マイあさ! 午前6時のNHKニュース 2026年10月10日

Sanctions on the ICC Expand, Sending Ripples Through the International Community

The Trump administration announced on October 9 that it had designated the International Criminal Court (ICC) itself as a sanctions target. All financial transactions within the United States or passing through it are in principle prohibited. The administration had already sanctioned ICC President Tomoko Akane (赤根智子) in August of this year; the latest step represents a significant escalation of that pressure. The underlying concern has been the administration's long-standing worry that American politicians and soldiers could be subject to ICC prosecution.

The announcement does, however, permit transactions necessary for the court's continued operation—such as contributions from member states and staff salary payments—for a period of 180 days. The administration described this window as time for member states to "show meaningful progress toward a diplomatic and legal resolution of fundamental US concerns," and indicated that permissions could change depending on how countries respond. The prospect of severe restrictions on ICC activities has sent ripples of alarm through the international community.

ICC President and Eight Member States Push Back Strongly

President Akane issued a video statement on October 9, condemning the measures as "historically unprecedented." She declared that she "firmly rejects" the US sanctions, that "attempts to obstruct the administration of justice are unacceptable," and that the action amounts to "an attack on the international legal order." She called on member states to "continue taking concrete action to allow the ICC to carry on its work" and pledged that "the ICC will continue its mandate—justice must prevail."

The foreign ministers of eight countries—Japan, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Canada, the Netherlands, and Denmark—issued a joint statement the same day. They "reaffirmed their continued and unwavering support for the independence and impartiality of the ICC," stated that "the US sanctions announcement is unjustified and we strongly oppose it," and expressed concern that "if the sanctions are implemented, they will have a serious impact on the ICC's operations and on its staff and their families."

Government Urges Cybersecurity Measures for Businesses Handling Personal Data

The Japanese government notified businesses that handle large volumes of personal and sensitive information through relevant ministries, urging thorough measures against unauthorized access and data breaches. The requests cover: promptly applying patches to fix system vulnerabilities; introducing multi-factor authentication alongside IDs and passwords; monitoring for suspicious communications and large-scale access attempts; and establishing response structures for when cyberattacks occur. Digital Minister Furukawa (古川) stated that "attack methods grow more sophisticated every day, and our countermeasures must also be updated." The government also intends to promote awareness of guidelines aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises and micro-businesses.

Diet Debates Food Consumption Tax Reduction Bill

A bill to reduce the consumption tax on food items has been submitted to the Diet, and the ruling coalition aims to begin deliberations and pass it within the month. In a House of Councillors question-and-answer session on October 9, a member of the Democratic Party for the People pressed the government: "Hearings our party conducted with business operators showed that prices will not necessarily fall by the full amount of the tax reduction—to what extent will the cut actually reach consumers as lower retail prices?" Prime Minister Takaichi (高市) replied that "the reduction in the consumption tax rate will in principle be passed on to prices," estimating household savings of approximately ¥36,000 per person per year on a mechanical calculation. Opposition parties also pointed out that specifics—such as the scope of income-based support payments—have not been made clear, and budget committee sessions in both chambers are expected to carry the debate forward from next week. On the agriculture minister, who has drawn criticism over remarks about road budgets, Prime Minister Takaichi indicated she would keep the minister in post, but opposition parties are stepping up pressure and are considering submitting a censure motion.

FIFA Confirms Approximately 240,000 Incidents of Social Media Harassment at World Cup

FIFA announced on October 9 the results of its analysis of social media posts during the North and Central America World Cup held from June to July. Of more than 17 million posts and comments examined, approximately 240,000 were confirmed as abuse or harassment targeting players, team officials, referees, and others. Racist content accounted for 12% of those cases and violent content for 8%; there were also highly malicious posts that disclosed individuals' personal information without consent. FIFA reported accounts that made threatening posts to law enforcement agencies. President Infantino commented that the organization would "work resolutely to address these behaviors, which cause pain and affect mental health."

Exchange Rates, Stock Prices, and National Weather Forecast

On the foreign exchange market, the yen stood at ¥158.31–36 to the dollar and ¥177.31–36 to the euro. The Dow Jones Industrial Average on the New York Stock Exchange rose 423 dollars and 31 cents from the previous day to close at 51,654 dollars and 95 cents. The Nasdaq index gained 172.83 points to reach 27,366.17.

On October 10, most of Japan is expected to be covered by high pressure and see clear skies, though Hokkaido and Kyushu will be largely cloudy with rain in some areas. Atmospheric conditions near the Nansei Islands are highly unstable, with developing rain clouds centered on the Tanegashima and Yakushima area, where heavy rain was recorded by 6:00 a.m. Typhoon No. 28 is moving northward over the ocean east of the Ogasawara Islands, and wave advisories have been issued for parts of the Pacific coast of western and eastern Japan. Expected high temperatures include 30°C in Naha, 28°C in Kagoshima, 29°C in Osaka, 26°C in Tokyo, 28°C in Sapporo, and 20°C in Kushiro. Temperatures are expected to remain elevated through around Tuesday of next week, with many areas in western and eastern Japan likely to reach summer-day levels.