Iran says it is open to talks but rejects pressure as US, EU impose sanctions#EU Institutions#Conflicts#War
Kremlin says no concrete measures yet after Putin's metals exports ban proposal#Americas#Asia#Pacific
Pakistan Roundup: Violent protests, opposition lawmakers detained, US sanctions#Asia#South Asia#Pakistan
Russian oligarchs and financial firm lose court challenge against EU sanctions#EU Institutions#Diplomacy#Foreign Policy
France, Germany, UK condemn Iran over ballistic missiles, target new sanctions#Asia#Pacific#Commodities Markets
Nicaragua Roundup: Repression of the church, political prisoners banished, news foreign minister#Central America#Nicaragua#Daniel Ortega
Sanctioned former central banker to become Russia's IMF representative#Central Bank of Russia#Central Banks#Central Bank Events
Iran summons UK's charge d'affaires in Tehran over recent sanctions, ISNA says#Asia#Pacific#Conflicts