watc Earthquake - M 6.7 - 199 km W of Abepura, Indonesia
Effective 21 days ago Samanente, Papua (Kabupaten Sarmi) ID - 199 km W of Abepura, Indonesia
There are no serious national events at this time.
The current global situation presents a complex and multi-layered security landscape. While localized weather events and moderate seismic activity are being monitored, significant geopolitical tensions exist. Key concerns include ongoing military conflicts in Ukraine, potential nuclear testing by Russia, maritime security threats in the Red Sea, and unstable nuclear programs in Iran. Multiple regional conflicts in Sudan and Afghanistan further complicate international stability. Natural disasters are adding humanitarian challenges across various regions. The combination of military tensions, potential nuclear proliferation risks, and regional conflicts creates a nuanced and potentially volatile global environment.
LAST UPDATED 11-05-2025 @ 09:30PM (CST)World Clock
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The most severe events and alertswatc Earthquake - M 6.7 - 195 km W of Abepura, Indonesia
Effective 21 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 27 days ago Santiago, Davao Region (Province of Davao Oriental) PH
watc Earthquake - M 6.7 - 23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines
Effective 27 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 30 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 30 days ago Lae, Morobe Province () PG - 21 km W of Lae, Papua New Guinea
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Events
The most recent eventsok M 2.8 - 7 km NW of Plainville, Kansas
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Financial
The latest global financial dataDOW
47311
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FTSE 100
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S&P 500
6796.29
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Nikkei
50768.89
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Volatility Index
18.01
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Crude Oil
59.74
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Gold
3991.4
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DOW Futures
47404
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Cardano (ADA)
0.5391
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Bitcoin (BTC)
103116.67
-0.72%
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Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.16623
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Ethereum (ETH)
3405.44
-0.54%
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Solana (SOL)
161.28
-0.66%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
3.019
-0.53%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
2.917
0.24%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
2.931
-0.10%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
3.06
-0.13%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
2.823
0.57%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
2.828
-1.57%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
2.511
-2.67%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
2.938
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.128
0.54%
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Polygon (MATIC)
0.1995
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Global financial markets show mixed performance, with cryptocurrency markets experiencing slight downturns. Bitcoin is down approximately 0.7-0.8%, Ethereum down around 0.5-1%, and other cryptocurrencies showing similar trends. Major indices like S&P 500, DOW, and Nikkei are showing modest gains, while the Volatility Index has decreased by 5.21%.
Data
The latest global dataEthiopia
Level 3
Moldova
Level 2
Uzbekistan
Level 1
Bhutan
Level 1
Jamaica
Level 2
Papua New Guinea
Level 3
Portugal
Level 1
Anguilla
Level 1
Greece
Level 1
Sweden
Level 2
Fiji
Level 1
Laos
Level 2
Geomagnetic Storm
none
Radio Blackout
none
Solar Radiation
none
DEFCON 5 - GREEN
DEFCON 5
Niger
Level 4
Tanzania
Level 3
Mali
Level 4
Dominican Republic
Level 1
Omaha, NE
11.0 - Cloudy
Antarctica
Level 1
Sudan
Level 4
Sri Lanka
Level 2
Ecuador
Level 2
Romania
Level 1
Spain
Level 1
Bulgaria
Level 1
Croatia
Level 1
Italy
Level 1
Sao Tome and Principe
Level 2
United Kingdom
Level 1
Equatorial Guinea
Level 2
Maldives
Level 2
South Africa
Level 1
Canada
Level 1
South Korea
Level 1
Madagascar
Level 3
Barbados
Level 1
Sierra Leone
Level 2
Nepal
Level 3
Armenia
Level 2
Belarus
Level 4
Sint Eustatius
Level 1
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Level 3
Mexico Travel Advisory
Level 2
United Arab Emirates
Level 2
Travel advisories are in effect for several countries, with Ethiopia and Papua New Guinea at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), while countries like Moldova, Jamaica, Sweden, and Laos are at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). Space weather conditions are currently stable, with no significant solar radiation or radio blackout events, and only a minor geomagnetic storm reported.
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Global security tensions remain elevated, with significant military and geopolitical challenges emerging across multiple regions. The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to strain international relations, while nuclear posturing from major powers increases strategic uncertainty. Emerging threats in the Red Sea, persistent conflicts in Africa, and accelerating climate-related risks are creating a complex and volatile global security landscape. The United States faces mounting pressure to maintain strategic deterrence and manage multiple potential flashpoints simultaneously.
