There are no serious national events at this time.
Current global situation presents a multi-faceted landscape of moderate complexity. Weather advisories are widespread across the United States, with seismic activities recorded globally at moderate magnitudes. Financial markets are experiencing negative trends, and geopolitical tensions remain elevated. Strategic security challenges persist, particularly involving ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, with potential risks from Russia, China, and Iran. Diplomatic efforts are actively managing these complex international dynamics, focusing on conflict resolution and strategic monitoring.
LAST UPDATED 11-18-2025 @ 11:30AM (CST)
World Clock
At time of update
Washington, D.C.
12:30PM
Los Angeles
09:30AM
London
05:30PM
Moscow
08:30PM
Beijing
01:30AM
Urgent
The most severe events and alerts
extr South Sudan - Level 4: Do Not Travel - Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 6 days ago---
Alerts
The most recent alerts
watc Flood Watch
Early, TX
Effective 5 min agoExpires in 16 hr
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 6 min agoExpires in 4 min
warn Special Marine Warning
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Effective 14 min agoExpires in 30 min
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 16 min agoExpires in 6 min
advi Dense Fog Advisory
Loxley, AL
Effective 16 min agoExpires in 8 hr
Events
The most recent events
ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.4M, Depth:10km) in Mid-Indian Ridge 18/11/2025 15:35 UTC, [unknown].
---Effective 2 hr ago
watc M 4.4 - 114 km SW of Bushehr, Iran
Bushehr, BushehrEffective 2 hr ago
watc M 5.4 - Mid-Indian Ridge
Mid-Indian RidgeEffective 2 hr ago
Financial
The latest global financial data
DOW
46184.56
-0.87%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
9543.01
-1.37%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
23173.05
-1.77%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
6634.7
-0.57%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
48702.98
-3.22%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
23.68
5.81%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
59.93
0.03%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4063.5
-0.27%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
46298
-0.79%
Yahoo Finance
Cardano (ADA)
0.4785
2.73%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
93388.05
1.40%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.16051
5.61%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
3146.29
3.91%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
140.73
7.58%
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 negative trends, with major indices like S&P 500, DOW, FTSE 100, DAX, and Nikkei experiencing downward movements. Cryptocurrency markets showed mixed performance, with some tokens like Solana and Dogecoin showing positive gains, while others like Cardano experienced slight declines.
Travel advisories were issued for several countries, including Ethiopia and Papua New Guinea at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), while others like Moldova and Jamaica were at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). Most global defense and space weather conditions remained at normal levels, with DEFCON status remaining at 5 (Green).
Global tensions remain high with multiple geopolitical flashpoints emerging. Russia continues aggressive military operations in Ukraine, while tensions escalate in the Middle East with Houthi attacks and ongoing conflicts. Iran's internal political crisis adds complexity to nuclear negotiations. The international security landscape appears increasingly unstable, with potential for rapid escalation in multiple regions. US strategic interests are challenged by ongoing conflicts and regional instabilities, requiring careful diplomatic and military monitoring.