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Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara speaks at a news conference at the Prime Minister's Office on Tuesday.
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Jul 14, 2026
Japan closely watching U.S. campaign against ICC
Japan has ¡°consistently supported the ICC¡± from the standpoint of upholding the rule of law, the top government spokesperson said.
The International Criminal Court in The Hague
WORLD / Politics
Jul 14, 2026
Trump administration targets ICC after judges file complaint
The State Department said on Monday it was considering travel bans and revoking visas for ICC officials as well as additional sanctions against the ICC.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a news conference after a meeting at Trump¡¯s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, in December.
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 12, 2026
The U.S. and Israel can¡¯t hide their differences on Iran
The cause of their dispute is, on the surface, simple. Israel says the April ceasefire between Tehran and Washington did not cover Lebanon.
SWAT members stand outside the Philippine Senate, where Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa has sought refuge from an International Criminal Court warrant, in Pasay City in Metropolitan Manila on Wednesday.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 14, 2026
Political tension in the Philippines escalates after Senate gunfire
Philippine Sen. Ronald dela Rosa has sought refuge in the Senate after the International Criminal Court issued a warrant against him over his role in a deadly drug crackdown.
The exterior view of the Hague Penitentiary Institution, which also serves as a United Nations Detention Unit (UNDU) that holds those on trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC), in Scheveningen, The Hague, on March 11, 2025
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
May 14, 2026
Inside Duterte¡¯s ICC detention center
A cell measuring nine square meters, one hour¡¯s exercise outside and a weekly budget of €25 for treats: welcome to the new world of former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte.
Philippine Sen. Ronald dela Rosa, ?the chief enforcer of former President Rodrigo Duterte's deadly "war on drugs," answers questions from journalists at the Senate in Pasay City, Metro Manila, on Tuesday.
ASIA PACIFIC
May 12, 2026
Duterte ally flees agents in Philippine Senate to avoid arrest under ICC warrant
Closed-circuit television caught images of Sen. Ronald dela Rosa dashing down hallways and up emergency stairwells to evade arrest.
Escalating violations of international law by major powers, especially under U.S. President Donald Trump with his conflicts and actions in Iran and Venezuela, expose the fragility of the rules-based order but also create an opportunity for reform.
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 24, 2026
Trump has made the case for international law
The task now is to re-imagine an international legal regime that works more reliably for more people, without exception for the powerful.
Nanette Castillo, mother of drug war victim Aldrin Castillo, reacts after the International Criminal Court's rejection of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte¡¯s challenge to the court¡¯s jurisdiction over his crimes against humanity charges, in Quezon City, Philippines, on Wednesday.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 23, 2026
ICC judges reject bid to release former Philippine President Duterte
The Philippines formally withdrew its International Criminal Court membership in 2018, and the defense had argued this meant ?the court had no jurisdiction over the case.
Women sit in their home, which was damaged by an airstrike in Tehran on Monday.
WORLD / Politics / EXPLAINER
Apr 1, 2026
When do attacks on civilian installations amount to war crimes?
?Some experts say attacks against oil facilities, electricity production sites and desalination plants that supply civilians could amount to war crimes.
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte attends a rally for his political party PDP-Laban's senatorial candidates ahead of the midterm elections in Manila on Feb. 13, 2025.
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Feb 25, 2026
Duterte drew up ¡®death lists¡¯ and boasted about murders: ICC prosecutor
Judges will weigh at this week¡¯s ¡°confirmation of charges¡± hearing whether to move ahead with a trial for the former Philippine president
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is seen on a screen in the courtroom during his first appearance before the International Criminal Court (ICC) on charge of crimes against humanity over his deadly crackdown on narcotics, in The Hague on March 14, 2025.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Feb 23, 2026
War crimes court set to start hearing against Philippines ex-leader Duterte
The Duterte family still enjoys a loyal following in Southeast Asian nation of 113 million people, and his ICC case remains a polarizing issue at home.
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte attends a senate probe on the drug war during his administration, in Manila on Oct. 28, 2024.
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 26, 2026
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte fit for pre-trial hearings, ICC judges rule
Rodrigo Duterte¡¯s defense had said the elderly politician, who is being held in The Hague over ?murders during his war on drugs, could not stand trial due to cognitive decline.
The United States has imposed sanctions on two more judges of the International Criminal Court to support Israel.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Dec 19, 2025
Trump administration imposes sanctions on two more ICC judges
The ICC said it deplored the new round of sanctions, which is the fourth round of measures this year.
A Palestinian woman walks past residential buildings damaged and destroyed during the war, in Gaza, Dec. 14.
WORLD / Politics
Dec 16, 2025
ICC rejects Israeli attempt to block war crimes probe
Israel had argued that the court¡¯s investigation into alleged crimes committed in the Gaza Strip was invalid.
U.S. senators telling American troops they don¡¯t have to obey illegal commands has sparked ire from President Donald Trump, underscoring the enduring principle that soldiers must follow conscience and the law above orders.
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 9, 2025
The duty to disobey unlawful orders was America¡¯s idea
Members of Congress made a video in which they remind active service members that ¡°our laws are clear: You can refuse illegal orders.¡±
Mame Mandiaye Niang, lawyer and Acting Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) during an interview at the ICC in The Hague, Netherlands, on Friday.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Dec 6, 2025
¡®U.S. sanctions equate us with drug traffickers,¡¯ ICC deputy prosecutor says
Sanctions have a place in international relations, the prosecutor said, but attacking the ICC risks ¡°de-legitimizing¡± the instrument.
Sanctions applied to the International Criminal Court as an entity could affect its basic day-to-day operations ¡ª from its ability to pay its staff to its access to bank accounts and routine office software on its computers.
WORLD / Politics
Sep 23, 2025
U.S. could hit entire International Criminal Court with sanctions soon
Washington has already imposed targeted sanctions on several prosecutors and judges at the court, but naming the court in the sanctions list would mark a major escalation.
Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with Yury Slyusar, acting governor of the Rostov region, in Moscow on Monday. Putin is wanted by the International Criminal Court for allegedly unlawfully deporting Ukrainian children.
WORLD / Politics
Aug 20, 2025
Switzerland and Austria say they would host ICC-wanted Putin for peace talks
Both countries have indicated they would give the Russian leader immunity in order to meet with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at a neutral location.
International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane speaks in Tokyo in July 2023.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jun 28, 2025
ICC President Tomoko Akane criticizes U.S. sanctions
¡°The sanctions have had impacts on third countries, and they violate international law,¡± Akane told Japanese media outlets online Friday.
Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting dedicated to the foundation of cultural, educational institutions and museums via a video link at his residence outside Moscow on Wednesday.
WORLD / Politics
Jun 26, 2025
Putin will not travel to BRICS summit in Brazil due to ICC warrant
Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov told reporters Putin would participate in next month¡¯s BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro via video link.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

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