Globe at a glance: From Pezeshkian's resignation rumours to Delhi's air quality

Iran-US-Israel war: Iran’s chief negotiator said Tehran does not trust Washington and will reject any deal that fails to protect Iranian rights, as reports suggest President Trump has proposed tougher terms, widening gaps in nuclear and peace negotiations.

Pezeshkian resignation: Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has submitted his resignation to the Supreme Leader, per Iran International, saying his government has been sidelined from key decisions while the IRGC increasingly controls state affairs. The government, however, has refuted these reports and called them false.

Balen Shah row: Nepal’s Foreign Ministry clarified comments made by Balen Shah regarding alleged Indian territorial encroachment, saying the term “cross-border occupation” referred to no-man’s-land areas along the India–Nepal border. The ministry explained that these are zones where citizens of one country have been residing or cultivating land that officially belongs to the other, rather than a claim of direct state-led territorial seizure by India.

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Delhi air quality: Delhi recorded its lowest average Air Quality Index of 211 for the January–May period in eight years, excluding the 2020 pandemic lockdown. Backed by fewer industrial emissions and better weather, the city enjoyed 75 "Good to Moderate" air days.

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