![Is climate change lighting a fuse under Iceland's volcanoes? Is climate change lighting a fuse under Iceland's volcanoes?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/71730433125_Oskjuvatn.jpg)
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 Iceland volcano erupts, spewing lava fountains](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41724386131_volcanoeruptsnear.jpg)
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 Iceland volcano spews lava and smoke for a second day](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81717065253_Reykjanesvolcano.jpg)
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 Iceland volcano still pouring out fountains of lava](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41710838819_TBVOLCANO.jpg)
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 Iceland lava flows slow after fourth eruption since December](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51710724270_TBIcelandjpg.jpg)
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 Iceland volcano fades but leaves residents in the cold](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71707473511_TBAnarialviewj.jpg)
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 Iceland volcano erupts again, molten rocks spew from fissures](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71707389977_TBvolcano.jpg)
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 Icelandic volcano calms down but risk remains](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81705401268_volcano.jpg)
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 Volcano erupts in Iceland, flowing lava reaches fishing town](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41705232071_Icelandvolcano.jpg)
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 Lava flows from Iceland volcano slow as heavy snow sets in](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51703144442_TBLavajpg.jpg)
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 Volcanic eruption sparks emergency measures in Iceland](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/51689050166_volcano.jpg)
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 Iceland prepares for volcanic eruption in coming days](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71699862019_Cracks.jpg)
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 on 24-hour strike over inequality](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81698146753_KatrinJakobsdottir.jpg)
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 Icelandic volcano erupts near capital](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/51689050166_volcano.jpg)
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 These are the world's most gender-equal countries](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/81687510322_TBGENDERWEF.jpg)
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
![What is a sovereign wealth fund? What is a sovereign wealth fund?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81694412465_USDollar.jpg)
What is a sovereign wealth fund?
Sovereign wealth funds are investment vehicles owned by countries.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![[COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism [COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/51728873693_EMIR.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism
The current alarm over Trumps tariff threats overlooks a key point: global markets are resilient and adaptable.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![Khazanah reports RM5.1 billion operating profit for 2024 Khazanah reports RM5.1 billion operating profit for 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738742334_KhazanahNasional.jpg)
Khazanah reports RM5.1 billion operating profit for 2024
Khazanah records RM103.6 billion NAV in 2024, driven by strong domestic investments and strategic growth.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![Washington, DC officials identify 66 of 67 victims of midair collision Washington, DC officials identify 66 of 67 victims of midair collision](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738381204_planecrash.jpg)
Washington, DC officials identify 66 of 67 victims of midair collision
Work continues by the US Army Corps of Engineers to remove the airplane wreckage from the Potomac River.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![Government to further strengthen ASEAN's readiness in finalising DEFA Government to further strengthen ASEAN's readiness in finalising DEFA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71738735872_LiewChinTong.jpg)
Government to further strengthen ASEAN's readiness in finalising DEFA
Malaysia is focusing on two main approaches to facilitate the DEFA negotiation, says Liew Chin Tong.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![Trade war will not hinder Malaysia’s GDP growth for 2025 - Rafizi Trade war will not hinder Malaysia’s GDP growth for 2025 - Rafizi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738737515_RafiziRamli.jpg)
Trade war will not hinder Malaysia’s GDP growth for 2025 - Rafizi
The finance ministry has projected Malaysia's GDP to grow between 4.5 and 5.5 per cent in 2025.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![Trump administration considers adding Shein, Temu to 'forced labor' list, Semafor reports Trump administration considers adding Shein, Temu to 'forced labor' list, Semafor reports](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41738736327_tbSheinTemuapp.jpg)
Trump administration considers adding Shein, Temu to 'forced labor' list, Semafor reports
The move comes after China imposes targeted tariffs on US imports and warnings of possible sanctions against firms like Google.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![Thailand to cut power to Myanmar border areas linked to scam centres Thailand to cut power to Myanmar border areas linked to scam centres](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738739328_ShweKokkocity.jpg)
Thailand to cut power to Myanmar border areas linked to scam centres
Evidence shows transnational crime syndicates in Myanmar's Tachileik, Myawaddy, Payathonzu, that are possible power cut targets.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![Trump reimposes 'maximum pressure' on Iran, aims to drive oil exports to zero Trump reimposes 'maximum pressure' on Iran, aims to drive oil exports to zero](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738727270_tbDonaldTrump.jpg)
Trump reimposes 'maximum pressure' on Iran, aims to drive oil exports to zero
Trump signs the presidential memorandum reimposing Washington's tough policy on Iran that was practiced throughout his first term.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![FACTBOX: Trump proposes US takeover of Gaza FACTBOX: Trump proposes US takeover of Gaza](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738724702_tbDonaldTrumpIsr.jpg)
FACTBOX: Trump proposes US takeover of Gaza
Here are some remarks that US President Donald Trump made and questions that he answered during a press conference.
Wed Feb 05 2025