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DHAKA: A massive fire tore through one of Dhaka’s largest slums on Tuesday evening, leaving thousands of people homeless and turning rows of tin-roofed shanties into charred rubble, officials said. The blaze started shortly after sunset in the heart of the capital, in Korail — one of Bangladesh’s largest and most crowded slums. Home to nearly 80,000 people, the settlement sits wedged between the affluent Gulshan and Banani neighbourhoods and is flanked by clusters of upscale apartment towers. Orange flames rose into the night sky and heavy smoke blanketed the area as people fled with whatever belongings they could carry.

U.S. President Donald Trump has stepped back from a previously suggested Thanksgiving deadline for Ukraine to accept a U.S.-backed peace plan, emphasizing ongoing negotiations and progress with Moscow. Trump told reporters on Tuesday that the “deadline for me is when it’s over,” signaling a shift from his earlier push to finalize a deal by Thanksgiving. The president said U.S. negotiators were making progress with Russia and Ukraine, noting that Moscow had agreed to some concessions, though he did not provide further details. US negotiators and key players Trump confirmed that envoy Steve Witkoff would travel to Moscow next week to…

Ana De Armas and Tom Cruise have reportedly ended their high-profile romance just months after it began in February 2025. According to insiders, the breakup comes after conflicts over career influence, controlling behavior, and personal differences, leaving the two actors on reportedly bad terms. What led to the split? Sevel media outlets reported that Cruise, 63, allegedly accused De Armas of leveraging his name to boost her career. Meanwhile, the Knock Knock actress reportedly felt suffocated by Cruise’s controlling nature. “Ana’s friends weren’t surprised they didn’t last,” an insider revealed. “She got swept up in dating a huge movie star, but the…

Mahira Khan has clarified that she has no plans to enter politics, saying she was “not created for it” despite being vocal during the brief Pakistan-India conflict in May 2025. The actress shared these views during her appearance on a programme on a private TV channel where she discussed her career, her upcoming film Neelofar, and her past experience working in India. Her remarks offered a rare, candid look into her personal beliefs, patriotism, and industry relationships. Mahira Khan said she is excited about her upcoming romantic film Neelofar, adding that her journey in showbiz has been full of learning and gratitude.…

OnePlus has officially announced that it will unveil three new devices on December 17, confirming the arrival of the OnePlus 15R, OnePlus Pad Go 2, and OnePlus Watch Lite. The smartphone and tablet will ship to North America, Europe, and India, while the Watch Lite will be exclusive to Europe at launch. OnePlus 15R The OnePlus 15R will launch in Charcoal Black and Mint Breeze, echoing the design language of the OnePlus 15 but with a rugged edge.The device is expected to feature multiple IP ratings, offering protection against dust, water submersion, and even high-temperature water jets. Leaks suggest the…

OpenAI has rolled out a significant upgrade to ChatGPT’s mobile app, allowing users to access Voice Mode directly inside the main chat instead of switching to a separate listening interface. The update is now available on both Android and iOS. Previously, tapping the waveform icon would move users to a dedicated Voice Mode screen. ChatGPT would listen to the prompt, generate a reply, and speak it aloud — all outside the main chat window. With the new update, the workflow has been streamlined. Now, tapping the waveform button keeps everything inside the current chat, where users can see a live…

YouTube is testing a new tool aimed at fixing one of its most common user complaints — an overwhelming and often irrelevant home feed. The experimental feature, called “Your Custom Feed,” lets users directly shape the type of videos they want to see instead of relying solely on the platform’s algorithm. For years, YouTube users have struggled with inaccurate recommendations. A single viewing session — like watching a few Disney clips — can cause the algorithm to flood the home feed with similar videos, even when users never intended to explore that content in depth. The new feature appears to…

Islamabad United announced that the franchise would continue its journey in the Pakistan Super League, stating pride in its ten years of success and progress in the tournament. The franchise began its journey in 2015 with a mission to improve the standard of cricket in Pakistan. It identified four pillars as its foundation: top performance, opportunities for youth, promotion of education and care for the environment. Islamabad United were the first PSL team to adopt data-driven cricket. Through the ‘United We Tech’ campaign, the franchise offered start-ups an opportunity to present ideas. It also became the first PSL side to…

While England have ample time to sift through the rubble of defeat in Perth, the tourists are unlikely to come up with a new game-plan to replace ‘Bazball’ for the second test against Australia in Brisbane. Like former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, Brendon ‘Baz’ McCullum has never been one for a U-turn — as cricketer, captain or current England coach. Long before he unleashed England’s Bazball revolution he staked his reputation on attacking instinct, first as a pugnacious wicketkeeper-batter and then as the captain who dragged New Zealand into a first World Cup final in 2015. Long before he…

China’s top legislator Zhao Leji has voiced China’s readiness to promote the building of a more mature, stable and productive comprehensive strategic partnership with Australia during his official visit to the country from Saturday to Tuesday at the invitation of Australia’s Speaker of the Senate Sue Lines and Speaker of the House of Representatives Milton Dick. Zhao, chairman of the National People’s Congress Standing Committee, met with Australia’s Governor-General Samantha Mostyn and attended a working breakfast held by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra. He also held talks with Lines and Dick. When meeting with Mostyn, Zhao said that, under…