China
Hong Kong stocks market ended higher Wednesday, with the benchmark Hang Seng Index up 1.37 percent to end at 26,518.65 points.
The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index increased 1.64 percent to end at 9,442.99 points, and the Hang Seng Tech Index rose 2.53 percent to end at 6,323.15 points.
Hong Kong stocks close higher Wednesday
The death toll in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip has risen to 71,441 since the conflict between Hamas and Israel erupted on Oct 7, 2023, with the number of injuries reaching 171,329, said Gaza's health authorities on Thursday.
In the past 24 hours, hospitals in Gaza received two bodies, according to the health authorities.
Since the ceasefire agreement took effect on Oct 11, 2025, Israeli attacks have killed 451 people and wounded 1,251 others in the Gaza Strip.
Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 71,439: health authorities
