2017 Qatar diplomatic crisis Saudi Arabia suspends any dialogue with Qatar, accusing it of “distorting facts” in its reporting of yesterday's phone call between the leaders of both countries which suggested a breakthrough in the Gulf dispute was possible.
2017 Chiapas earthquake The death toll in the earthquake that struck the Chiapas region of Mexico rises to 90.
2017 Atlantic hurricane season Hurricane Katia makes landfall in Mexico as a Category 1 hurricane, causing heavy damage and at least two deaths.
Roman Britain Archaeologists discover a cache of Roman Britain-era artefacts, including weapons, at an ancient Roman cavalry barracks near Hadrian's Wall in northern England. Archaeologists liken the discovery to winning the lottery.
Egyptology Egypt announces the discovery of a tomb in Luxor belonging to a royal goldsmith who lived more than 3,500 years ago in the 18th Dynasty.
2016–17 Northern Rakhine State clashes The Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army declares a unilateral ceasefire to allow humanitarian groups to facilitate aid for Rohingya refugees.
Syrian civil war SDF announces an offensive against ISIL militants in northern Deir ez-Zor Governorate.