Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expressed "consistent support" for the International Criminal Court in her UN General Assembly speech, after Donald Trump urged members to abandon the body. Takaichi had faced domestic pressure to defend the ICC, whose president is Japanese, following US sanctions. She avoided direct criticism of Washington, seeking to maintain ties amid Asia-Pacific tensions.
Japan PM Backs ICC After Trump Calls It 'Out of Control'
Source: theguardian.com