STOCKHOLM — A volcanic eruption started Monday night on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula, turning the sky orange and prompting the civil defense to be put on high alert. The eruption appears to have occurred about 3 kilometers (1.8 miles) from the town of Grindavík, the Icelandic Meteorological Office said. Webcam video from the scene appears to … Read more
Both North and South Korea have had an action-packed year in space development, from unveiling new rocket designs to testing hypersonic missiles. Now, the rivaling countries are racing to launch their first homegrown military reconnaissance satellites: Seoul is set to launch its first from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California by the end of … Read more
TALLINN, Estonia — Its balmy seashores have been trip spots for Russian czars and Soviet common secretaries. It has hosted history-shaking conferences of world leaders and boasts a strategic naval base. And it has been the location of ethnic persecutions, compelled deportations and political repression. Now, as Russia’s struggle in Ukraine enters its 18th month, … Read more