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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 advisories are widespread across the United States, with seismic activities recorded globally at moderate magnitudes. Financial markets are experiencing negative trends, and geopolitical tensions remain elevated. Strategic security challenges persist, particularly involving ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, with potential risks from Russia, China, and Iran. Diplomatic efforts are actively managing these complex international dynamics, focusing on conflict resolution and strategic monitoring.

LAST UPDATED 11-18-2025 @ 06:30AM (CST)

World Clock

At time of update

Washington, D.C.

07:30AM

Los Angeles

04:30AM

London

12:30PM

Moscow

03:30PM

Beijing

08:30PM

Urgent

The most severe events and alerts

extr South Sudan - Level 4: Do Not Travel - Level 4: Do Not Travel

Effective 5 days ago ---

Alerts

The most recent alerts

advi Test Message

Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 6 min

warn Gale Warning

Sand Point, AK
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 13 hr

warn Gale Warning

King Cove, AK
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 13 hr

warn Gale Warning

King Cove, AK
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 13 hr

warn Gale Warning

Sand Point, AK
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 13 hr

Events

The most recent events

ok M 2.5 - 12 km NE of Ocotillo Wells, CA

Salton City, CA Effective 5 min ago

Financial

The latest global financial data
DOW
46590.24
-1.18%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
9561.79
-1.17%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
23322.77
-1.13%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
6672.41
-0.92%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
48702.98
-3.22%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
23.25
3.89%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
59.94
0.05%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4048.4
-0.64%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
46427
-0.51%
Yahoo Finance
Cardano (ADA)
0.4687
0.62%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
91404.02
-0.76%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.15707
3.34%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
3065.25
1.23%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
137.94
5.44%
Coinbase
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 showed downward trends, with major indices like DOW, S&P 500, DAX, FTSE 100, and Nikkei experiencing declines. Cryptocurrency markets showed mixed performance, with Solana up 5.44% and Bitcoin down 0.76%. Crude oil and gold also experienced slight downward movements.

Data

The latest global data
Ethiopia
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Burundi
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
Anguilla
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
Fiji
Level 1
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
Japan
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
South Sudan
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
South Africa
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Central African Republic
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Egypt
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Comoros
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
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
Lebanon
Level 4
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
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
Travel advisories were issued for several countries, including Ethiopia and Burundi at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), and Moldova and Jamaica at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). Most countries remain at Level 1 (Normal Precautions), and no significant solar, radio, or geomagnetic disturbances were reported.

Headlines

The latest headlines of interest
Current global security landscape presents multiple complex challenges with escalating tensions in multiple regions. Ongoing conflicts in Ukraine continue with persistent Russian missile attacks, while Middle Eastern instability remains high with potential maritime disruptions. Iran's internal political crisis and nuclear program uncertainty pose significant geopolitical risks. Humanitarian crises in Afghanistan and Sudan underscore broader regional fragility. The international community is actively seeking diplomatic and military solutions, with UN resolutions attempting to stabilize conflict zones, particularly in Gaza. Emerging maritime threats in strategic waterways like the Red Sea further complicate global security dynamics.

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