Japan's defense chief demands action against US sanctions on ICC

In Japan, former defense minister Gen Nakatani condemned US sanctions on the International Criminal Court and its president, Tomoko Akane. He urged Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to protest these measures more firmly, emphasizing the need for Japan to uphold its commitment to the rule of law. Nakatani's call for action comes ahead of Takaichi's planned trip to the US for the UN General Assembly, where she may meet President Trump.