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There are no serious national events at this time.

Current global situation reveals a complex landscape with multiple concurrent challenges. Weather-related advisories are active across several US regions, indicating localized environmental risks. Seismic activity is widespread, with tropical cyclones and earthquakes affecting multiple countries. Global markets demonstrate moderate volatility with mixed performance. Travel advisories are in effect for several nations, suggesting regional instability. Geopolitically, significant tensions exist in active conflict zones like Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas, with mounting nuclear proliferation concerns involving Iran and North Korea. While no immediate large-scale threats to US national security are evident, the international environment remains volatile with potential for rapid escalation.

LAST UPDATED 11-01-2025 @ 10:30AM (CDT)

World Clock

At time of update

Washington, D.C.

11:30AM

Los Angeles

08:30AM

London

03:30PM

Moscow

06:30PM

Beijing

11:30PM

Urgent

The most severe events and alerts

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

Effective 16 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 16 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 22 days ago Santiago, Davao Region (Province of Davao Oriental) PH

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

Effective 22 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 25 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 25 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 Small Craft Advisory

Fort Bragg, CA
Effective 11 min ago Expires in 8 hr

advi Small Craft Advisory

Westhaven-Moonstone, CA
Effective 11 min ago Expires in 8 hr

advi Small Craft Advisory

Fort Bragg, CA
Effective 11 min ago Expires in 8 hr

advi Small Craft Advisory

Westhaven-Moonstone, CA
Effective 11 min ago Expires in 8 hr

Events

The most recent events

ok Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:73.577km) in Japan 01/11/2025 14:44 UTC, 1.2 million in 100km.

Kamaishi, Iwate Effective 18 min ago

ok Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.4M, Depth:511.903km) in South Of Fiji Islands 31/10/2025 17:56 UTC, No people affected in 100km.

--- Effective 29 min ago

watc M 4.5 - 18 km SE of Kamaishi, Japan

Kamaishi, Iwate Effective 46 min ago

Financial

The latest global financial data
Cardano (ADA)
0.6118
0.44%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
110272.14
0.65%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.18748
0.58%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
3895.54
1.29%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
186.18
-0.51%
Coinbase
DOW
47562.87
0.09%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
9717.25
-0.44%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
23958.3
-0.67%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
6840.2
0.26%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
52411.34
2.12%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
17.44
3.13%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
60.98
0.68%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
3996.5
-0.48%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
47722
0.09%
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 showed mixed performance, with US indices like DOW and S&P 500 experiencing slight gains. Cryptocurrencies showed positive trends, with Bitcoin and Ethereum up, while some European markets like FTSE 100 and DAX experienced minor declines. Crude oil prices increased, and the Nikkei showed a significant 2.1% rise.

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
Niger
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Tanzania
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Mali
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
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
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
São Tomé and Príncipe
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 were issued for several countries, with Ethiopia and Papua New Guinea at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), while Moldova, Jamaica, Sweden, and Laos are at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). Space weather conditions remain normal, and DEFCON status remains at Level 5 (Green).

Headlines

The latest headlines of interest
Current global security landscape presents multiple interconnected challenges. Ongoing conflicts in Ukraine continue to escalate, with Russia maintaining aggressive military postures and conducting sustained missile attacks. Geopolitical tensions are heightened by Venezuela's potential alignment with Russia, China, and Iran, creating additional strategic complications. Domestic concerns include potential national security vulnerabilities due to government shutdown. The international system appears increasingly fragmented, with multiple regional conflicts and potential flashpoints threatening global stability. Strategic deterrence and diplomatic engagement remain critical to preventing further escalation.

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