United States sanctions chief of International Criminal Court - theTokyoBill news brief - August 19, 2026

In today’s episode:

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United States sanctions chief of International Criminal Court;

Pacific bluefin tuna conference agrees to raise catch quota;

JAL and ANA to coordinate flight schedules for first time;

First new-generation Shinkansen train arrives in Taiwan;

Missing British girl found safe after spending time at Yokohama internet cafe;

Hunter sues government after authorities destroy his seized rifle;

Traditional bullfighting draws crowds during Bon holidays