warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 25 min ago Salem, MO (Dent County) US
There are no serious national events at this time.
The current global situation presents a multi-faceted landscape of potential risks and challenges. Weather emergencies are widespread across the United States, with significant flood and thunderstorm activities. Seismic activity is notable globally, with multiple earthquakes recorded across different regions. Market conditions show volatility, with downward trends in major indices and cryptocurrency markets. Geopolitical tensions remain high, with active conflicts in Ukraine, maritime tensions in the Red Sea, and ongoing volatility in the Middle East. The Gaza situation continues to be complex, while emerging health risks like the Marburg virus outbreak in Ethiopia add additional layers of concern. While no single catastrophic event is imminent, the combination of environmental, geopolitical, and economic factors suggests a need for heightened awareness and preparedness.
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The most severe events and alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 36 min ago Salem, MO (Dent County) US
extr South Sudan - Level 4: Do Not Travel - Level 4: Do Not Travel
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Alerts
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Events
The most recent eventsok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:45.026km) in Japan 18/11/2025 08:21 UTC, 30 thousand in 100km.
Hitokawame, Aomori Effective 2 hr ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataDOW
46590.24
-1.18%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
9595.08
-0.83%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
23324.3
-1.13%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
6672.41
-0.92%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
48702.98
-3.22%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
23.31
4.16%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
59.78
-0.22%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4033.6
-1.00%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
46549
-0.25%
Yahoo Finance
Cardano (ADA)
0.4657
-0.02%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
90883.99
-1.32%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.15649
2.96%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
3031.66
0.12%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
136.9
4.65%
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 financial markets showed negative trends, with major indices like DOW, S&P 500, FTSE 100, and DAX experiencing downward movements between 0.23% and 3.22%. Cryptocurrency markets showed mixed performance, with some tokens like Solana showing gains while Bitcoin experienced a decline.
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
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
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 were issued for several countries, with Ethiopia, Burundi, and Papua New Guinea at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), while countries like Moldova, Jamaica, and Sweden were at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). Defense and space weather conditions remained stable at DEFCON 5 and with no significant solar or geomagnetic disturbances.
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 ---
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,363
Al Jazeera ---
UN Security Council passes US resolution backing international Gaza force
Al Jazeera ---
Afghanistan earthquake: Death toll from 6.3 magnitude earthquake rises to 20
WION ---
Global security tensions remain elevated with multiple potential flashpoints. Ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East continue to strain international relations. Strategic threats from Russia, China, and Iran persist, with missile development and potential military escalation remaining key concerns. The US is actively engaged in diplomatic efforts, including UN resolutions for Gaza and monitoring global security challenges. Geopolitical instability, combined with regional conflicts and potential nuclear proliferation risks, presents a complex and volatile international landscape requiring careful diplomatic and strategic management.
