extr South Sudan - Level 4: Do Not Travel - Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 4 days ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Current global situation presents a complex landscape of moderate risks across multiple domains. Weather advisories are active in the Great Lakes region with winter storm warnings. Seismic activity is moderate, with several earthquakes recorded globally and ongoing volcanic monitoring in Alaska. Financial markets show slight downturns with modest volatility. Geopolitical tensions remain elevated, particularly concerning the Ukraine conflict, China's military expansion, and potential maritime security challenges in the Red Sea. Travel advisories are in effect for several countries, indicating regional instability. While no immediate catastrophic threats are evident, the potential for escalation in international tensions remains significant.
LAST UPDATED 11-17-2025 @ 04:00AM (CST)World Clock
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The most severe events and alertsAlerts
The most recent alertsadvi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 6 min
advi High Surf Advisory
Santa Margarita, CA
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 12 hr
warn Special Marine Warning
Castroville, CA
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 5 min
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 14 min ago Expires in 4 min
watc Freeze Watch
Sunrise Manor, NV
Effective 17 min ago Expires in 12 hr
Events
The most recent eventsok M 2.6 - 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
Loving, NM Effective 1 hr ago
watc M 3.4 - 85 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands
Road Town, 00 Effective 2 hr ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataDOW
47147.48
-0.65%
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FTSE 100
9702.7
0.04%
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DAX
23902.89
0.11%
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S&P 500
6734.11
-0.05%
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Nikkei
50323.91
-0.10%
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Volatility Index
19.61
-1.11%
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Crude Oil
59.47
-1.03%
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Gold
4080.1
-0.34%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
47344
0.24%
Yahoo Finance
Cardano (ADA)
0.4934
1.88%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
95546.5
1.45%
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Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.16148
1.91%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
3187.12
3.07%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
141.05
2.90%
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
Cryptocurrency markets showed positive movement, with Ethereum up 3.45%, Solana up 3.10%, and Bitcoin up 1.53%. Major stock indices showed mixed performance, with DOW Futures slightly up while S&P 500, Nikkei, and FTSE 100 were down. Commodities like Gold and Crude Oil also experienced slight declines.
Data
The latest global dataEthiopia
Level 3
Burundi
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
Japan
Level 1
South Sudan
Level 4
South Africa
Level 1
Central African Republic
Level 4
Egypt
Level 1
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
Lebanon
Level 4
São Tomé and Príncipe
Level 2
United Kingdom
Level 1
Equatorial Guinea
Level 2
Maldives
Level 2
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
Travel advisories are in effect for several countries, with Ethiopia, Burundi, and Papua New Guinea at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), while Moldova, Jamaica, Sweden, and Laos are at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). DEFCON status remains at Level 5 (Green), and no significant solar or geomagnetic disturbances were reported.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! China Sends Coast Guard Ships Near Japan-Administered Senkaku Islands Amid Rising Tensions
WION ---
Russia-Ukraine war live: 3 killed in Kharkiv; Zelenskyy to meet Macron
Al Jazeera ---
Death toll from earthquake in eastern Afghanistan passes 800
SCMP ---
Israel kills at least three in Gaza, as thousands endure heavy flooding
Al Jazeera ---
US boat strike kills 3, as aircraft carrier arrives near Venezuela
Al Jazeera ---
Global tensions remain high with multiple potential flashpoints emerging. The Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to escalate, with sustained Russian missile attacks on Ukrainian territories. Geopolitical tensions are particularly acute in the Asia-Pacific region, with China demonstrating aggressive maritime posturing near Japanese territories and continuing missile silo expansion. The Middle East remains volatile, with ongoing conflicts in Gaza and maritime provocations by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. Additionally, Venezuela's increasingly confrontational rhetoric toward potential US intervention presents another potential point of international friction. These developments suggest a complex and potentially unstable global security environment with multiple regions at risk of further escalation.
