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The so-called Transonic Truss-Braced Wing aircraft boasts a 170-foot (52 meter) wingspan that sits atop the fuselage and is braced from underneath by a truss in a design reminiscent of biplanes from the early years of aviation.

10 killed as plane crashes into hanger at airport in Texas

There was no one at the hanger at the time of the incident, reported CNN.

1 July 2019 9:32 AM IST

Clashes broke out between Hong Kong Police and anti-government demonstrators on Monday morning ahead of what is expected to be a massive pro-democracy rally on the 22nd anniversary of citys handover from British rule to China. (Photo: ANI)

Hong Kong protests: Early clashes witnessed between police and...

At about 7:20 am (local time), police charged towards protesters who had camped out on the street since 4 am.

1 July 2019 9:18 AM IST

$He later admitted she died from choking after he \physically assisted\ her in drinking milk. (Photo: Facebook)$ World

Indian toddler, killed In US; foster father thought could resurrect

A 12-member Dallas County jury took a little more than three hours to reach its unanimous decision on a life sentence.

30 Jun 2019 10:24 PM IST

Churu in Rajasthan recorded the highest temperature of 48.9 degrees Celsius on Monday, according to the Indian Meteorological Department. (Representational Image)

Europe sweats as record breaking temperature soars

Wildfires burned tracts of land in France and Spain at the weekend as Europe sweltered in record-breaking temperatures.

30 Jun 2019 9:53 PM IST

US President Donald Trump heads for the Demilitarised Zone dividing the two Koreas on Sunday and a possible impromptu summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, in what would be a remarkable diplomatic spectacle. (Photo: AFP)

'We have chemistry' and other 'surreal' quotes from historic Trump-Kim...

It was a historic first as Donald Trump stepped over a small concrete block onto North Korean soil.

30 Jun 2019 9:32 PM IST

Earlier last year, the South District Police raided an illegal casino in the Sainik Farm and arrested 36 persons. (Photo: Pixabay/Representational)

Casinos in China use hidden cams, facial recognition to spot hidden...

The technology uses algorithms that process the way customers behave at the betting table to determine their risk...

30 Jun 2019 8:27 PM IST

A source at the scene said, Stephanie Grisham got in an all-out brawl with North Korean officials. (Photo: ANI)

White House press secretary left bruised after brawl with North Korea...

Trump met Kim in the demilitarised zone between North and South Korea, making him first sitting US president to set foot...

30 Jun 2019 8:09 PM IST

The auxiliary bishop of Hong Kongs Catholic Diocese, the Rev. Joseph Ha, appealed to the protesters to avoid violence. (Photo: Representational)

Hong Kong prepared for more protests on handover anniversary

Activists have also said they will try to disrupt an annual flag-raising ceremony attended by senior officials.

30 Jun 2019 7:47 PM IST

What a beautiful couple, he quipped before his audience of Air Force personnel, referring to Ivanka Trump and Pompeo. (Photo: AP)

Watch: Trump calls daughter Ivanka, Mike Pompeo 'beauty and the beast'

Donald Trump was giving an address to the Air Force personnel at the Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek on Sunday.

30 Jun 2019 7:02 PM IST

The 30-year-old went missing in May, according to media reports, and a crime of passion was suspected as she had been pregnant and married to another man at the time. (Photo: File/Representational)

8 election commission employees killed in Afghanistan

The Taliban used explosive-filled vehicles to attack Maruf district centre in southern Kandahar province.

30 Jun 2019 5:38 PM IST

Antonio Guterres further said that troop- and police-contributing countries make every effort to provide well-trained and well-equipped personnel. (Photo:AP)

UN chief urges action to avert climate change 'catastrophe'

'We are here because the world is facing a grave climate emergency,' Guterres told two-day Abu Dhabi Climate Meeting.

30 Jun 2019 5:06 PM IST

On Sunday, the feared paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) deployed in pick-up trucks mounted with machineguns in several squares in Khartoum, an AFP correspondent who toured parts of the capital said. (Photo: AFP)

Troops deploy as Sudan braces for mass protest

The new protest, comes at a time when Ethiopia and African Union (AU) are jointly mediating between protesters and...

30 Jun 2019 5:01 PM IST