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Is Iceland next? Trump's blunder at Davos sparks buzz amid Greenland tensions

President Trump spoke at the World Economic Forum, discussing Greenland's acquisition but mistakenly referred to it as Iceland. He expressed frustration with NATO allies over control of the territory.
Updated on Jan 21, 2026 10:42 pm IST

‘They called me daddy’: Trump's dig at NATO has an 'Iceland' gaffe

US President Donald Trump speaks during the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos, Switzerland, Wednesday,
Updated on Jan 22, 2026 12:00 am IST

Fact-checking Trump's Davos speech: Why POTUS went on about Iceland, wind farms

President Donald Trump speaks during the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos
Updated on Jan 22, 2026 04:00 am IST

Northern lights on your bucket list? Best places round the world to chase them

Northern lights on your bucket list? Best places round the world to chase them
Published on Nov 25, 2025 08:47 pm IST

Global warming may have volcanic consequences

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An eruption — the eighth on the same volcanic rift since late 2023 — earlier this year “just north of the protective barrier by Grindavik.” (Pic used for representation) (File)
Updated on Oct 17, 2025 12:46 pm IST

Soccer-France held 2-2 by Iceland, face crunch match against Ukraine

Soccer-France held 2-2 by Iceland, face crunch match against Ukraine
Published on Oct 14, 2025 03:01 am IST

Unconvincing France come from behind to edge Iceland in World Cup qualifying

Unconvincing France come from behind to edge Iceland in World Cup qualifying
Published on Sept 10, 2025 02:30 am IST

Iceland has no armed forces, but that could change

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State of emergency?
Updated on Aug 05, 2025 02:31 pm IST

Iceland volcano erupts: Blue Lagoon, Grindavik face evacuations | Watch

Iceland's meteorological office said that Magma forced through the Earth's crust opened a massive fissure between 700m and 1,000m in length.
Published on Jul 16, 2025 12:40 pm IST

Euro 2025: Host Switzerland's late goals secure 2-0 win over Iceland

Euro 2025: Host Switzerland's late goals secure 2-0 win over Iceland
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 01:05 am IST

Iceland volcano erupts once more near Grindavik fishing town

An eruption — the eighth on the same volcanic rift since late 2023 — started at 9:45 a.m. local time on Tuesday “just north of the protective barrier by Grindavik.” (Pic used for representation) (File)
Updated on Apr 01, 2025 04:42 pm IST

Ásthildur Lóa Thórsdóttir: Iceland minister who had secret baby with 16-year-old

Icelandic minister Ásthildur Lóa Thórsdóttir who resigned.
Updated on Mar 22, 2025 09:35 am IST

Grímsey Island: Europe’s remote northern settlement is seabird haven

Grímsey Island
Updated on Dec 17, 2024 06:14 pm IST

Aerial view of Iceland’s erupting volcano wows the internet: ‘My life has peaked

An aerial view of Iceland's erupting volcano has fascinated millions
Published on Nov 23, 2024 11:38 am IST

Mesmerising video shows lava flowing over snow in Iceland, internet baffled

This video, which shows a steady stream of lava flowing quickly over the pristine white snow was recorded at Sundhnúkagígar in Iceland.
Published on Nov 13, 2024 08:00 pm IST

Rare polar bear shot in Iceland after terrifying encounter with resident

Polar bears are not native to Iceland but occasionally come ashore after traveling on ice floes from Greenland.
Published on Sept 23, 2024 03:07 pm IST

Brad Pitt is Benjamin buttoning it retro-style: Does girlfriend Ines get credit?

Brad Pitt's recent looks strongly hint at a complete wardrobe overhaul for the actor
Published on Sept 10, 2024 01:51 pm IST

Brad Pitt embarks on motorcycle tour in Iceland weeks after Pax's accident

Brad Pitt Reportedly Heartbroken Over Son Pax's Serious Bike Accident, Unable to Contact Him.
Published on Aug 22, 2024 04:05 pm IST

India 129th on Global Gender Gap index, this country is on top: Complete list

The logo of the World Economic Forum (WEF) at the opening of their annual meeting in Davos.
Published on Jun 12, 2024 11:48 am IST

Iceland's popular Blue Lagoon spa reopens as volcano activity subsides

The Blue Lagoon with people bathing in it as the volcanic crater spews lava in the background in Grindavik, Iceland, Sunday, June 2, 2024. The popular Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, one of Iceland’s biggest tourist attractions in the country's southwest, was reopened Sunday after authorities said a nearby volcano had stabilized after erupting four days earlier.
Published on Jun 03, 2024 06:11 pm IST

Businesswoman Halla Tomasdottir elected as Iceland's next President

Businesswoman and B Team CEO Halla Tomasdottir has been elected the seventh President of Iceland and will take over from Guana Johannesson on August 1, RUV reported.
Published on Jun 03, 2024 12:39 am IST

Iceland: Keflavik airport unaffected, evacuations underway after volcano erupts

A volcano spews lava in Grindavik, Iceland, Wednesday. A volcano in southwestern Iceland is erupting, spewing red streams of lava in its latest display of nature's power. A series of earthquakes before the eruption triggered the evacuation of the popular Blue Lagoon geothermal spa. Iceland travel alert: Keflavik airport unaffected, evacuations underway after volcanic eruption
Published on May 30, 2024 04:45 pm IST

Tourism in Iceland slows down as volcanic eruptions, high price deter travellers

A view of the lava flowing from the volcano backdropped by the Northern Lights, near the town of Grindavik, Iceland, early Monday, March 25, 2024. Tourism in Iceland slows down as volcanic eruptions and high prices deter travellers
Published on Mar 28, 2024 02:04 pm IST

Know all about migrating to world’s top 3 happiest countries

Migrate to happiest countries: Finland, Denmark, Iceland
Published on Mar 22, 2024 02:51 pm IST

These are world's happiest countries in 2024. Where does India rank? Check list

Along with Finland, Denmark and Iceland have secured the top spots in the list of world's happiest countries.
Published on Mar 20, 2024 12:34 pm IST

Iceland volcano erupts again, Reykjavik's Keflavik Airport remains open

This image provided by Iceland Civil Defense shows lava erupting from a volcano between Hagafell and Stóri-Skógfell, Iceland. Iceland volcano erupts again, Reykjavik's Keflavik Airport remains open while Blue Lagoon Spa closes doors
Published on Mar 17, 2024 04:18 pm IST

Volcano erupts again on Iceland peninsula, 4th time in three months

This image from video provided by Iceland Civil Defense shows lava erupting from a volcano between Hagafell and Stóri-Skógfell, Iceland, on Saturday
Published on Mar 17, 2024 08:22 am IST

Iceland volcano erupts again, no flight disruptions

Volcanic outbreaks in the Reykjanes peninsula are so-called fissure eruptions, which do not usually cause large explosions or significant dispersal of ash into the stratosphere. (AP/File)
Published on Mar 17, 2024 02:48 am IST