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Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil has accused John McNamara, Chargé d’Affaires at the US Embassy in Colombia, of being responsible for the alleged “kidnapping” of 33 Venezuelan children, according to Xinhua.

In a social media statement, Gil claimed the children were unlawfully separated from their families, calling the act a violation of international law and human rights. He described the situation as “criminal and inhumane,” demanding their immediate and unconditional release.

The accusation comes amid strained relations between Venezuela and the United States. Both countries recently agreed to resume repatriation flights under Venezuela’s Return to the Homeland Plan, Xinhua reported.

A sudden tornado hit Ca Mau province in southern Vietnam early Wednesday, damaging 20 houses. Three homes were completely destroyed, while 17 others suffered roof damage, according to Xinhua.

The tornado struck around 7:30 a.m. during a bout of torrential rain.

Authorities have noted an increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events across southern Vietnam in recent weeks, Xinhua reported.

Las Vegas is expected to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw on Friday, December 5, though FIFA has not officially confirmed it. The ceremony will likely take place at the Sphere, a 17,000-seat venue, Al Jazeera reported.

Despite not being selected as a match host, Las Vegas was chosen over cities in co-host nations Canada and Mexico.

The expanded tournament will feature 48 teams across the US, Canada, and Mexico. The draw will assign teams into 12 groups, with the US, Mexico, and Canada already placed in Groups D, A, and B respectively, according to Al Jazeera.

The interim government of Bangladesh, led by Muhammad Yunus, has restructured a five-member commission to probe alleged irregularities in the 2014, 2018, and 2024 elections held under the Awami League. The move comes amid rising criticism over the credibility of those polls, both domestically and internationally, according to Firstpost.

The new commission, headed by retired Justice Shamim Hasnain, includes the same members as the previous panel. Its mandate is to review election-related complaints and propose reforms to ensure free and fair future elections. The deadline for submitting its report has been extended to October 31.