Is climate change lighting a fuse under Iceland's volcanoes?
One of the greatest risks to tourists is a phreatic explosion - a blast of hot steam, ash and rocks that comes with little warning.
Sat Nov 02 2024
Iceland volcano erupts, spewing lava fountains
The eruption followed a series of small yet intense earthquakes in the Sundhnuks crater series.
Fri Aug 23 2024
Iceland volcano spews lava and smoke for a second day
Winds were expected to carry poisonous gas pollution away from the capital Reykjavik, authorities said.
Thu May 30 2024
Iceland volcano still pouring out fountains of lava
Magma had been accumulating underground on the Reykjanes peninsula near Iceland's capital Reykjavik since the last eruption in February.
Tue Mar 19 2024
Iceland lava flows slow after fourth eruption since December
The eruption sent fountains of molten rock soaring from a roughly 3 km-long fissure.
Mon Mar 18 2024
Iceland volcano fades but leaves residents in the cold
The eruption left a trail of damage to roads and pipelines, cutting hot water to parts of Reykjanes peninsula during freezing temperatures.
Fri Feb 09 2024
Iceland volcano erupts again, molten rocks spew from fissures
Fountains of lava spews from 3 km long fissure.
Thu Feb 08 2024
Icelandic volcano calms down but risk remains
Authorities and geologists warned that danger still persisted.
Tue Jan 16 2024
Volcano erupts in Iceland, flowing lava reaches fishing town
The eruption began early on Sunday north of the town, which just hours before had been evacuated for the second time since November.
Mon Jan 15 2024
Lava flows from Iceland volcano slow as heavy snow sets in
The eruption for now looks set to spare a nearby town that was evacuated following weeks of earthquakes.
Thu Dec 21 2023
Volcanic eruption sparks emergency measures in Iceland
A volcano erupted Monday night on the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwest Iceland, the Icelandic Meteorological Office said.
Tue Dec 19 2023
Iceland prepares for volcanic eruption in coming days
A series of earthquakes and evidence of magma spreading rapidly underground.
Mon Nov 13 2023
Icelandic women on 24-hour strike over inequality
Icelandic women went on a 24-hour strike on Tuesday over gender inequality, including the Prime Minister Katrin Jakobsdottir.
Tue Oct 24 2023
Icelandic volcano erupts near capital
Experts from the IMO will assess where exactly the lava is emerging and how the eruption evolves over the coming hours.
Tue Jul 11 2023
These are the world's most gender-equal countries
It will take 131 years to close the global gender gap, but some countries are much closer to achieving gender parity than others.
Sun Jun 25 2023
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes
Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024