Political appointments by Donald Trump Newly-appointed White House Chief of Staff John F. Kelly fires Director of Communications Anthony Scaramucci less than ten days after Scaramucci took up his post.
Kenyan general election, 2017 The body of Chris Msando, the Kenyan election board's head of information, communication and technology, is discovered. Msando, who went missing three days ago, is believed to have been tortured and murdered.
2017 Qatar crisis Qatar files a legal complaint at the World Trade Organization (WTO) concerning the embargo imposed by Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain and United Arab Emirates in June. The parties have 60 days to settle the complaint to avoid WTO litigation.
United States–Venezuela relations The United States sanctions Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro over the controversial Constitutional Assembly election which critics say is an attempt to establish a dictatorship.
2017 Gujarat flood Flooding in Gujarat, Western India, kills at least 213 people with the death toll expected to rise as receding flood waters reveal additional victims. Chief Minister of Gujarat Vijay Rupani says heavy rain had triggered "the worst flood of the century" in the state.
Discovery Communications Discovery Communications announces it will acquire Scripps Networks Interactive for US$ 14.6 billion.