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Lando Norris won the Dutch Grand Prix but insists McLaren's slow-speed weakness leaves him without the car to challenge for the championship, trailing leader Kimi Antonelli by 83 points. Team principal Andrea Stella remains optimistic about the season's finish.
Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan signed a Treaty on Eternal Friendship in Tashkent, aiming to boost bilateral trade to $1bn by 2030. The leaders also advanced cooperation in energy, transport, education, and sports, including joint hosting of the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir is set to visit Tehran on Monday to continue mediation efforts between the US and Iran, as announced by Iran's foreign ministry. The visit comes amid stalled peace negotiations and looming US sanctions, with Pakistani sources confirming the trip.
Lando Norris secured pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix, beating George Russell and Kimi Antonelli in a qualifying session affected by rain threats. Max Verstappen will start seventh in his final home race, while Liam Lawson impressed in eighth. The race, which was won by Norris, saw Verstappen crash out early, leading to a red flag.
Long petrol queues have formed across Moscow and other Russian regions after Ukrainian drone strikes damaged oil refineries, prompting rationing, lower-grade fuel authorisations and some arrests of residents who protested priority access for officials. Russian authorities describe the disruptions as temporary repairs with no critical consequences, while economists and analysts warn of deeper structural strains and rising public anxiety.
Carlos Sainz has signed a new multi-year contract with Williams, securing his place at the team into 2027 and beyond, days before the Dutch Grand Prix. The announcement follows Alex Albon's extension and comes amid a difficult season for the team, with both drivers enduring a points drought.
The United States has criticized Israeli airstrikes on Syria's Abu al-Duhur airbase as an 'unnecessary escalation,' while Israel defends the strikes citing alleged Turkish deployment plans. Syria and Turkey deny the claims, and tensions between the regional rivals continue to rise.
A White House report accusing over 40 countries of helping China evade US tariffs has put Southeast Asian exporters under scrutiny, with analysts warning it may blur legitimate supply-chain diversification. The report also designates Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan as 'Tier III' states, potentially complicating diplomatic ties.
Egypt's hesitation to join the Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan Mecca Pact is layered, with analysts pointing to India ties, Saudi opposition, and Cairo's non-aligned instincts. Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar has publicly questioned the pact's effectiveness.
President Donald Trump has vowed an intensified economic campaign against Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaling unprecedented measures as soon as next week. Options include secondary sanctions on Chinese refiners and banks, while Iran’s key oil trade with China and ties to neighboring countries complicate enforcement. Officials and analysts outline the scale of existing sanctions and the constraints on further pressure.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Saturday that Tehran received 'numerous messages' from neighboring countries seeking new regional security arrangements, though he did not name any nations. The remarks come as Washington prepares to announce what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called the 'toughest sanctions in history' against Iran.