extr South Sudan - Level 4: Do Not Travel - Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 6 days ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Current global situation indicates multiple concurrent challenges across geopolitical, environmental, and economic domains. Weather advisories are active in multiple US coastal and Alaskan regions, with moderate seismic activity globally. Financial markets show negative trends, and geopolitical tensions are elevated, particularly in Ukraine, Middle East, and with Iran's ongoing political instability. While no immediate critical threats are apparent, the international security landscape remains complex and potentially volatile.
LAST UPDATED 11-18-2025 @ 12:00noon (CST)World Clock
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01:00PMLos Angeles
10:00AMLondon
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09:00PMBeijing
02:00AMUrgent
The most severe events and alertsok Volatility Index is up 11.215372%, currently at 24.89
Effective 12 min ago ---
Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 4 min
watc Flood Watch
Medina, TX
Effective 11 min ago Expires in 8 hr
advi Flood Advisory
Las Marías, Las Marías
Effective 11 min ago Expires in 2 hr
advi Special Weather Statement
Owingsville, KY
Effective 13 min ago Expires in 15 min
advi Small Craft Advisory
Dennis, MA
Effective 15 min ago Expires in 45 min
Events
The most recent eventswatc M 4.4 - 4 km NNW of Paso Robles, California
Paso Robles, CA Effective 6 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataDOW
46247.72
-0.74%
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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
6647.24
-0.38%
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Nikkei
48702.98
-3.22%
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Volatility Index
24.89
11.22%
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Crude Oil
60.11
0.33%
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Gold
4072.1
-0.06%
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DOW Futures
46160
-1.08%
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Cardano (ADA)
0.4759
2.17%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
93212
1.21%
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Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.1604
5.53%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
3133.2
3.48%
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Solana (SOL)
140.29
7.24%
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 S&P 500, DOW, FTSE 100, DAX, and Nikkei experiencing declines between 0.37% and 3.22%. Cryptocurrency markets were more positive, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana showing gains between 1.2% and 7.24%.
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
North Korea
Level 1
Japan
Level 1
South Sudan
Level 4
South Africa
Level 1
Central African Republic
Level 4
Egypt
Level 1
Comoros
Level 2
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
Sao Tome and Principe
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 were issued for several countries, with Ethiopia, Burundi, and Papua New Guinea at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), while Moldova, Jamaica, Sweden, and Laos were at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). Defense and space weather conditions remained at normal levels, with DEFCON 5 status maintained.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Russia could strike NATO much earlier than predicted – German defense chief
Russia Today ---
Taliban asks world for help in wake of Afghanistan earthquake
SCMP ---
Global security tensions remain high with multiple active conflict zones presenting significant challenges. Russia continues aggressive military actions against Ukraine, raising NATO alert levels. The Middle East remains volatile with ongoing Gaza conflict and Houthi maritime threats. Humanitarian crises are emerging in Afghanistan following a devastating earthquake, while regional conflicts and potential escalation points persist across multiple geopolitical hotspots. The international community faces complex challenges in managing these simultaneous global security and humanitarian emergencies.
