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India's Sensex opened flat at 82,220.48 points.

Sources: No U.S. intelligence supports President Trump's claim that Iran will "soon" have missiles that can reach the United States.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Noem said on Thursday that the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security is affecting the security and related preparations for the 2026 World Cup and the 250th anniversary celebration of the founding of the United States.

The bid-to-bid ratio at Japan's 2-year government bond auction was 3.32, compared with 3.88 last time.

Japanese Finance Minister Katayama Satsuki: We are paying attention to foreign exchange trends with a high sense of urgency.

Hong Kong technology and Internet stocks continued to strengthen, with SenseTime (00020.HK) rising by more than 7%, Bilibili (09626.HK) rising by more than 3%, and Tencent Holdings (00700.HK) and Meituan (03690.HK) following suit.

The USS Ford aircraft carrier is about to arrive on the coast of Israel.

Oman's foreign minister is expected to meet with U.S. Vice President Vance and other U.S. officials in Washington on Friday.

The AI ​​application sector of Hong Kong stocks fluctuated and fell. MINIMAX-WP (00100.HK) fell by more than 14%, Zhipu (02513.HK) fell by more than 12%, and Kuaishou (01024.HK), Kingsoft (03888.HK) followed suit.

Market news: The U.S. military accidentally shot down a U.S. Customs and Border Protection drone near the Mexican border. This "friendly fire" incident once forced the US Federal Aviation Administration to close the airspace in the area.

Japan's East China Index rose to an all-time high.

U.S. Navy: USS Ford remains mission-ready.

Japan’s Minister of Economy and Finance Minoru Jonuchi: There are obvious signs of slowing inflation and real wages are expected to turn positive.

Hong Kong stocks opened, with the Hang Seng Index opening up 0.25% and the K&T Index opening up 0.15%. The biopharmaceutical sector rebounded. Zai Lab (09688.HK) opened up 4.90% after the results, and WuXi Biologics (02269.HK) opened up 4.86%.

The Federal Aviation Administration has closed airspace over Fort Hancock, Texas, after reports of the use of anti-drone laser weapons there.

Australia's monthly private sector loan rate in January was 0.5%, expected to be 0.70%, and the previous value was 0.80%.

Australia's private sector loan annual rate in January was 7.7%, compared with the previous value of 7.70%.

Pakistan Defense Minister: Pakistan has made intensive diplomatic efforts, but the Taliban has become a proxy of India.

According to the Wall Street Journal: U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro is investigating testimony given by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell last summer regarding office building renovations.

The Gfk consumer confidence index in the UK in February was -19, expected -15, and the previous value -16.