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Effective 5 min ago Stockton, MO (Cedar County) US
There are no serious national events at this time.
Current global situation indicates multiple low-level risks across geopolitical, environmental, and economic domains. Weather advisories are active in multiple US regions with localized impact. Seismic activity is moderate with several earthquakes recorded globally, but no catastrophic events detected. Cryptocurrency and stock markets show mixed performance with minor fluctuations. Geopolitical tensions remain elevated, particularly in Ukraine and the Middle East, with ongoing diplomatic and military positioning. Travel advisories are in effect for several countries, suggesting regional instability. No immediate large-scale threats are currently evident, but continuous monitoring is recommended.
LAST UPDATED 11-17-2025 @ 12:00noon (CST)World Clock
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10:00AMLondon
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09:00PMBeijing
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The most severe events and alertsextr South Sudan - Level 4: Do Not Travel - Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 days ago ---
Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Test Message
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advi Small Craft Advisory
Deer Isle, ME
Effective 7 min ago Expires in 11 hr
warn Gale Warning
York Beach, ME
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Events
The most recent eventswatc M 5.3 - 12 km WSW of Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua
Ciudad Sandino, Managua Department Effective 38 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.4787
-1.16%
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Bitcoin (BTC)
93693.66
-0.52%
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Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.15895
0.32%
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Ethereum (ETH)
3106.18
0.45%
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Solana (SOL)
134.4
-1.95%
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DOW
47129.62
-0.04%
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FTSE 100
9675.43
-0.24%
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DAX
23590.52
-1.20%
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S&P 500
6738.48
0.06%
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Nikkei
50323.91
-0.10%
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Volatility Index
20.5
3.38%
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Crude Oil
59.98
-0.18%
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Gold
4073.7
-0.50%
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DOW Futures
47188
-0.09%
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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 and slightly negative trends, with the DOW, Nikkei, FTSE 100, and DAX experiencing minor declines. Cryptocurrency markets are volatile, with Bitcoin and Ethereum showing slight downward movements. The Volatility Index is up 3.38%, indicating increased market uncertainty.
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
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 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). Defense and space weather conditions remain at normal levels, with DEFCON 5 status maintained.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! China warns citizens against Japan travel as Taiwan spat escalates
France24 ---
!!! Russia-Ukraine: Russia Makes Fresh Conquests, as Kyiv Scrambles to Hold Pokrovsk
WION ---
Strategic Threats&Global Stability Briefing– November 17, 2025
DEFCON Warning System ---
Macron and Zelensky sign a letter of intent for Ukraine to purchase up to 100 Rafale fighter jets
France24 ---
Global tensions remain elevated with multiple potential flashpoints emerging. The Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to intensify, with Russia conducting large-scale missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian territories. Simultaneously, geopolitical tensions are rising in the Asia-Pacific region, with China escalating rhetoric and military posturing around Taiwan and Japan. Strategic military developments, including missile silo expansions and potential conflict scenarios, suggest an increasingly unstable international security environment. The risk of regional conflicts spreading or triggering broader international confrontations remains significant.
