A massive fire swept through a slum in Bangladesh's capital city of Dhaka, reportedly leaving around 50,000 people homeless.
Officials said the flames spread as many homes had plastic roofs.
No deaths have been reported from the blaze so far, although several people were injured.
An investigation into what caused the fire is currently underway.
Trump tells aides to prepare for extended blockade of Iran, WSJ reports
US President Donald Trump has instructed aides to prepare for an extended blockade of Iran, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing US officials.
King Charles promotes US-UK unity in speech to Congress amid Iran tensions
Britain's King Charles told the US Congress on Tuesday that despite an age of uncertainty and conflict in Europe and the Middle East, the UK and the US will always be staunch allies united in defending democracy, at a time of deep divisions between the two long-time allies over the war with Iran.
Israeli strikes on Gaza kill five, including nine-year-old boy, medics say
Israeli strikes killed five Palestinians, including a nine-year-old boy, in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, health officials said.
Indonesia commuter train crash toll rises to 15 as rescuers complete evacuation
The death toll from a train collision near the Indonesian capital Jakarta has risen to 15 with another 88 injured, a senior minister said on Tuesday, as emergency teams completed work to rescue passengers trapped in the wreckage.
Sweden issues 'early warning' of potential jet fuel shortage
Sweden has given notice of a potential shortage of jet fuel stemming from the war in the Middle East, Energy Minister Ebba Busch said on Tuesday.
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