Iran's chief nuclear negotiator said on Saturday, Tehran expects US sanctions on oil, banks and most individuals and institutions to be lifted based on agreements so far in Vienna talks, Iranian media reported, while Washington again played down the prospect of an imminent breakthrough.

Based on accords so far, US sanctions on oil, banks would be lifted, says Iran negotiator 

The European Union on Monday imposed sanctions on members of Myanmar's junta, who took control of the country in a February 1 coup, as well as its new information minister and two conglomerates controlled by the military.

EU hits Myanmar junta members, two military companies with sanctions 

World powers urged the global chemical weapons watchdog on Tuesday to hit Syria with unprecedented sanctions for alleged toxic gas attacks and for failing to declare its arsenal.

Chemical weapons watchdog weighs Syria sanctions 

Former South African President Jacob Zuma rejected a request by the nation’s top court to file an affidavit suggesting what sanction he should face if it finds him guilty of contempt for defying its order to testify before a panel that’s probing graft during his rule.

Jacob Zuma leaves sentencing fate to South Africa's top court

The United States on Thursday announced economic sanctions on Russia and expelled 10 diplomats. This has come in retaliation for what the US says is Kremlin's interference in US elections and other hostile activities including a massive cyber attack.

US slaps sanctions on Russia, expels 10 diplomats over poll meddlling, cyber attack

Iran has warned the United States against sanctions and sabotage attacks as Washington denies any involvement in the latest attack at the Natanz nuclear facilities.

Iran: US should not use sanctions, sabotage as negotiating tool

US and Iranian officials clashed on Friday over what sanctions the United States should lift to resume compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal, with Washington predicting an impasse if Tehran sticks to a demand that all sanctions since 2017 be removed.

US, Iran clash over sanctions; US sees possible 'impasse' 

The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on a Myanmar state-owned gems enterprise in a bid to curtail the military junta’s ability to generate revenues.

US blacklists Myanmar state-owned gems enterprise

The United States has said that it is prepared to remove sanctions on Iran in order to resume compliance with the nuclear deal, including those that are inconsistent with the 2015 pact.

US: Ready to lift sanctions inconsistent with 2015 Iran nuclear deal

Iran’s government wants the United States to lift all sanctions on its country and rejects any ‘step-by-step’ easing of the restrictions, Iranian state broadcaster Press TV reported on Saturday.

Iran rejects 'step-by-step' lifting of sanctions, says state media

The United States has warned China that its tit-for-tat sanctions against two Americans in the growing dispute over Beijing's treatment of Uyghurs were "baseless" and would only shine a harsh spotlight on the "genocide" in Xinjiang.

Washington condemns China's 'baseless sanctions' against US officials over Xinjiang

China imposed sanctions on British lawmakers and lobby groups on Friday in a move that is likely widen the divide between China and Western powers. The West has been critical of China's alleged human rights violations in Xinjiang.

China imposes sanctions on UK individuals over Xinjiang

Sanctions give the impression of punitive action against rogue nations. But in reality, they have failed to create actual changes. What explains the failure of economic warfare through sanctions? WION's Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Why do sanctions fail?

Sanctions are how countries wage an economic war but do you know how did this idea come about and how effective are these sanctions? The story of sanctions dates back to ancient Greece which was a different time with different politics but the same result.

Why do sanctions fail? Ancient Greece's history might have answers

Foreign ministers of the European Union on Monday approved sanctions over abuses in China, Myanmar and Russia. The EU is expanding measures targetting global human rights breaches.

EU approves sanctions on China, Myanmar over rights abuses

Iran does not trust US promises on lifting sanctions and will only return to its commitments under a 2015 nuclear deal once Washington fully removes the measures, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Sunday.

US promises have no credibility for Iran: Khamenei  

The European Union agreed on Wednesday to blacklist Chinese officials for human rights abuses, two diplomats said, the first sanctions against Beijing since an EU arms embargo in 1989 following the Tiananmen Square crackdown.

EU envoys agree for first China sanctions in three decades: Diplomats  

US sanctions imposed on the government of President Bashar al-Assad, known as the Ceasar Act, is complicating the return of Syria to the Arab fold, the UAE's Foreign Minister Abdullah Bin Zayed said on Tuesday.

UAE minister: US sanctions complicate Syria's return to Arab fold 

The US and the European Union announced coordinated sanctions on Russia for the poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and urged his release from prison.

US, EU imposes sanctions on Russia over Alexei Navalny attack

The US and the European Union have imposed new sanctions on 7 senior Russian officials for the poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and urged his release from prison.

7 senior Russian officials blacklisted by US, EU over Navalny attack

With changed realities after the military coup, the economy of Myanmar may suffer a sharp slump. The coup has choked access to markets and raw materials. Another round of global isolation awaits Myanmar?

Economic slump in Myanmar after the coup

A big blow to Russia and EU relations, Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov has said that Moscow is now ready to serve ties with the European Union if the block hits Russia with painful economic sanctions.

Russia slams possible EU sanctions

Appearing to reject an offer by Turkey to avoid sanctions, the United States renewed its call on Ankara to get rid of an advanced Russian air defense system on Wednesday.

Dump Russian missile system, US tells Turkey again

It's nearly 46 days left before Donald Trump leaves office and his administration has finally made good on months of threats to punish the Turkish government. The United States has finally imposed sanctions on Turkey.

US imposes sanctions on Turkey over Russian S-400 missiles

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