25%, as part of his ongoing trade war aimed at countering foreign dumping that threatens U.S. national security. While tariffs on UK steel and aluminum remain at 25% due to a recent trade deal, the move intensifies Trump's trade agenda, which faces legal challenges following a court ruling on earlier tariffs....
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