warn Storm Warning
Effective 9 hr ago Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International Date Line
There are no serious national events at this time.
The current global situation presents a complex landscape with multiple interconnected factors. Weather events are localized and primarily affecting communication and travel conditions. Seismic activity is moderate, with earthquakes ranging from 4.0 to 5.5 magnitudes across different regions, impacting populations to varying degrees. Financial markets show resilience, with cryptocurrency and major stock indices demonstrating positive trends. Geopolitically, tensions persist with ongoing conflicts in Ukraine, potential flashpoints involving Russia, Venezuela, and China, and complex diplomatic uncertainties. While no immediate catastrophic threats are evident, the international environment remains volatile and requires continuous monitoring.
LAST UPDATED 11-23-2025 @ 03:30PM (CST)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
04:30PMLos Angeles
01:30PMLondon
09:30PMMoscow
12:30AMBeijing
05:30AMUrgent
The most severe events and alertswarn Storm Warning
Effective 9 hr ago Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 9 min ago Morton, TX (Cochran County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 12 min ago Haskell, TX (Haskell County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 20 min ago Morton, TX (Cochran County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 29 min ago Haskell, TX (Haskell County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 4 min
advi Special Weather Statement
Breckenridge, TX
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 15 min
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Morton, TX
Effective 9 min ago Expires in 15 min
advi Beach Hazards Statement
Coquille, OR
Effective 10 min ago Expires in 8 hr
advi Small Craft Advisory
Barview, OR
Effective 11 min ago Expires in 14 hr
Events
The most recent eventsok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:65.772km) in Indonesia 23/11/2025 20:40 UTC, 230 thousand in 100km.
Prigi, East Java Effective 32 min ago
watc M 4.9 - 107 km S of Boyolangu, Indonesia
Prigi, East Java Effective 50 min ago
watc M 4.0 - 25 km SE of Kokhanok, Alaska
Anchor Point, AK Effective 1 hr ago
advi AVO Shishaldin YELLOW/ADVISORY - Small earthquakes, infrasound signals, and steam emissions continue.
King Cove, AK Effective 2 hr ago
watc AVO Great Sitkin ORANGE/WATCH - Slow eruption of lava within the summit crater continues.
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Financial
The latest global financial dataDOW
46245.41
1.08%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
9539.71
0.13%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
23091.87
-0.80%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
6602.99
0.98%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
48625.88
-2.40%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
23.43
-11.32%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
58.06
---%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4079.5
---%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
46321
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Yahoo Finance
Cardano (ADA)
0.4138
2.30%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
87430
3.24%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.14635
4.41%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2827.44
2.13%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
132.54
3.94%
Coinbase
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
Cryptocurrency markets are showing positive momentum, with Bitcoin up 3.24%, Ethereum up 2.13%, and Solana up 3.94%. Major stock indices like the S&P 500 and DOW are also experiencing gains, while the Nikkei and DAX show slight declines. The Volatility Index has decreased significantly by 11.32%.
Data
The latest global dataEthiopia
Level 3
Burundi
Level 3
Moldova
Level 2
Paraguay
Level 1
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
Algeria
Level 2
Liberia
Level 2
Fiji
Level 1
Geomagnetic Storm
none
Radio Blackout
none
Solar Radiation
none
DEFCON 5 - GREEN
DEFCON 5
Egypt
Level 1
Laos
Level 2
North Korea
Level 1
Japan
Level 1
South Sudan
Level 4
South Africa
Level 1
Central African Republic
Level 4
Comoros
Level 2
Niger
Level 4
Tanzania
Level 3
Mali
Level 4
Dominican Republic
Level 1
Omaha, NE
11.0 - Cloudy
Antarctica
Level 1
Ecuador
Level 2
Sudan
Level 4
Sri Lanka
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), while Moldova, Jamaica, Sweden, and others are at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). Global defense status remains at DEFCON 5, indicating a stable international security environment.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Strategic Threats&Global Stability Briefing– November 17, 2025
DEFCON Warning System ---
!!! Israel kills Hezbollah chief of staff in deadly strike on Beirut
France24 ---
Gaza civil defence says 21 killed in Israeli strikes
France24 ---
Death toll from earthquake in eastern Afghanistan passes 800
SCMP ---
Houthi rebels storm UN offices in Yemen, detain employees
SCMP ---
Global tensions remain extremely high with multiple potential flashpoints emerging simultaneously. Geopolitical instability is characterized by escalating conflicts in multiple regions, including Ukraine, Middle East, and potential Taiwan Strait confrontation. Ongoing military actions by Russia, Israel, and regional actors like Houthis indicate a volatile international security environment. Diplomatic efforts appear strained, with significant disagreements between global powers about conflict resolution strategies. The risk of localized conflicts expanding remains a critical concern for US national security interests.
