Pakistan earthquake: 5.4 magnitude tremor jolts several areas; no damage reported

A 5.4 magnitude earthquake jolted Pakistan early Saturday, triggering widespread panic across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Islamabad. The epicentre was traced to Afghanistan’s Hindukush region at a depth of 102 kilometres. Tremors were felt in various Afghan and Tajik regions. While no casualties or property damage were reported, residents rushed outdoors reciting Quranic verses.

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Kuwait introduces new e-Visa for four visa categories; no embassy visit needed

Kuwait has launched its online e-Visa platform for tourist, family, business, and official visits, marking a significant step in its Vision 2035 digital transformation. Citizens from over 50 countries and eligible GCC residents can now apply remotely, eliminating embassy visits. The streamlined process involves online registration, document submission, and fee payment.

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Hungarian Grand Prix Qualifying: Charles Leclerc takes surprise pole, Oscar Piastri joins him on front row

Charles Leclerc secured his first pole position of the season at the Hungarian Grand Prix, outperforming McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. Aston Martin drivers Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll surprised with strong qualifying performances, while Max Verstappen struggled, landing in eighth. Several notable drivers, including Lewis Hamilton and Carlos Sainz, were eliminated early in…

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Trump tariff drag on Warren Buffett’s business: Berkshire Hathaway profit halves after $3.76bn Kraft Heinz writedown; Q2 net slips to $12.37bn from $30.25bn YoY

Berkshire Hathaway’s second-quarter profit plummeted 59% to $12.37 billion, impacted by a $3.76 billion writedown on its Kraft Heinz investment. Despite this setback, operating profit only marginally decreased to $11.16 billion, surpassing Wall Street expectations. While Buffett confirmed his eventual CEO departure and BNSF showed strong performance, the company’s substantial cash reserves remain untouched due…

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Berkshire Hathaway Q2 results : Warren Buffett’s company profit halves after $3.76bn Kraft Heinz writedown; Q2 net slips to $12.37bn from $30.25bn YoY

Berkshire Hathaway’s second-quarter profit plummeted 59% to $12.37 billion, impacted by a $3.76 billion writedown on its Kraft Heinz investment. Despite this setback, operating profit only marginally decreased to $11.16 billion, surpassing Wall Street expectations. While Buffett confirmed his eventual CEO departure and BNSF showed strong performance, the company’s substantial cash reserves remain untouched due…

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