US sanctions International Criminal Court as row deepens over jurisdiction
The United States has imposed sweeping sanctions on the International Criminal Court, escalating a long-running dispute over the tribunal's authority and reach. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the measures are intended to defend US sovereignty and restrict the court's ability to operate. The action includes a ban on US entities making transactions with the ICC, which would affect access to goods and services such as banking and software.Rubio said Washington had delayed the move in the hope that the court and its member states would address US concerns. He also said the sanctions were structured to allow other countries... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 17:29 LONDON
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ICC rules Duterte fit to stand trial in crimes-against-humanity case
Judges at the International Criminal Court have ruled that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is fit to stand trial on crimes against humanity charges linked to his anti-drugs campaign. The court in The Hague said independent medical experts had concluded that the 81-year-old can understand the evidence and discuss his defence with his lawyers. Judges also denied a request for his release from custody.The ruling means the case against Duterte will continue after his legal team argued that serious memory loss left him unable to absorb new information or reliably recall the past. The court said it was satisfied that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 21:00 LONDON
