Pakistan, Oct. 9 -- The United States has imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), escalating tensions with the international tribunal. The announcement came hours after former ICC judge Navi Pillay won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington would restrict transactions with the court. He argued that the measures would prevent the ICC from prosecuting American citizens. The sanctions could also affect companies providing services to the institution.

The Trump administration has repeatedly criticised the ICC over its investigations and arrest warrants involving Israeli officials. Washington has also opposed the court's p...