Stories for October 17th 2025

Friday, October 17th 2025 - 21:40 UTC
Two survivors captured after US military strike on alleged Venezuelan “narco-submarine”

Two people have reportedly survived a US military attack on a vessel allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela and are being held aboard a Navy ship in the Caribbean, according to unnamed US officials cited by American media.
Friday, October 17th 2025 - 20:13 UTC
US-Argentina relationship: Ambassadors make optimistic remarks

Washington's Ambassador to Buenos Aires, Peter Lamelas, announced “big news” was on its way, probably regarding a strengthened economic alliance and a trade agreement. His statements were backed by similar comments from Argentina's mission chief in the United States, Alec Oxenford.
Friday, October 17th 2025 - 18:05 UTC
Orsi holds meetings with Pope and Italian authorities

Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi met at the Vatican on Friday with Pope Leo XIV after both leaders participated on the previous day at FAO's 80th-anniversary ceremony in Rome.
Friday, October 17th 2025 - 13:25 UTC
US Southcom Chief to retire by year's end

US Navy Admiral Alvin Holsey, who is in charge of the Southern Command (Southcom), will retire from active service in December 2025, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced on Thursday. Holsey took command in November 2024, succeeding Army General Laura Richardson. Thus, his early departure is unusual, as these four-star postings typically last three to four years.
Friday, October 17th 2025 - 10:26 UTC
Uruguayan President Orsi sends message at FAO event in Rome

Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi was on Thursday the only Latin American speaker at the ceremony in Rome commemorating the 80th anniversary of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on World Food Day.
Friday, October 17th 2025 - 10:19 UTC
FACh helicopter goes missing

Chile's Air Force (FACh) lost contact on Thursday afternoon with an MH-60M Black Hawk helicopter carrying four crew members near the Eduardo García Soto refuge in a remote area of the Southern Ice Fields in the Aysén region.
Friday, October 17th 2025 - 07:53 UTC
Peru's Acting President on the brink of impeachment after less than a week

Thousands of Peruvians marched in Lima and other cities on Thursday, driven by discontent over government corruption and high levels of insecurity. The country's one-house Congress launched the proceedings towards the impeachment of Acting President José Jerí, who took over as chief executive on Oct. 10 following Dina Boluarte's snap removal from office.
Friday, October 17th 2025 - 01:34 UTC
Argentina's pension system among the worst

According to the 2025 Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index, Argentina's pension system ranked 51st out of 52 countries surveyed, while those of Chile and Uruguay stood out in the region. The Netherlands topped the list globally with a score of 85.4 (A rating).
Friday, October 17th 2025 - 01:08 UTC
Greek Parliament passes bill providing for 13-hour workdays

Greece's Parliament approved this week a controversial labor reform that allows for an extended workday of up to 13 hours, despite widespread national protests and strikes.
Friday, October 17th 2025 - 00:59 UTC
British Antarctic Survey (BAS) has officially launched its 2025/26 Antarctic field season

October 16 marked the arrival of the first aircraft at Rothera Research Station and the departure of the Falklands-flagged RRS Sir David Attenborough from the UK. The new season brings a full schedule of ambitious science, deep-field exploration, and major infrastructure milestones across the Antarctic and sub-Antarctic.