Missile launch from Yemen trigger air raid sirens in Jerusalem, central Israel

Air raid sirens sounded in Jerusalem and multiple locations in central Israel on Thursday night the Israeli military said.

China Central Television (CCTV) journalists in Jerusalem reported air raid sirens wailing in Jerusalem late on Thursday.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released a short statement, confirming missiles had been launched from Yemen and that air raid sirens had sounded in Jerusalem and multiple locations in central Israel.

This was the second air raid alert on Thursday after sirens had sounded in central Israel before dawn.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) later said that they had intercepted a missile launched from Yemen outside Israeli airspace.

This is the first time since January that Houthi armed factions in Yemen have targeted Israel, the Jerusalem Post reported.

The Post reported that in the Thursday morning attack, the Houthis had targeted Tel Aviv's Ben-Gurion Airport with a "Palestine 2" hypersonic ballistic missile.

Three rockets were fired from Gaza toward central Israel on Thursday, the IDF said, adding one was intercepted and two fell in open areas.

No casualties have been reported.

In a statement on Thursday, Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, said it had launched a rocket barrage at Tel Aviv in retaliation for what it called Israel's "massacres against civilians."

Israel resumed strikes in Gaza on Tuesday after a ceasefire that began on Jan 19 unraveled, with officials stating the renewed campaign targets Hamas militants.

Missile launch from Yemen trigger air raid sirens in Jerusalem, central Israel

Missile launch from Yemen trigger air raid sirens in Jerusalem, central Israel

Missile launch from Yemen trigger air raid sirens in Jerusalem, central Israel

Missile launch from Yemen trigger air raid sirens in Jerusalem, central Israel

Missile launch from Yemen trigger air raid sirens in Jerusalem, central Israel

Asian youths are bringing attention to the unique green lifestyles and environmental philosophies of their home countries, highlighting their significant impact on daily life and advocating for their broader global adoption.

These themes align closely with the agenda of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2025, which will be held from March 25 to 28 in Boao, south China's Hainan Province. With the theme "Asia in the Changing World: Towards a Shared Future," this year's event focuses on development, foster dialogue, explore innovative formats and emphasize tangible outcomes, all aimed at promoting international development and cooperation.

In an interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN), several Asian youths studying in China were invited to discuss their countries' green lifestyles and environmental concepts.

"Kyrgyzstan is a landlocked country in Central Asia, but Kyrgyzstan has huge resources of ground and surface water, with substantial reserves in rivers, eternal ice and snow tracks. These water resources play a crucial role in supporting agriculture, hydropower generation, and providing drinking water to the population," said Adel Baktygulova, a Kyrgyz student.

"In Indonesia, we have this culture of wrapping our food and banana leaf and also brown paper. This practice is especially common in Padang food, which is a traditional food from West Sumatra. I think this practice can definitely be implemented in China. Instead of wrapping our food in plastic, we could change into something a more biodegradable material such as banana leaf," said Celia Annetta, an Indonesian student.

"With a profound awareness of the consequences of climate change, many Vietnamese youths are choosing green lifestyle by introducing innovative approaches to good productions and embracing eco-friendly products. Green and recycled materials are gaining momentum in Vietnam, driven by the passions of young individuals committed to contributing to a sustainable and eco-friendly society. The rise of startups in Vietnam focusing on eco-friendly products, such as daily essentials stationery and clothing made from bamboo, grass and recycled materials, is a testament to the creativity and determinations of young entrepreneurs," said Do Pham Ngoc Die, a Vietnamese student.

Then students also shared the green technologies or environmental concepts they have encountered in China.

"When I first came to China, I saw a lot of electrical buses, cars, common shared bikes, and I was impressed by the amount of it. Because in Kyrgyzstan, just in a few recent years we started to pay attention and promote green energy more. But also recycling system was a new habit for me, I started to practicing this while I'm studying and living in China because recycling is not common back home," said Adel Baktygulova.

"One notable example is the widespread adoption of electric vehicles. Cities like Beijing and Shanghai have seen a rapid increase in the use of electric buses, taxis, and private cars," Do Pham Ngoc Die said.

"Most motorcycles I've seen here are E-bikes instead of fuel powered bikes. Indonesia is also a bike heavy country, with 123 million bikes on the road as of 2023. If we could switch to E-bikes instead of fuel powered bikes, I think it could definitely make a big difference on our air pollution and making our environment cleaner," said Celia Annetta.

Asian youths highlight green lifestyles ahead of upcoming Boao Forum