Russia on Moday formally quit the Open Skies treaty with the US after the legislation was passed by both houses of the Russian parliament and the formal stamp of approval was given by President Putin.

In Nigeria, the government ordered all TV and radio stations to immediately stop using Twitter just days after the government suspended the micro-blogging site from the country "indefinitely" after the platform suspended President Muhammadu Buhari’s account following an "abusive" civil war tweet.

Meanwhile, Spain welcomed vaccinated foreign tourists from across the world as it opened its borders in a bid to boost the tourism sector hit hard due to the pandemic.

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The Open Skies treaty which had come into effect on January 1, 2002, allowed both countries to conduct unarmed surveillance flights over military installations.

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The order has come a few days after the Nigerian government suspended Twitter from the country ‘indefinitely’ after the platform suspended President Muhammadu Buhari’s account following an 'abusive' civil war tweet.

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Spain had earlier allowed tourists from ten non-EU countries to enter without a negative COVID-19 PCR test which included Britain, &nbsp;Australia, New Zealand and Israel.

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The US pharmaceutical company is also planning to file for emergency approval in the US with the Food and Drug Administration.

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Bezos will be stepping down from&nbsp;Amazon&nbsp;next month, the company he built from scratch into a retail giant.

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The drones can detect high temperatures as high as 20 metres above ground.

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US Vice President Kamala Harris, after exiting the plane when it returned to Joint Base Andrews on the outskirts of Washington, said: "We all said a little prayer, but we're good."&nbsp;

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The Chinese government has not made public any official target for reducing the proportion of Uyghur and other ethnic minorities in Xinjiang.

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Sir Syed Express train, which was heading towards Lahore collided with the Millat Express which was derailed on the way to Sargodha from Karachi.

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Oli, in a televised address to the nation last month, said that the outstanding issues relating to the border issue with India will be resolved through diplomatic channels.&nbsp;

Russia on Moday formally quit the Open Skies treaty with the US after the legislation was passed by both houses of the Russian parliament and the formal stamp of approval was given by President Putin.

Russia on Moday formally quit the Open Skies treaty with the US after the legislation was passed by both houses of the Russian parliament and the formal stamp of approval was given by President Putin. In Nigeria, the government ordered all TV and radio stations to immediately stop using Twitter just days after the government suspended the micro-blogging site from the country "indefinitely" after the platform suspended President Muhammadu Buhari’s account following an "abusive" civil war tweet. Meanwhile, Spain welcomed vaccinated foreign tourists from across the world as it opened its borders in a bid to boost the tourism sector hit hard due to the pandemic. Click on headlines to read more Russia formally exits from Open Skies pact with US after Putin's approval The Open Skies treaty which had come into effect on January 1, 2002, allowed both countries to conduct unarmed surveillance flights over military installations. 'Unpatriotic': Nigeria government orders media houses to stop using Twitter The order has come a few days after the Nigerian government suspended Twitter from the country ‘indefinitely’ after the platform suspended President Muhammadu Buhari’s account following an 'abusive' civil war tweet. Spain opens borders to vaccinated travellers as tourists begin arriving Spain had earlier allowed tourists from ten non-EU countries to enter without a negative COVID-19 PCR test which included Britain, Australia, New Zealand and Israel. Moderna awaiting approval of coronavirus vaccine for teens in EU, Canada The US pharmaceutical company is also planning to file for emergency approval in the US with the Food and Drug Administration. Amazon chief Jeff Bezos & his brother to fly to space on Blue Origin flight Bezos will be stepping down from Amazon next month, the company he built from scratch into a retail giant. Malaysia: Police using drones to check body temperature in public places The drones can detect high temperatures as high as 20 metres above ground. Plane with Kamala Harris on board forced to turn around after 'technical issue' US Vice President Kamala Harris, after exiting the plane when it returned to Joint Base Andrews on the outskirts of Washington, said: "We all said a little prayer, but we're good." China policies could cut millions of Uyghur births in Xinjiang: Report The Chinese government has not made public any official target for reducing the proportion of Uyghur and other ethnic minorities in Xinjiang. 30 killed, 50 injured as passenger trains collide in Pakistan's Sindh province Sir Syed Express train, which was heading towards Lahore collided with the Millat Express which was derailed on the way to Sargodha from Karachi. Nepal PM Oli says 'misunderstandings' with India resolved Oli, in a televised address to the nation last month, said that the outstanding issues relating to the border issue with India will be resolved through diplomatic channels.

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In a landmark move, President &nbsp;Vladimir <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-says-us-threats-smack-of-soviet-unions-fatal-mistakes-389662">Putin</a> on Monday signed a legislation which signalled the formal exit of Russia from the 1992 Open Skies arms control treaty.

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The development came after the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-hits-out-at-biden-for-bowing-down-to-china-urges-him-to-put-america-first-389769">Biden</a> administration last month had informed the Russian government that it wouldn't reenter the pact after the former Trump administration pulled out of it last year.

President Putin and Biden as set to meet at a summit in Geneva on June 16 this month, however, the US decision was communicated to Russian officials earlier.&nbsp;

The Open Skies treaty which had come into effect on January 1, 2002, allowed both countries to conduct unarmed surveillance flights over military installations in a bid to ensure friendly terms between the two world powers.

There were 34 other countries who had signed the deal and was put forward by George H. W. Bush's administration in 1992 and was signed in Helsinki by former US secretary of state James Baker along with 23 countries.

The Biden administration had earlier extended <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-rejects-russian-proposal-for-one-year-extension-of-new-start-treaty-335941">New START treaty </a>by five years after the Trump did not extend it.&nbsp;

The US in a statement earlier had said: “The United States regrets that the Treaty on Open Skies has been undermined by Russia’s violations. In concluding its review of the treaty, the United States, therefore, does not intend to seek to rejoin it, given Russia’s failure to take any actions to return to compliance."

"Further, Russia’s behaviour, including its recent actions with respect to Ukraine, is not that of a partner committed to confidence-building,” the US statement added.

The Open Skies treaty was meant to allow militaries of both nations to monitor each other's activities in a transparent and friendly manner. However, the Trump administration had pulled out of the Open Skies treaty citing violations from the Russian side.

Russia's lower house earlier voted to exit from the treaty and the upper house reached the same verdict allowing Putin to put his stamp on Russia's exit from the post-cold war treaty.

Russian news agency TAAS had said it was "another political mistake, inflicting a new blow to the European security system" after the US government led by President Bident had decided not to reenter the deal.

The Kremlin said the US decision was a "threat to Russia’s national security" which upset the "balance of interests" leading the Russian government to also pull out of it.

In a landmark move, President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed a legislation which signalled the formal exit of Russia from the 1992 Open Skies arms control treaty.

In a landmark move, President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed a legislation which signalled the formal exit of Russia from the 1992 Open Skies arms control treaty. Watch: The development came after the Biden administration last month had informed the Russian government that it wouldn't reenter the pact after the former Trump administration pulled out of it last year. President Putin and Biden as set to meet at a summit in Geneva on June 16 this month, however, the US decision was communicated to Russian officials earlier. The Open Skies treaty which had come into effect on January 1, 2002, allowed both countries to conduct unarmed surveillance flights over military installations in a bid to ensure friendly terms between the two world powers. There were 34 other countries who had signed the deal and was put forward by George H. W. Bush's administration in 1992 and was signed in Helsinki by former US secretary of state James Baker along with 23 countries. The Biden administration had earlier extended New START treaty by five years after the Trump did not extend it. The US in a statement earlier had said: “The United States regrets that the Treaty on Open Skies has been undermined by Russia’s violations. In concluding its review of the treaty, the United States, therefore, does not intend to seek to rejoin it, given Russia’s failure to take any actions to return to compliance." "Further, Russia’s behaviour, including its recent actions with respect to Ukraine, is not that of a partner committed to confidence-building,” the US statement added. The Open Skies treaty was meant to allow militaries of both nations to monitor each other's activities in a transparent and friendly manner. However, the Trump administration had pulled out of the Open Skies treaty citing violations from the Russian side. Russia's lower house earlier voted to exit from the treaty and the upper house reached the same verdict allowing Putin to put his stamp on Russia's exit from the post-cold war treaty. Russian news agency TAAS had said it was "another political mistake, inflicting a new blow to the European security system" after the US government led by President Bident had decided not to reenter the deal. The Kremlin said the US decision was a "threat to Russia’s national security" which upset the "balance of interests" leading the Russian government to also pull out of it.

Russia formally exits from Open Skies pact with US after Putin's approval

The United States told Russia on Thursday it will not rejoin the&nbsp;Open&nbsp;Skies&nbsp;arms control pact, which allows unarmed surveillance flights over member countries, a US official said.

The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, was confirming a report by the Associated Press.

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US&nbsp;Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman conveyed the decision to her Russian counterpart the official said, saying US&nbsp;allies in the NATO Western security alliance and other partners had been informed.

The United States left the&nbsp;Open&nbsp;Skies&nbsp;arms control and verification treaty in November, accusing Russia of violating it, something Moscow denied.

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The Russian government, which in January announced plans to leave the pact, on May 11 submitted legislation to parliament to formalize its departure. At that time, a Kremlin spokesman said one reason was that the United States was still able to receive information acquired via the treaty from its NATO allies.

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The treaty, which was signed in 1992 and entered into force in 2002, permits nations to carry out short-notice, unarmed surveillance flights over the entire territory of the other parties.

The purpose of the treaty, which allows nations to collect information on one another’s military forces, is to increase transparency and build confidence among countries.

The United States told Russia on Thursday it will not rejoin the Open Skies arms control pact, which allows unarmed surveillance flights over member countries, a US official said.

The United States told Russia on Thursday it will not rejoin the Open Skies arms control pact, which allows unarmed surveillance flights over member countries, a US official said. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, was confirming a report by the Associated Press. Also Read | US pulls out of Open Skies treaty; Russia says it will affect all members US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman conveyed the decision to her Russian counterpart the official said, saying US allies in the NATO Western security alliance and other partners had been informed. The United States left the Open Skies arms control and verification treaty in November, accusing Russia of violating it, something Moscow denied. Also Read | Russian parliament's lower house votes to exit from Open Skies Treaty The Russian government, which in January announced plans to leave the pact, on May 11 submitted legislation to parliament to formalize its departure. At that time, a Kremlin spokesman said one reason was that the United States was still able to receive information acquired via the treaty from its NATO allies. The treaty, which was signed in 1992 and entered into force in 2002, permits nations to carry out short-notice, unarmed surveillance flights over the entire territory of the other parties. The purpose of the treaty, which allows nations to collect information on one another’s military forces, is to increase transparency and build confidence among countries.

US tells Russia it will not rejoin Open Skies arms control pact

Russia said on Friday a US decision not to rejoin the&nbsp;Open&nbsp;Skies&nbsp;arms control pact, which allows unarmed surveillance flights over member states, is a "political mistake" ahead of a summit between the countries' presidents.

The original US decision to quit the pact was taken last year by the administration of US President Donald Trump, but Moscow had hoped his successor Joe Biden would reverse it.

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On Thursday, however, the Biden administration informed Moscow that it would not re-enter the pact, accusing Russia of violating it, something Moscow denied.

Sergei Ryabkov, Russia's deputy foreign minister, said on Friday that Washington's move was a missed opportunity to bolster security in Europe.

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"The US has made another political mistake, inflicting a new blow to the European security system," TASS quoted him as saying. "We gave them a good chance, which they did not take. They continue circulating fabrications about Russia's violations of this agreement, which is completely absurd."

Separately, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow regretted the US decision, saying the&nbsp;Open&nbsp;Skies&nbsp;accord would lose much of its utility without the participation of Russia and the United States.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Biden are due to hold a summit in Geneva next month and Ryabkov was cited as saying that the US refusal to rejoin&nbsp;Open&nbsp;Skies&nbsp;did not create an atmosphere conducive to arms control discussions at the summit.

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In January, Russia announced its own plans to leave the pact, and the government submitted legislation to parliament this month to formalise its departure.

At that time, a Kremlin spokesman said one reason was that the United States was still able to receive information acquired via the treaty from its NATO allies.

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US officials have said Russia has violated the pact's terms by restricting US overflights of Russia's neighbour Georgia and the Russian enclave in Kaliningrad on the Baltic coast. Russia denies committing any violations.

The treaty, which was signed in 1992 and took effect in 2002, allows countries to conduct short-notice, unarmed surveillance flights over the entire territory of other parties and collect information on one another's military forces.

Its objective is to increase transparency and build confidence among countries.

Russia said on Friday a US decision not to rejoin the Open Skies arms control pact, which allows unarmed surveillance flights over member states, is a "political mistake" ahead of a summit between the countries' presidents.

Russia said on Friday a US decision not to rejoin the Open Skies arms control pact, which allows unarmed surveillance flights over member states, is a "political mistake" ahead of a summit between the countries' presidents. The original US decision to quit the pact was taken last year by the administration of US President Donald Trump, but Moscow had hoped his successor Joe Biden would reverse it. On Thursday, however, the Biden administration informed Moscow that it would not re-enter the pact, accusing Russia of violating it, something Moscow denied. Sergei Ryabkov, Russia's deputy foreign minister, said on Friday that Washington's move was a missed opportunity to bolster security in Europe. Also Read | US pulls out of Open Skies treaty; Russia says it will affect all members "The US has made another political mistake, inflicting a new blow to the European security system," TASS quoted him as saying. "We gave them a good chance, which they did not take. They continue circulating fabrications about Russia's violations of this agreement, which is completely absurd." Separately, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow regretted the US decision, saying the Open Skies accord would lose much of its utility without the participation of Russia and the United States. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Biden are due to hold a summit in Geneva next month and Ryabkov was cited as saying that the US refusal to rejoin Open Skies did not create an atmosphere conducive to arms control discussions at the summit. Also Read | Russian parliament's lower house votes to exit from Open Skies Treaty In January, Russia announced its own plans to leave the pact, and the government submitted legislation to parliament this month to formalise its departure. At that time, a Kremlin spokesman said one reason was that the United States was still able to receive information acquired via the treaty from its NATO allies. Also Read | NATO to discuss Open Skies treaty after US announces withdrawal US officials have said Russia has violated the pact's terms by restricting US overflights of Russia's neighbour Georgia and the Russian enclave in Kaliningrad on the Baltic coast. Russia denies committing any violations. The treaty, which was signed in 1992 and took effect in 2002, allows countries to conduct short-notice, unarmed surveillance flights over the entire territory of other parties and collect information on one another's military forces. Its objective is to increase transparency and build confidence among countries.

Russia says US decision not to rejoin Open Skies arms pact is 'political mistake'

The Russian parliament's lower house voted on Wednesday to withdraw from an international treaty allowing surveillance flights over military facilities following the US departure from the pact.

The Russian exit from the Open Skies Treaty is yet to be endorsed by the upper house of parliament and needs to be signed by President Vladimir Putin to take effect.

Moscow has signaled its readiness to reverse the withdrawal procedure and stay in the treaty if the US returns to the agreement.

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The Open Skies Treaty was intended to build trust between Russia and the West by allowing the accord's more than three dozen signatories to conduct reconnaissance flights over each other's territories to collect information about military forces and activities.

More than 1,500 flights have been conducted under the treaty since it took effect in 2002, aimed at fostering transparency about military activity and helping monitor arms control and other agreements.

US President Donald Trump pulled out of the pact, arguing that Russian violations made it untenable for Washington to remain a party. The US completed its withdrawal from the pact in November.

Russia has insisted that the restrictions on observation flights it imposed in the past were permissible by the treaty and noted that the US imposed more sweeping restrictions on observation flights over Alaska.

The Russian parliament's lower house voted on Wednesday to withdraw from an international treaty allowing surveillance flights over military facilities following the US departure from the pact.

The Russian parliament's lower house voted on Wednesday to withdraw from an international treaty allowing surveillance flights over military facilities following the US departure from the pact. The Russian exit from the Open Skies Treaty is yet to be endorsed by the upper house of parliament and needs to be signed by President Vladimir Putin to take effect. Moscow has signaled its readiness to reverse the withdrawal procedure and stay in the treaty if the US returns to the agreement. Also read| US pulls out of Open Skies treaty; Russia says it will affect all members The Open Skies Treaty was intended to build trust between Russia and the West by allowing the accord's more than three dozen signatories to conduct reconnaissance flights over each other's territories to collect information about military forces and activities. More than 1,500 flights have been conducted under the treaty since it took effect in 2002, aimed at fostering transparency about military activity and helping monitor arms control and other agreements. US President Donald Trump pulled out of the pact, arguing that Russian violations made it untenable for Washington to remain a party. The US completed its withdrawal from the pact in November. Russia has insisted that the restrictions on observation flights it imposed in the past were permissible by the treaty and noted that the US imposed more sweeping restrictions on observation flights over Alaska.

Russian parliament's lower house votes to exit from Open Skies Treaty

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United States President Donald Trump has announced that he has plans to pull the United States out from the 'Open Skies Treaty' with Russia. Watch report.

US pulls out from 'Open Skies Treaty' from Russia

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Pakistan's aviation authority said that over hundred people were on board the flight. The passenger aircraft crashed in Karachi's suburb destroying several houses and damaging cars.

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The United States had earlier this year marked five Chinese state media outlets, including CGTN, as Foreign Missions -- as extensions of Beijing's government.

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US President Trump had blamed Russia for not adhering to the treaty. "Russia did not adhere to the treaty," Trump said, adding, "so until they adhere, we will pull out."

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Pakistan airways flight crashes in residential area in Karachi; several houses damaged Pakistan's aviation authority said that over hundred people were on board the flight.

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France today said that European nations "regret" US pullout from <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-pulls-out-of-open-skies-treaty-russia-says-it-will-affect-all-members-300258">Open Skies</a> treaty even as Russia said it will continue to adhere to the policy which allows spy planes access to other countries.

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"As long as the treaty is in force, we intend to fully follow all the rights and obligations that apply to us from this treaty," Russia's deputy foreign minister Alexander Grushko said.

US President Trump had blamed Russia for not adhering to the treaty. "Russia did not adhere to the treaty," Trump said, adding, "so until they adhere, we will pull out."

"We regret the announcement by the United States of its plan to pull out of the Open Skies treaty, even though we share the concerns about how the accord is being carried out by the Russian Federation," France, Germany and eight other European nations said in a joint statement.

The treaty allows 34 members to carry out unarmed surveillance flights over other member countries at short notice.

Although China is not a signatory to the treaty, the country criticised the move asserting that it was "display of the United States' entrenched Cold War mentality".

"It will have a negative impact on the international arms control and disarmament process," Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said.

Germany's foreign minister Heiko Maas said: "The treaty contributes to security and peace in almost all of the northern hemisphere."

"We will continue implementing the treaty and do everything to preserve it," the German foreign minister added.

"Effective six months from tomorrow, the United States will no longer be a party to the Treaty," Pompeo said in a statement.

"We may, however, reconsider our withdrawal should Russia return to full compliance with the Treaty."

France today said that European nations "regret" US pullout from Open Skies treaty even as Russia said it will continue to adhere to the policy which allows spy planes access to other countries.

France today said that European nations "regret" US pullout from Open Skies treaty even as Russia said it will continue to adhere to the policy which allows spy planes access to other countries. Also Read: NATO to discuss Open Skies treaty after US announces withdrawal "As long as the treaty is in force, we intend to fully follow all the rights and obligations that apply to us from this treaty," Russia's deputy foreign minister Alexander Grushko said. US President Trump had blamed Russia for not adhering to the treaty. "Russia did not adhere to the treaty," Trump said, adding, "so until they adhere, we will pull out." "We regret the announcement by the United States of its plan to pull out of the Open Skies treaty, even though we share the concerns about how the accord is being carried out by the Russian Federation," France, Germany and eight other European nations said in a joint statement. The treaty allows 34 members to carry out unarmed surveillance flights over other member countries at short notice. Although China is not a signatory to the treaty, the country criticised the move asserting that it was "display of the United States' entrenched Cold War mentality". "It will have a negative impact on the international arms control and disarmament process," Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said. Germany's foreign minister Heiko Maas said: "The treaty contributes to security and peace in almost all of the northern hemisphere." "We will continue implementing the treaty and do everything to preserve it," the German foreign minister added. "Effective six months from tomorrow, the United States will no longer be a party to the Treaty," Pompeo said in a statement. "We may, however, reconsider our withdrawal should Russia return to full compliance with the Treaty."