More than 200 slum houses have been gutted in the Bangladeshi port city of Chittagong after a fire broke out late Saturday.
At least eight people have been killed and more than 50 others injured, officials said.
According to media reports, the fire broke out when the residents were asleep.
An investigation into the cause of the fire is currently underway, with initial reports suggesting it was triggered by a short circuit.
Trump says US could restart Iran strikes 'if they misbehave'
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he had been told about the concept of a deal with Iran, but was waiting for the exact wording, while warning there was still the possibility of restarting strikes on the country if Tehran misbehaves.
Lebanese army chief and US general meet on Lebanon security
Lebanese armed forces commander General Rudolf Haykal and US General Joseph Clearfield met in Beirut to discuss the security situation in Lebanon and regional developments, the army said on Saturday in a statement.
At least six dead, thousands displaced as heavy rains hit northeastern Brazil
Heavy rains that hit northeastern Brazil over the last 48 hours have killed at least six people and displaced thousands in the states of Pernambuco and Paraiba, the federal government said in a statement on Saturday.
Austrian police arrest man over poisoned baby food case
Austrian police have arrested a 39-year-old suspect on Saturday in connection with a case in which rat poison was placed in jars of baby food in what their German manufacturer called an attempt to extort it.
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced the full resumption of normal air navigation operations within UAE airspace and the lifting of temporary precautionary measures.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, has directed the expansion of flame tree planting across streets, homes, recreational spaces, and public parks in Dubai.
The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has announced a financial contribution of $300,000 to the Ethiopia Cardiac Centre to help it provide medical care and perform surgeries for children.
