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The crew of the Apollo 11, Neil Armstrong (L), commander; Michael Collins (C), module pilot; Edwin E. \Buzz\ Aldrin (R), lunar module pilot. (Photo: AP | NASA)World
Neil Armstrong: 1st man on Moon, least inclined to talk about it

It was launched on July 16, 1969, that made Neil Armstrong the first man to walk on the surface of the moon on July 20.

20 July 2019 12:51 PM IST

The project -- named Artemis -- would be the first attempt to send humans to the lunar surface since the last Apollo landing in 1972. (Photo: AFP)World
Space crew to blast off for ISS on moon landing anniversary

The July 20 blast off comes on the same date that NASA's Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the moon in 1969.

20 July 2019 12:09 PM IST

US President Donald TrumpWorld
There are 'bigger problems' than plastic straws, says Donald Trump

'I do think we have bigger problems than plastic straws,' Trump replied.

20 July 2019 12:08 PM IST

He attempted to recruit another individual to travel from the United States to Syria to fight for ISIS. (Photo: File)World
US citizen charged with being sniper for ISIS

Asainov, the accused was detained overseas by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and recently transferred into FBI...

20 July 2019 12:06 PM IST

Before being elected as the president of the United States Trump had said during his campaign that he will get Afridi freed within two minutes from Pakistan. (Photo: AFP)World
During talks with Pak PM, Trump to seek release of doctor who helped...

Imran Khan and Donald Trump are scheduled to meet at the White House on Monday.

20 July 2019 12:03 PM IST

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama welcome President elect Donald Trump and wife Melania Trump at White House. (Photo: AP)World
It's our America: Michelle Obama weighs in on Trump

Trump has come under intense fire after he attacked four first-term Democratic congresswomen known as the 'Squad'.

20 July 2019 9:53 AM IST

Three Iranian ships attempted to impede the passage of a British oil tanker in Gulf waters, forcing a UK frigate to intervene, the British government said Thursday. (Photo: AFP)World
Iran says it captured British oil tanker; UK hits out, claims 2 seized

As tensions soared, Tehran's arch rival Saudi Arabia announced that it would once again host US troops on its soil to...

20 July 2019 9:35 AM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said India and Pakistan need more steps like this (Kartarpur Corridor) for peace in the South Asian region. (Photo: ANI)World
Pakistan's next double game: Marriage with China, affair with US

Pak remains China's closest ally as it is actively aiding, abetting and promoting Beijing's strategic goals in region...

20 July 2019 9:04 AM IST

UN-proscribed Jamaat ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed arrested. ( Photo: ANI)World
Window dressing, made no difference,' says US on Hafiz Saeed's...

Prime Minister Khan himself said that Pakistan cannot reach its full potential unless it has peace and stability in the...

20 July 2019 8:40 AM IST

The experiment was conducted as an excessive heat warning had been issued for much of eastern Nebraska on Saturday. (Photo: Twitter)World
Nebraska National Weather Service bakes biscuits inside hot car, see...

In a series of tweets on Thursday, they posted pictures and updates on the biscuit experiment.

19 July 2019 4:14 PM IST

KCNA have accused Mike Pompeo of derailing discussions. (Photo:AP)World
China home to one of worst human rights crisis: Pompeo

'In China, the Chinese Communist Party demands control over the lives of the Chinese people and their souls.' says...

19 July 2019 3:07 PM IST

The drone was immediately destroyed after it approached within 1,000 yards (914 meters) of the Boxer, Trump said. (Photo: AFP)World
Gulf tensions rise as US downs Iranian drone

It was the first US military engagement with Iran following a series of increasingly serious incidents.

19 July 2019 2:47 PM IST

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