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There are no serious national events at this time.

The current global situation presents a complex landscape of moderate geopolitical tensions and localized challenges. Weather advisories are active across multiple US regions, with seismic activities recorded globally at relatively low magnitudes. Market performance shows mixed trends with some downward movements. Geopolitical tensions are escalating, particularly in regions like Ukraine, the Middle East, and between Pakistan and India, with NATO members preparing for potential confrontations. While no immediate critical threats to US national security exist, the international security environment demonstrates increasing volatility and potential for rapid escalation.

LAST UPDATED 11-19-2025 @ 01:30PM (CST)

World Clock

At time of update

Washington, D.C.

02:30PM

Los Angeles

11:30AM

London

07:30PM

Moscow

10:30PM

Beijing

03:30AM

Urgent

The most severe events and alerts

warn Storm Warning

Effective 7 hr ago Kodiak Station, AK (Kodiak Island Borough) US

warn Dogecoin (DOGE) is down -8.747835%, currently at 0.1475

Effective 6 min ago ---

extr South Sudan - Level 4: Do Not Travel - Level 4: Do Not Travel

Effective 7 days ago ---

Alerts

The most recent alerts

advi Test Message

Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 4 min

advi Test Message

Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 16 min ago Expires in 6 min

advi Small Craft Advisory

Eagle River, MI
Effective 24 min ago Expires in 12 hr

advi Small Craft Advisory

Atlantic Mine, MI
Effective 24 min ago Expires in 12 hr

advi Test Message

Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 26 min ago Expires in 16 min

Events

The most recent events

watc HVO Kilauea ORANGE/WATCH - The Kīlauea summit eruption is paused. Glow continued from the south and north vents overnight. The current forecast window for episode 37 is November 21–25.

Volcano, HI Effective 1 hr ago

Financial

The latest global financial data
Cardano (ADA)
0.4403
-7.31%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
88894.02
-4.33%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.1475
-8.75%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2874.71
-7.91%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
131.17
-6.73%
Coinbase
DOW
46015.16
-0.17%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
9507.41
-0.47%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
23162.92
-0.08%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
6625.57
0.12%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
48537.7
-0.34%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
23.44
-5.06%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
59.25
-2.45%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4076.7
0.25%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
46150
-0.07%
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 markets showed mixed but generally negative trends, with major indices like DOW, DAX, and FTSE 100 experiencing slight declines. Cryptocurrencies, particularly Solana, Ethereum, Dogecoin, and Cardano, saw significant downturns. The S&P 500 was a notable exception, showing a modest increase.

Data

The latest global data
Ethiopia
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Burundi
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Moldova
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Uzbekistan
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Bhutan
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Jamaica
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Papua New Guinea
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Portugal
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Anguilla
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Greece
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Sweden
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Liberia
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Fiji
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Laos
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Geomagnetic Storm
none
NOAA SWPC
Radio Blackout
none
NOAA SWPC
Solar Radiation
none
NOAA SWPC
DEFCON 5 - GREEN
DEFCON 5
DEFCON Warning System
North Korea
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Japan
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
South Sudan
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
South Africa
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Central African Republic
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Egypt
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Comoros
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Niger
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Tanzania
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Mali
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Dominican Republic
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Omaha, NE
11.0 - Cloudy
NWS
Antarctica
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Sudan
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Sri Lanka
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Ecuador
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Romania
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Spain
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Bulgaria
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Croatia
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Italy
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Lebanon
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Sao Tome and Principe
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
United Kingdom
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Equatorial Guinea
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Maldives
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Canada
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
South Korea
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Madagascar
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Barbados
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Sierra Leone
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Nepal
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Armenia
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Belarus
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Travel advisories are in effect for several countries, with Ethiopia, Burundi, and Papua New Guinea at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel). Several countries are at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution), including Moldova, Jamaica, Sweden, and Liberia. Most countries remain at Level 1 (Normal Precautions). Military readiness remains at DEFCON 5.

Headlines

The latest headlines of interest
Global security tensions remain high with multiple potential flashpoints emerging. Ongoing conflicts in Ukraine continue to escalate, with significant Russian missile strikes threatening civilian infrastructure. Geopolitical tensions are particularly acute in the Taiwan Strait, with China-US strategic competition intensifying. The Middle East remains volatile, with Israel conducting strikes in Lebanon and heightened tensions with Hezbollah. Concurrent global challenges include regional conflicts, potential humanitarian crises, and increasing military posturing by major powers. The international system appears increasingly unstable, with multiple regions at risk of further escalation.

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