warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 6 min ago East Prairie, MO (Mississippi County) US
There are no serious national events at this time.
The current global situation presents a complex and multi-faceted security landscape characterized by several key elements: localized severe weather events across the United States, moderate seismic activity in multiple regions, ongoing geopolitical tensions, and emerging maritime security risks. The Russian-Ukrainian conflict continues with intense missile attacks, while Middle Eastern tensions remain volatile. Simultaneously, natural disasters and humanitarian challenges are compounding global instability. Market indicators show downward trends in major indices, with cryptocurrency markets showing some positive movement. Travel advisories are in place for several countries, indicating potential regional risks.
LAST UPDATED 11-18-2025 @ 06:00PM (CST)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
07:00PMLos Angeles
04:00PMLondon
12:00AMMoscow
03:00AMBeijing
08:00AMUrgent
The most severe events and alertsextr South Sudan - Level 4: Do Not Travel - Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 6 days ago ---
ok Volatility Index is up 10.321722%, currently at 24.69
Effective 6 min ago ---
Alerts
The most recent alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
East Prairie, MO
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 4 min
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 4 min
advi Flood Advisory
Fort Irwin, CA
Effective 7 min ago Expires in 3 min
advi Flood Advisory
Sunrise Manor, NV
Effective 8 min ago Expires in 2 min
advi Flood Advisory
Sunrise Manor, NV
Effective 10 min ago Expires in 21 s
Events
The most recent eventsok Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.4M, Depth:10km) in Costa Rica 18/11/2025 22:36 UTC, 170 thousand in MMI IV.
Quepos, Puntarenas Province Effective 1 hr ago
watc M 5.4 - 69 km S of Quepos, Costa Rica
Quepos, Puntarenas Province Effective 1 hr ago
watc M 3.0 - 100 km NW of Arctic Village, Alaska
Prudhoe Bay, AK Effective 1 hr ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.4745
1.87%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
92822.56
0.78%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.1616
6.32%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
3116.25
2.92%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
140.61
7.48%
Coinbase
DOW
46091.74
-1.07%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
9552.3
-1.27%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
23180.53
-1.74%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
6617.32
-0.83%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
48702.98
-3.22%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
24.69
10.32%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
60.76
0.03%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4072
0.14%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
46231
0.10%
Yahoo Finance
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 show mixed performance with significant volatility. US futures and major indices like S&P 500 and DOW are experiencing downward trends, while European markets like FTSE 100 and DAX are also declining. Cryptocurrency markets show positive momentum, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana experiencing gains.
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
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). Several countries like Moldova, Jamaica, Sweden, and Laos are at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). Most global defense and space weather conditions remain at normal levels.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Russia could strike NATO much earlier than predicted – German defense chief
Russia Today ---
Strategic Threats&Global Stability Briefing– November 17, 2025
DEFCON Warning System ---
Taliban asks world for help in wake of Afghanistan earthquake
SCMP ---
Death toll from earthquake in eastern Afghanistan passes 800
SCMP ---
Israeli army says it struck 'Hamas training compound' in Lebanon, killing at least 13
France24 ---
Global tensions remain high with multiple potential flashpoints threatening international stability. Significant military and geopolitical risks are emerging across multiple regions, including ongoing conflicts in Ukraine, escalating tensions with Iran's nuclear program, and increasing provocations from Russia and China. Potential military confrontations, strategic missile developments, and regional instabilities pose substantial challenges to global security. The international community faces complex diplomatic and strategic challenges that could rapidly evolve into more serious confrontations.
