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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 widespread across the United States, with localized severe conditions. Seismic activity is notable in multiple Pacific Rim regions. Financial markets demonstrate moderate volatility. Geopolitical tensions remain elevated, with significant concerns around Russia-Ukraine conflict, China's military expansion, and potential nuclear proliferation risks. Humanitarian crises in regions like Nigeria and Afghanistan underscore systemic regional instabilities.
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Alerts
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Events
The most recent eventsFinancial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.4017
-1.78%
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Bitcoin (BTC)
84570
-0.59%
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Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.13918
-0.71%
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Ethereum (ETH)
2753.56
-0.38%
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Solana (SOL)
127.8
-0.60%
Coinbase
DOW
46245.41
1.08%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
9539.71
0.13%
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DAX
23091.87
-0.80%
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S&P 500
6602.99
0.98%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
48625.88
-2.40%
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Volatility Index
23.43
-11.32%
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Crude Oil
59.27
0.22%
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Gold
4079.5
0.48%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
46321
1.08%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
3.062
0.20%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
2.953
1.41%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
2.98
0.27%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
3.131
1.16%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
2.834
1.87%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
2.907
-0.10%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
2.6
0.04%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
2.949
1.38%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.12
-0.94%
US EIA
Polygon (MATIC)
0.1995
-4.59%
Coinbase
Global financial markets showed mixed performance, with US indices like the S&P 500 and DOW experiencing gains, while cryptocurrency markets saw slight declines. The Volatility Index dropped significantly by 11.32%, indicating reduced market uncertainty. Commodities like crude oil and gold showed modest positive movements.
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
Algeria
Level 2
Liberia
Level 2
Fiji
Level 1
Geomagnetic Storm
none
Radio Blackout
none
Solar Radiation
none
DEFCON 5 - GREEN
DEFCON 5
Egypt
Level 1
Laos
Level 2
North Korea
Level 1
Japan
Level 1
South Sudan
Level 4
South Africa
Level 1
Central African Republic
Level 4
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
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 were issued for several countries, with Ethiopia, Burundi, and Papua New Guinea at Level 3 ('Reconsider Travel'), while countries like Moldova, Jamaica, Sweden, and Algeria were at Level 2 ('Exercise Increased Caution'). Defense and space weather conditions remained stable at DEFCON 5.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Strategic Threats&Global Stability Briefing– November 17, 2025
DEFCON Warning System ---
!!! Russia claims more land in Ukraine as US pushes its plan; EU, UK regroup
Al Jazeera ---
!!! US threatening to cut Ukraine weapons supply and intel sharing – Reuters
Russia Today ---
!!! Russia pounds Kyiv, other regions in mass drone and missile attack - Reuters
Reuters ---
Waves of Sudanese families flee expanding war, arrive in impoverished Chad
Al Jazeera ---
Russian forces take full control of Kupyansk – Moscow
Russia Today ---
Death toll from earthquake in eastern Afghanistan passes 800
SCMP ---
Global security tensions remain high with multiple active conflict zones and strategic challenges. The Ukraine conflict continues to escalate, with Russian forces making territorial gains and conducting extensive missile attacks. Geopolitical tensions are evident in multiple regions, including the Red Sea, where Houthi rebels are targeting maritime assets. China's ongoing missile silo expansion and potential US strategic shifts in Ukraine support suggest a complex and volatile international security environment. Humanitarian crises are emerging in regions like Sudan and Afghanistan, with significant population displacements and increasing regional instability. The potential for rapid escalation in multiple global hotspots remains a critical concern for US national security interests.
