British media reported that in the first 38 days after the outbreak of war, Saudi Arabia launched approximately 2,400 PAC-3 (Patriot-3) interceptor missiles, representing about 86% of the country's total stockpile of 2,800. By April of last year, Saudi Arabia had only about 400 interceptor missiles available. Other Gulf Arab states have also depleted similar amounts of their missile reserves, highlighting the military crisis facing the region.

The UK Maritime Trade Organization reports that reliable sources have indicated a fire caused by an unidentified flying object attack on a vessel, which has now been extinguished. The crew has reported being safe and there has been no environmental impact.

The UK Maritime Trade Organization has received reports of an incident occurring 18 nautical miles east of Abdullah in Oman.

Berkshire Hathaway A (BRK.A.N) reported Q2 2026 revenue of $12.983 bln, down from $92.515 bln a year earlier, and net income attributable to shareholders of $25.667 bln versus $12.37 bln a year ago. Cash and equivalents fell to $364.7 bln from $397.0 bln at end‑Q1. Fair value of fixed‑income investments totaled $17.034 bln, comprising $3.002 bln in US Treasuries, $12.668 bln in foreign bonds and $1.364 bln in corporate bonds. Sixty‑six percent of the fair value of equity holdings is concentrated in American Express, Apple, Bank of America, Alphabet and Coca‑Cola.

Berkshire Hathaway A (BRK.A.N): As of June 30, 66% of the fair value of its equity investments was concentrated in American Express, Apple, Bank of America, Alphabet and Coca-Cola.

Berkshire Hathaway A (BRK.A.N): As of June 30, 66% of the total fair value of its equity investments were concentrated in American Express, Apple, Bank of America, Alphabet, and Coca-Cola.