There are no serious national events at this time.
Current global situation presents a multi-faceted landscape of moderate geopolitical tension and environmental variability. Geophysical monitoring indicates localized seismic and volcanic activity across the Pacific Rim, with no immediate catastrophic risks. Weather events are predominantly regional, involving fog, flood, and thunderstorm advisories across the United States. Geopolitically, significant tensions exist in the Middle East, with Israeli-Lebanese conflicts, Houthi maritime disruptions, and ongoing Russian aggression in Ukraine. Market indicators suggest mild volatility without systemic shock. Travel advisories are predominantly at lower risk levels, and military readiness remains at standard baseline conditions.
LAST UPDATED 11-19-2025 @ 12:30midnight (CST)
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The most severe events and alerts
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Effective 6 hr agoKodiak Station, AK (Kodiak Island Borough) US
extr South Sudan - Level 4: Do Not Travel - Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 6 days ago---
ok Volatility Index is up 10.321722%, currently at 24.69
Effective 20 min ago---
Alerts
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Events
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Financial
The latest global financial data
Cardano (ADA)
0.4596
-3.24%
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Bitcoin (BTC)
90560.78
-2.53%
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Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.15663
-3.10%
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Ethereum (ETH)
3021.89
-3.20%
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Solana (SOL)
138.23
-1.71%
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DOW
46091.74
-1.07%
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FTSE 100
9552.3
-1.27%
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DAX
23180.53
-1.74%
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S&P 500
6617.32
-0.83%
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Nikkei
48619.72
-0.17%
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Volatility Index
24.69
10.32%
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Crude Oil
60.51
-0.38%
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Gold
4095.3
0.71%
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DOW Futures
46131
-0.11%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
3.056
1.23%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
2.912
-0.17%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
2.972
1.40%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
3.095
1.14%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
2.782
-1.45%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
2.91
2.90%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
2.599
3.50%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
2.909
-0.99%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.159
0.75%
US EIA
Polygon (MATIC)
0.1995
-4.59%
Coinbase
Global markets are experiencing slight downward trends, with major indices like DOW, S&P 500, FTSE 100, and DAX showing negative movements. Cryptocurrency markets are also down, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital assets experiencing declines. The Volatility Index has increased, suggesting market uncertainty.
Travel advisories are in effect for several countries, with Ethiopia, Burundi, and Papua New Guinea at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), while countries like Moldova, Jamaica, and Sweden are at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). Military readiness remains at DEFCON 5, indicating the lowest state of alert.
Global security tensions remain high with ongoing conflicts in multiple regions. The Russia-Ukraine war continues to escalate, with Russia conducting massive drone and missile attacks on Ukrainian cities. Geopolitical risks are elevated, with increasing maritime tensions in the Red Sea, potential espionage threats from China, and continued instability in the Middle East. Humanitarian crises persist, with significant earthquake damage in Afghanistan and ongoing conflicts threatening civilian populations. The international security landscape remains complex and volatile, with multiple potential flashpoints requiring close monitoring.