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16,010 storiesLithuanian prime minister Gintautas Paluckas resigns after allegations of misconduct relating to business
2022 Brazilian coup plot — Lithuanian prime minister Gintautas Paluckas resigns after allegations of misconduct relating to business interests. [https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2633094/lithuanian-go
Puntland and U.S. forces conduct a counter-terrorism operation in Sanaag, Puntland, detaining three Islamic
Puntland counter-terrorism operations — Puntland and U.S. forces conduct a counter-terrorism operation in Sanaag, Puntland, detaining three Islamic State militants. [https://trackingterrorism.org/chatter/puntland-forces-
The Indian and Philippine navies conduct their first joint exercise in the Philippine-designated exclusive
2025 Cambodia–Thailand border conflict — 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 mis

Sixty-eight people are killed, 74 others are reported missing and 12 others are injured when a boat carrying
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine — Sixty-eight people are killed, 74 others are reported missing and 12 others are injured when a boat carrying 154 Ethiopian migrants capsizes off Abyan Governorate, Yemen. [https://

Two people are killed and three others are injured in a mass stabbing attack at a primary school in Caizichi,
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine — Two people are killed and three others are injured in a mass stabbing attack at a primary school in Caizichi, Leiyang, Hunan, China. [https://news.sina.com.cn/c/2025-08-03/doc-infi

A massive fire is reported at an oil refinery in Sochi, Russia, following a Ukrainian drone attack on the
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine — A massive fire is reported at an oil refinery in Sochi, Russia, following a Ukrainian drone attack on the facility. Smoke from the fire prompts Russian authorities to close Sochi I

Krasheninnikov, a volcano on Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, erupts for the first time since the 15th century
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine — Krasheninnikov, a volcano on Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, erupts for the first time since the 15th century and the first in historical records. The eruption takes place four days

Four workers are killed while inspecting sewage pipes after falling into a manhole filled with hydrogen
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine — Four workers are killed while inspecting sewage pipes after falling into a manhole filled with hydrogen sulfide in Gyōda, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. [https://www.dw.com/en/japan-fo
Israeli forces kill at least 33 Palestinians seeking food and six other Palestinians die of hunger.
2025 Gaza Strip aid distribution killings — Israeli forces kill at least 33 Palestinians seeking food and six other Palestinians die of hunger. [https://apnews.com/article/mideast-wars-gaza-israel-aid-famine-f1653318afd36b1b

Hamas releases a sign-of-life propaganda video showing an emaciated Israeli hostage, Evyatar David, in an
Gaza war hostage crisis — Hamas releases a sign-of-life propaganda video showing an emaciated Israeli hostage, Evyatar David, in an underground tunnel. [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/02/world/europe/new-h

Ukrainian forces launch drone attacks on Penza Oblast, Samara Oblast, and Rostov Oblast in Russia, killing at
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine — Ukrainian forces launch drone attacks on Penza Oblast, Samara Oblast, and Rostov Oblast in Russia, killing at least three people, according to Russian officials. [https://apnews.co

The Ukrainian military targets the Ryazan Refinery in Ryazan Oblast, Russia, with drones and causes a fire at
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine — The Ukrainian military targets the Ryazan Refinery in Ryazan Oblast, Russia, with drones and causes a fire at the facility. [https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/ukra
Israeli forces kill at least 57 people in the Gaza Strip, including 35 aid seekers.
2025 Gaza Strip aid distribution killings — Israeli forces kill at least 57 people in the Gaza Strip, including 35 aid seekers. [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2025/8/2/live-israeli-forces-kill-106-palestinians-in-o
Five children are killed and 12 others are critically injured in a mortar shell explosion in Lakki Marwat
M23 campaign — Five children are killed and 12 others are critically injured in a mortar shell explosion in Lakki Marwat District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. [https://www.kuna.net.kw/ArticleDe
Seven people are killed and 11 others are injured in a prison riot at the Social Reintegration Center in
M23 campaign — Seven people are killed and 11 others are injured in a prison riot at the Social Reintegration Center in Tuxpan, Veracruz, Mexico. Three inmates identified as key instigators of th
Four-term National Assembly lawmaker Jung Chung-rae is elected as the leader of the Democratic Party in South
M23 campaign — Four-term National Assembly lawmaker Jung Chung-rae is elected as the leader of the Democratic Party in South Korea during the national party convention at KINTEX in Goyang, Gyeong
In association football, the Brazil women's team wins a record-extending ninth Copa América title after
2025 Copa América Femenina — In association football, the Brazil women's team wins a record-extending ninth Copa América title after defeating Colombia 5–4 on penalties following a 4–4 draw after extra time in
Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki, one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes, erupts for a second consecutive day,
M23 campaign — Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki, one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes, erupts for a second consecutive day, sending a column of volcanic materials and ash up to into the sky. Today's
A Tatmadaw court sentences twelve people, including five Chinese nationals, to life in prison for their
M23 campaign — A Tatmadaw court sentences twelve people, including five Chinese nationals, to life in prison for their involvement in trafficking Burmese women to forced marriages in China. [http
Seven people die from malnutrition in the past 24 hours due to the Israeli blockade, according to the Gaza
Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip — Seven people die from malnutrition in the past 24 hours due to the Israeli blockade, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2x813jm0zo (BBC New
M23 rebels briefly capture Kamakombe, Kabare Territory, Democratic Republic of the Congo from Wazalendo
M23 campaign — M23 rebels briefly capture Kamakombe, Kabare Territory, Democratic Republic of the Congo from Wazalendo militia Decisive Movement for the Liberation of Congo. [https://www.radiooka
M23 and Wazalendo militias clash in the Muzinzi subgroup, Walungu Territory.
M23 campaign — M23 and Wazalendo militias clash in the Muzinzi subgroup, Walungu Territory. [https://www.radiookapi.net/2025/08/02/actualite/securite/reprise-des-combats-entre-m23-et-wazalendo-au

United States and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russia–United States relations
Russian invasion of Ukraine — United States and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russia–United States relations

U.S. president Donald Trump orders the deployment of two United States Navy nuclear submarines near Russia
Russian invasion of Ukraine — U.S. president Donald Trump orders the deployment of two United States Navy nuclear submarines near Russia for potential military action against Russian forces in response to state

The Seoul Central District Court issues an arrest warrant for former interior minister Lee Sang-min on
2024 South Korean martial law crisis — The Seoul Central District Court issues an arrest warrant for former interior minister Lee Sang-min on charges of conspiring with former president Yoon Suk Yeol in his failed marti