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There are no serious national events at this time.

The current global situation presents a complex and multi-faceted security landscape with moderate risks. Weather-related challenges are present in multiple US coastal regions, with localized maritime advisories. Seismic activity remains moderate and primarily low-impact. Geopolitical tensions are escalating, particularly in Ukraine, the Middle East, and potentially near Venezuela, with significant military positioning and regional instability. Economic challenges, including potential IMF withdrawals and low foreign investment, further complicate the international security environment. While no immediate catastrophic threats are evident, the combination of regional conflicts, military tensions, and economic uncertainties suggests a potentially volatile near-term global scenario.

LAST UPDATED 11-04-2025 @ 03:00AM (CST)

World Clock

At time of update

Washington, D.C.

04:00AM

Los Angeles

01:00AM

London

09:00AM

Moscow

12:00PM

Beijing

05:00PM

Urgent

The most severe events and alerts

watc Earthquake - M 6.7 - 199 km W of Abepura, Indonesia

Effective 19 days ago Samanente, Papua (Kabupaten Sarmi) ID - 199 km W of Abepura, Indonesia

watc Earthquake - M 6.7 - 195 km W of Abepura, Indonesia

Effective 19 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 25 days ago Santiago, Davao Region (Province of Davao Oriental) PH

watc Earthquake - M 6.7 - 23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines

Effective 25 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 28 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 28 days ago Lae, Morobe Province () PG - 21 km W of Lae, Papua New Guinea

Alerts

The most recent alerts

advi Test Message

Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 4 min

advi Small Craft Advisory

Lake Bluff, IL
Effective 7 min ago Expires in 8 hr

advi Small Craft Advisory

Ogden Dunes, IN
Effective 7 min ago Expires in 8 hr

advi Test Message

Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 16 min ago Expires in 6 min

advi Small Craft Advisory

Pigeon, MI
Effective 19 min ago Expires in 6 hr

Events

The most recent events

ok Green alert for tropical cyclone THIRTYTWO-25. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in Tropical Storm).

Faraulep, Yap State Effective 53 min ago

ok Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.9M, Depth:65.991km) in Guam 04/11/2025 07:37 UTC, 180 thousand in MMI III.

Merizo Village, ME Effective 1 hr ago

watc M 5.8 - 164 km SW of Merizo Village, Guam

Merizo Village, ME Effective 1 hr ago

watc M 5.9 - 192 km WSW of Merizo Village, Guam

Merizo Village, ME Effective 1 hr ago

ok Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:35km) in Russia 04/11/2025 05:29 UTC, Few people affected in 100km.

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Kamchatka Effective 1 hr ago

Financial

The latest global financial data
DOW
47336.68
-0.48%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
9619.19
-0.85%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
23742.31
-1.62%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
6851.97
0.17%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
51497.2
-1.74%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
19.72
14.85%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
60.41
-1.05%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4009.1
-0.12%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
47128
-0.73%
Yahoo Finance
Cardano (ADA)
0.5358
-3.04%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
104357.96
-2.06%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.16234
-2.98%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
3490.19
-3.13%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
157.1
-5.37%
Coinbase
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
3.035
0.53%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
2.91
0.28%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
2.934
-0.51%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
3.064
---%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
2.807
0.72%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
2.873
2.42%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
2.58
0.94%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
2.972
-0.83%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.106
-1.44%
US EIA
Polygon (MATIC)
0.1995
-4.59%
Coinbase
Global markets showed mixed but generally negative performance, with major indices like DOW, FTSE 100, and Nikkei experiencing downward trends. Cryptocurrencies also saw declines, with Solana experiencing the most significant drop at -5.37%. The S&P 500 remained slightly positive, and the Volatility Index showed increased fluctuation.

Data

The latest global data
Ethiopia
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
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
São Tomé and Príncipe
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
South Africa
Level 1
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
Sint Eustatius
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Mexico Travel Advisory
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
United Arab Emirates
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Travel advisories were issued for several countries, including Ethiopia and Papua New Guinea at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), and Moldova, Jamaica, Sweden, and Laos at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). Defense and space weather conditions remained stable, with DEFCON 5 status maintained.

Headlines

The latest headlines of interest
Global security tensions remain elevated with multiple active conflict zones and potential escalation risks. Russia continues aggressive military operations in Ukraine, while North Korea demonstrates provocative military posturing near US allied territories. Maritime security in the Red Sea is threatened by Houthi missile activities, and ongoing regional conflicts in Sudan, Afghanistan, and the Middle East present complex geopolitical challenges. The international system appears increasingly unstable, with multiple potential flashpoints that could rapidly develop into more serious confrontations.

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