{
  "id": 13838319,
  "title": "Japan stands by rule of law as US slaps sanctions against ICC",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/japan-stands-by-rule-of-law-as-us-slaps-sanctions-against-icc",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T01:18:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Mainichi",
    "slug": "the-mainichi",
    "url": "https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20261012/p2g/00m/0na/003000c"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Japan has maintained its support for the International Criminal Court (ICC) despite the United States imposing sanctions against the institution, according to a statement from Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara. The sanctions, which run counter to Japan's position, have sparked concerns among Japanese officials, who have expressed deep worry over the move. In an effort to maintain a delicate balance in their relations with the United States, Tokyo has refrained from outright criticism of the sanctions, instead choosing to communicate closely with U.S. authorities and convey their commitment to the rule of law and international courts.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}