Liberal Party The Liberal Party of the Philippines, the party of vice president Leni Robredo and detained senator Leila de Lima, formally becomes the opposition after its members and its ally from the Akbayan party are ousted from key positions in the Senate.
Armenia–European Union relations Armenia and the European Union agree on a new pact to boost ties between the two. It is expected to be signed later this year. This comes after Armenia rejected an Association Agreement in 2013.
Somali Civil War (2009–present) A car bomb explodes near a checkpoint outside Mogadishu, wounding at least four Somali soldiers.
War According to the Afghan Interior Ministry, Mullah Abdul Salam Akhund, a senior Taliban commander, is killed in a U.S. airstrike in Kunduz Province.
Syrian civil war The Syrian Government's Tiger Forces reaches the front lines with the Syrian Democratic Forces south of Manbij after capturing territory from ISIL, east of al-Bab.
Communist rebellion in the Philippines A total of 21 combatants die in a three-week offensive by the government against the Communist Party of the Philippines.
Moro conflict The Abu Sayyaf militant group beheads their German hostage Jurgen Kantner in Indanan, Philippines.