US vs ICC row escalates: Trump admin sanctions int'l court president, senior lawyer

In a significant escalation against the International Criminal Court (ICC), the United States has imposed sanctions on two prominent officials, including the ICC president and a senior trial lawyer. This move marks a continuation of the Trump administration's contentious stance towards the internationally recognized tribunal. The ICC criticized these sanctions as detrimental to the global legal framework, while several European allies voiced their concern over the U.S. actions.