World News: Hamas releases video of 48-year-old Israeli hostage

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In the Middle East, Hamas has released a new video showing an Israeli hostage in his forties, who had been abducted during the October 2023 attacks. The footage provides a hint into the conditions of hostages held in Gaza, as negotiations for their release continue.

In the nearly three-minute video released on Wednesday, 48-year-old Omri Miran is seen walking through a tunnel in Gaza and lighting a candle to mark his birthday.

He explains in front of the camera in Hebrew, his life after more than 18 months in captivity.

According to the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, Miran's identity was verified by his family.

Miran's family did not authorize the publication of the video, but they agreed to share a screenshot of it.

Meanwhile, the president of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas, has called Hamas "sons of dogs" and demanded that the group release the hostages.

Following the deadly attack by militants in Kashmir which claimed the lives of 26 tourists, India has announced it will take diplomatic and security measures against Pakistan.

Those measures include the closure of a main border crossing, the downgrading of ties, and the suspension of a water treaty.

On Tuesday, gunmen opened fire on tourists near Pahalgam, a popular tourist site in Kashmir, killing 26 and injuring dozens.

In response, India has downgraded diplomatic relations with Pakistan and suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, a critical water-sharing agreement established in 1960.

Additionally, India has closed its main border with Pakistan and expelled Pakistani military advisers from New Delhi.

India's Defense Minister promised a "very loud response" to the perpetrators.

Pakistan has denied involvement in the attack and expressed concern over the loss of life, calling for a National Security Council meeting to discuss the situation.

In Türkiye, a 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck near Istanbul on Wednesday at 12:49 PM local time, injuring more than 200 people during a public holiday in the country.

The quake's epicenter was located in the Sea of Marmara, approximately 40 kilometers southwest of Istanbul.

The tremor lasted about 13 seconds and was followed by over 100 aftershocks, including one of 5.9 magnitude.

Officials say at least 236 people are being treated in hospitals, primarily due to injuries suffered while jumping from buildings in panic.

Authorities received over 300 reports of structural damage in buildings.

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed relief that the situation was manageable and extended prayers for the nation's safety.

Finally, in the United States, nominations for the 2025 American Music Awards were announced on Wednesday local time.

Rapper Kendrick Lamar topped the nominations with 10 nods, including Artist of the Year and Song of the Year for his Grammy-winning diss track "Not Like Us."

Post Malone followed closely with eight nominations, notably entering country categories for the first time.

Taylor Swift garnered six nominations, aiming to extend her record of 40 AMA wins and seven Artist of the Year titles.

Artists such as Benson Boone and Tyla were also first-time nominees this year.

The event, hosted by Jennifer Lopez, will air live in Las Vegas on May 26.

Choi Chi-hee, Arirang News.