Philippine Philippine vice president Leni Robredo defends her fellow Liberal party-mate Leila de Lima who was arrested for alleged drug trafficking. Robredo calls de Lima's arrest political harassment.
The Trump administration signals that it plans a crackdown on U.S states that legalize the use of cannabis.
Death of Kim Jong-nam Malaysian police claim that Kim Jong-nam, half brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, was killed by VX nerve agent, a toxin used almost exclusively for chemical warfare.
2017 Mexico–United States diplomatic crisis Mexico states that it will reject third-country deportees.
Israel Israel denies entry to Omar Shakir, a researcher for Human Rights Watch and an American citizen, because the organization engages in so-called Palestinian propaganda. HRW's Sari Bashi said, "This Israeli government has been narrowing the space for democratic activity," by closing the country off to critics. Later, the Israel government would grant Mr. Shakir a tourist visa while considering HRW's appeal on the work visa.
Guatemala The Guatemalan army blockades a ship from the Dutch NGO Women on Waves that provides material for abortions.
JC Penney Retail chain JC Penney announces plans to close between 130 and 140 stores, as well as 2 distribution centers, amid sagging store sales.
Yemeni Civil War (2015–present) At least eight Yemeni soldiers are killed in a suicide bombing at a military camp in Zinjibar.
Foreign involvement in the Syrian civil war The Iraqi Air Force strikes ISIL targets inside Syria for the first time in response to recent bombings in Baghdad.
Syrian civil war A car bomb explodes in the Syrian village of Sousian, north of al-Bab, killing at least 60 people.