The chief of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) has downplayed Western sanctions against the country’s national broadcaster, stressing that the media corporation is unfazed by the embargo and committed to its mission.

Serbia’s interior minister on Monday highlighted Belgrade’s refusal to join Western sanctions against Moscow, after meeting with the top Russian diplomat in a rare visit by a state official from Europe.

Chinese and Russian strategic bombers flew over the Sea of Japan in a joint military exercise.