Why Trump sanctioned ICC President Tomoko Akane and its senior lawyer

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The US says the ICC exceeded its authority by targeting officials from countries that have not accepted its jurisdiction, but the sanctions are closely tied to the court’s Gaza investigation
The report was published on Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:21:40 +0530 and is attributed to Unis Ahmad Dar. Prime Today News is presenting this source-attributed update so readers can quickly understand the central development and follow the original reporting for complete context.
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