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Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Arsenal, and Sporting enter last 8 of Champions League. Two-time European champions Chelsea were not the only English club to be eliminated on Tuesday, with Manchester City losing 2-1 at home to Real as they went out 5-1 on aggregate.

WION World PULSE to bring top global leaders to New Delhi. The forum at ITC Maurya will feature key voices like Nitin Gadkari and Namal Rajapaksa, tackling geopolitics, economy, defence and AI. What are the key themes and where and when to watch it? Scroll down to find out.

Iran has confirmed the death of its security chief Ali Larijani, according to state media reports. The Supreme National Security Council said Larijani was killed in an attack, confirming earlier claims by Israel that he had been targeted in airstrikes. In a statement, the council said Larijani died in service of Iran and the Islamic Revolution. His death marks a significant development amid ongoing tensions and escalating strikes targeting senior Iranian leadership.

Senior Iranian figure Ali Larijani was reportedly targeted in overnight strikes by Israel, according to Israeli media. Iran's National Security Council has confirmed Larijani's death. A key figure in Tehran’s power structure and a close ally of Ali Khamenei, Larijani has long played a central role in national security and nuclear negotiations.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the country’s political system remains strong despite leadership losses, blaming the US and Israel for regional destruction. The IRGC claimed missile strikes on Israel, while Ali Larijani’s final post mourned sailors killed in the IRIS Dena attack.

A fire aboard the USS Gerald R Ford aircraft carrier raged for hours and took more than 30 hours to bring under control, according to a New York Times report. The prolonged firefighting effort highlights the scale of the blaze on one of the US Navy’s most advanced warships. Further details on the cause of the fire and possible damage have not been disclosed.

A deadly meningitis outbreak in the United Kingdom has left at least two people dead, according to reports. Most of those affected are said to be aged between 18 and 21. Authorities are monitoring the situation as concerns grow over the spread of the infection among young adults. Further details on the outbreak and response measures are awaited.

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Today (Mar 18) is day 19 of the war in West Asia. The US has dropped several 5,000-pound bombs on "hardened Iranian missile sites" that posed a threat to international shipping. Stay tuned to WION for all LIVE updates on the Iran war.

Iran has confirmed the death of security chief Ali Larijani in an Israeli strike, along with senior Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani. What role did Larijani play in Iran’s leadership and what does his assassination signal for the US-Israel-Iran war? Scroll down to find out.

Gregory Gaultier backs Anahat Singh’s fearless mindset, discipline and rapid rise, saying she has the mindset needed to win at the highest level

Donald Trump on Monday signalled a coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with Marco Rubio set to name participating nations. However, many key allies have snubbed the proposal, firmly ruling out any military involvement or deployment of warships to the region.

One person was killed and another injured in a landslide near a hydro-power project, while over 230 people, including women and children, were evacuated after they were caught in heavy snowfall at the high-altitude Sinthan top in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, officials said on Monday.

PM Modi dials UAE president; discuss West Asia tensions and Strait of Hormuz security

Kabul accused Pakistan of deliberately targeting "civilian and humanitarian facilities with complete disregard for restraint," and highlighted that Islamabad chose "the eve of the auspicious Eid al-Fitr" for the attack.

Amid escalating West Asia tensions and safety warnings from the US President, Iran is negotiating a historic move for its Group G fixtures from the United States to Mexico. Get the latest on FIFA's response.

President Trump urged NATO allies-including Japan, South Korea, and Germany-to assist in securing the Strait of Hormuz. Several nations reportedly resisted, citing risks and existing U.S. military presence on their soil. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized non-intervention until the conflict ends. Global tensions rise as diplomacy falters.

#Gravitas Russia reportedly launched a new kind of strike drone during its rare morning strikes targeting Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, on Monday. Assessments of the drone's wreckage suggest it was an AI-powered Lancet drone, the first of its kind used in the war.

The long list of stars scheduled to take the stage and will make the audience groove are: Lil Uzi Vert, Yungblud, Clipse, Major Lazer, the Chainsmokers, Wet Leg, 5 Seconds of Summer, Jade, Audrey Hobert, Zara Larsson, Sienna Spiro, Boys Noize, Fakemink, Sombr, Wolf Alice, Geese, Aespa, Disco Lines, Freddie Gibbs, Little Simz, Kwn, Duke Dumont, Trixie Mattel, Empire of the Sun and others.

He will be out of office soon': Trump targets Macron after France rejects Hormuz task force