https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rubio-cites-necessity-of-u-s-sanctions-on-icc-in-call-with-japanese-counterpartContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rubio-cites-necessity-of-u-s-sanctions-on-icc-in-call-with-japanese-counterparthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rubio-cites-necessity-of-u-s-sanctions-on-icc-in-call-with-japanese-counterpart#u129996Sun, 18 Oct 2026 01:20:56 +0000US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the necessity of severe sanctions against the International Criminal Court during a Saturday telephone meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi. The Trump administration imposed these sanctions shortly after Navi Pillay, a former ICC judge, received the Nobel Peace Prize. While Rubio maintains the measures are necessary, Tokyo expressed concern over the move and stated it will continue to support the court based on its belief in the importance of the international rule of law.Why it mattersThe sanctions follow the awarding of the Nobe