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Iranian engineers mourn their tallest bridge, bombed by Trump

Iranian engineers mourn their tallest bridge, bombed by Trump

AFP visits a bombed bridge in Karaj where officials say 12 strikes split it in half while its pillars remain standing

Asia
Bangladesh cuts office hours, turns off wedding lights to save energy

Bangladesh cuts office hours, turns off wedding lights to save energy

Bangladesh imports 95 percent of its oil and gas needs, mostly from the Middle East and said that, while there are adequate stocks of petrol and diesel, it hopes to mitigate the effects of 'unsecured' supply lines

Europe
Macron says military operation to 'liberate' Strait of Hormuz 'unrealistic'

Macron says military operation to 'liberate' Strait of Hormuz 'unrealistic'

French president says an operation would take excessive time and expose those crossing the strait to 'coastal threats'

Middle East
Abu Dhabi gas complex shut after intercepted attack injures 12

Abu Dhabi gas complex shut after intercepted attack injures 12

Abu Dhabi fire leaves 12 hurt in Ajban, mostly Nepali and Indian workers, authorities say

North America
UN Security Council delays vote on authorizing force to protect Hormuz

UN Security Council delays vote on authorizing force to protect Hormuz

UN cites Good Friday holiday for delay, sources say