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There are no serious national events at this time.

Current global situation presents a multi-faceted landscape of moderate complexity. Weather-related risks are localized across US regions, with active warnings in several states. Seismic and volcanic activities are being monitored globally, particularly in Pacific Rim regions. Geopolitical tensions are escalating, with significant diplomatic strain between the US and Russia, particularly concerning nuclear treaty withdrawal. China's strategic economic maneuvers through rare-earth export controls pose potential supply chain disruptions. Market conditions show moderate volatility, with cryptocurrency and commodity markets experiencing downward trends. Travel advisories are in effect for multiple countries, indicating ongoing geopolitical uncertainties. While no immediate catastrophic threats are evident, the combination of diplomatic tensions, potential strategic disruptions, and regional instabilities suggests a need for heightened vigilance.

LAST UPDATED 10-28-2025 @ 11:00PM (CDT)

World Clock

At time of update

Washington, D.C.

12:00AM

Los Angeles

09:00PM

London

04:00AM

Moscow

07:00AM

Beijing

12:00PM

Urgent

The most severe events and alerts

watc Earthquake - M 6.7 - 199 km W of Abepura, Indonesia

Effective 13 days ago Samanente, Papua (Kabupaten Sarmi) ID - 199 km W of Abepura, Indonesia

watc Earthquake - M 6.7 - 195 km W of Abepura, Indonesia

Effective 13 days ago Samanente, Papua (Kabupaten Sarmi) ID - 195 km W of Abepura, Indonesia

watc Earthquake - Orange earthquake alert (Magnitude 6.7M, Depth:61.184km) in Philippines 10/10/2025 11:12 UTC, 1.4 million in 100km.

Effective 19 days ago Santiago, Davao Region (Province of Davao Oriental) PH

watc Earthquake - M 6.7 - 23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines

Effective 19 days ago Santiago, Davao Region (Province of Davao Oriental) PH - 23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines

watc Earthquake - M 6.7 - 23 km W of Lae, Papua New Guinea

Effective 22 days ago Lae, Morobe Province () PG - 23 km W of Lae, Papua New Guinea

watc Earthquake - M 6.7 - 21 km W of Lae, Papua New Guinea

Effective 22 days ago Lae, Morobe Province () PG - 21 km W of Lae, Papua New Guinea

Alerts

The most recent alerts

advi Test Message

Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 4 min

advi Test Message

Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 16 min ago Expires in 6 min

advi Test Message

Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 26 min ago Expires in 16 min

advi Wind Advisory

Forks, WA
Effective 26 min ago Expires in 45 min

advi Wind Advisory

Camano, WA
Effective 26 min ago Expires in 3 hr

Events

The most recent events

watc M 3.5 - 9 km NE of Dorrance, Kansas

Russell, KS Effective 14 min ago

watc M 3.5 - 63 km SSW of Progreso, B.C., MX

Fraccionamiento del Valle, Baja California Effective 31 min ago

ok Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:574.168km) in South Of Fiji Islands 29/10/2025 02:46 UTC, No people affected in 100km.

--- Effective 45 min ago

ok M 2.7 - 3 km E of Calera, Oklahoma

Calera, OK Effective 49 min ago

ok Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:45.594km) in Russia 29/10/2025 02:17 UTC, No people affected in 100km.

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Kamchatka Effective 1 hr ago

Financial

The latest global financial data
Cardano (ADA)
0.642
-0.62%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
112512.05
-0.35%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.193
-0.35%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
3997.6
0.44%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
193.88
-0.17%
Coinbase
DOW
47706.37
0.34%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
9696.74
0.44%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
24278.63
-0.12%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
6890.89
0.23%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
51249.82
2.05%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
16.42
3.99%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
60.08
-0.12%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
3976.9
-0.16%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
47849
-0.10%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
3.035
0.53%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
2.91
0.28%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
2.934
-0.51%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
3.064
---%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
2.807
0.72%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
2.873
2.42%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
2.58
0.94%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
2.972
-0.83%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.106
-1.44%
US EIA
Polygon (MATIC)
0.1995
-4.59%
Coinbase
Global markets show mixed performance, with the S&P 500 and DOW experiencing slight gains, while cryptocurrency markets like Bitcoin and Ethereum are experiencing minor downturns. Indices like Nikkei and FTSE 100 show positive movement, and commodities like crude oil and gold display marginal fluctuations.

Data

The latest global data
Ethiopia
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Moldova
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Uzbekistan
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Bhutan
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Jamaica
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Papua New Guinea
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Portugal
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Greece
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Sweden
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Laos
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Geomagnetic Storm
none
NOAA SWPC
Radio Blackout
none
NOAA SWPC
Solar Radiation
none
NOAA SWPC
DEFCON 5 - GREEN
DEFCON 5
DEFCON Warning System
Dominican Republic
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Omaha, NE
11.0 - Cloudy
NWS
Antarctica
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Mali
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Sudan
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Sri Lanka
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Ecuador
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Romania
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Spain
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Bulgaria
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Croatia
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Italy
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Sao Tome and Principe
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
United Kingdom
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Equatorial Guinea
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Maldives
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
South Africa
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Canada
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
South Korea
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Madagascar
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Barbados
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Sierra Leone
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Nepal
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Armenia
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Belarus
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Sint Eustatius
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Mexico Travel Advisory
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
United Arab Emirates
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Travel advisories are in effect for several countries, including Ethiopia and Papua New Guinea at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), and Moldova, Jamaica, Sweden, and Laos at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). Defense and space weather conditions remain at normal levels with DEFCON 5 status.

Headlines

The latest headlines of interest
Current global security landscape presents multiple escalating tensions with significant potential for conflict. Russia continues to demonstrate nuclear capabilities and aggressive posturing towards Ukraine, while simultaneously withdrawing from key nuclear treaties. North Korea's missile tests and provocative actions in the Pacific region raise concerns about regional stability. Ongoing conflicts in Gaza and multiple geopolitical flashpoints suggest a heightened risk of potential military confrontations. The international system appears increasingly fragile, with traditional diplomatic mechanisms under severe strain and multiple potential triggers for broader military engagement.

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