Today in News History

On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1207, Daoji, Chinese buddhist monk (born 1130) passed away. In 1900, Boxer Rebellion: Western Allied and Japanese forces capture the Taku Forts in Tianjin, China. In 1918, Ajahn Chah, Thai monk and educator (died 1992) was born. In 1936, Vern Harper, Canadian tribal leader and activist (died 2018) was born. In 1936, Julius Seljamaa, Estonian journalist, politician, and diplomat, Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs (born 1883) passed away. In 1950, Lee Tamahori, New Zealand film director was born. In 1963, A day after South Vietnamese President Ngô Đình Diệm announced the Joint Communiqué to end the Buddhist crisis, a riot involving around 2,000 people breaks out. One person is killed. In 1969, Paul Tergat, Kenyan runner was born. In 1984, Si Tianfeng, Chinese race walker was born. In 2020, Jean Kennedy Smith, American activist, humanitarian, author and diplomat (United States Ambassador to Ireland, 1993-1998) (born 1928) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Taiwan accuses Kenya of deporting conference delegates on China’s behalf

Al Jazeera

June 17, 2026

lean left

First African nation to host the global oceans conference defends deportations, saying it 'recognises only one China'.

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