ICC president Tomoko Akane urged Japan to press Washington against further sanctions on the court. Her appeal deepens Tokyo's balancing act between backing the rule of law and preserving ties with the US.

The U.S. sanctions ICC President Tomoko Akane and officials, citing politicization, prompting international backlash and concerns over justice.

The U.S. sanctions ICC President Tomoko Akane and officials, citing politicization, prompting international backlash and concerns over justice.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced US sanctions on the president and a senior trial lawyer of the International Criminal Court, preventing the two officials from entering the US and using the US financial system.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced US sanctions on the president and a senior trial lawyer of the International Criminal Court, preventing the two officials from entering the US and using the US financial system.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced US sanctions on the president and a senior trial lawyer of the International Criminal Court, preventing the two officials from entering the US and using the US financial system.