Armed conflicts and attacks

Puntland and U.S. forces conduct a counter-terrorism operation in Sanaag, Puntland, detaining three Islamic State militants. (Tracking Terrorism)

• https://trackingterrorism.org/chatter/puntland-forces-detain-three-iss-militants-in-humbeis/

International relations

The Indian and Philippine navies conduct their first joint exercise in the Philippine-designated exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea. The Indian Navy deployed guided missile destroyers, tankers, and corvettes, while the Philippines sent two frigates. (AP) (Reuters)

• https://apnews.com/article/india-philippines-south-china-sea-joint-sail-eecfaa6056d71937716fb4dc22f52b8a
• https://www.reuters.com/world/china/philippines-india-hold-first-joint-sail-south-china-sea-2025-08-04/

Politics and elections

Brazilian Supreme Court justice Alexandre de Moraes issues a house arrest order for former president Jair Bolsonaro, who is standing trial for allegedly plotting a coup, and bans him from receiving visits and using a cell phone either directly or through third parties. (Reuters)

• https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/brazil-supreme-court-justice-orders-house-arrest-former-president-bolsonaro-2025-08-04/

Politics and elections

Lithuanian prime minister Gintautas Paluckas resigns after allegations of misconduct relating to business interests. (LRT)

• https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2633094/lithuanian-government-resigns-following-pm-paluckas-decision-to-step-down?srsltid=AfmBOoqs5PF7LBAA1-SwHKrYrNuFqMgjXrfJIo4BqY05EhsjgdT6KRiw