Portal:Current events/2014 August 23

Armed conflicts and attacks

Business and economics

Disasters and accidents
  • Iceland issues a red alert warning for the Bárðarbunga volcano meaning significant emissions are likely. (BBC)
  • A oil tanker carrying 5,000 liters of oil explodes while docking at the Lach Bang port, Thanh Hoa, Viet Nam killing two people and injuring four others. The fire is ignited either in the oil compartments or from the cooking gas cylinder. (Thanh Nien News)

Politics and elections

Sports