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There are no serious national events at this time.

The current global situation presents a complex and multi-faceted security landscape characterized by several key elements: localized severe weather events across the United States, moderate seismic activity in multiple regions, ongoing geopolitical tensions, and emerging maritime security risks. The Russian-Ukrainian conflict continues with intense missile attacks, while Middle Eastern tensions remain volatile. Simultaneously, natural disasters and humanitarian challenges are compounding global instability. Market indicators show downward trends in major indices, with cryptocurrency markets showing some positive movement. Travel advisories are in place for several countries, indicating potential regional risks.

LAST UPDATED 11-18-2025 @ 06:30PM (CST)

World Clock

At time of update

Washington, D.C.

07:30PM

Los Angeles

04:30PM

London

12:30AM

Moscow

03:30AM

Beijing

08:30AM

Urgent

The most severe events and alerts

warn Storm Warning

Effective 10 min ago Kodiak Station, AK (Kodiak Island Borough) US

warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Effective 12 min ago Hickman, KY (Fulton County) US

warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Effective 20 min ago Hickman, KY (Fulton County) US

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

Effective 6 days ago ---

ok Volatility Index is up 10.321722%, currently at 24.69

Effective 35 min ago ---

Alerts

The most recent alerts

advi Special Weather Statement

Harlan, KY
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 30 min

advi Test Message

Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 4 min

warn Gale Warning

Kuskokwim Delta from 15 to 80 NM County
Effective 10 min ago Expires in 13 hr

warn Gale Warning

Sand Point, AK
Effective 10 min ago Expires in 13 hr

warn Gale Warning

Dillingham, AK
Effective 10 min ago Expires in 13 hr

Events

The most recent events

ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.4M, Depth:10km) in Costa Rica 18/11/2025 22:36 UTC, 170 thousand in MMI IV.

Quepos, Puntarenas Province Effective 2 hr ago

watc M 5.4 - 69 km S of Quepos, Costa Rica

Quepos, Puntarenas Province Effective 2 hr ago

watc M 3.0 - 100 km NW of Arctic Village, Alaska

Prudhoe Bay, AK Effective 2 hr ago

Financial

The latest global financial data
Cardano (ADA)
0.4745
1.87%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
92822.56
0.78%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.1616
6.32%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
3116.25
2.92%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
140.61
7.48%
Coinbase
DOW
46091.74
-1.07%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
9552.3
-1.27%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
23180.53
-1.74%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
6617.32
-0.83%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
48702.98
-3.22%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
24.69
10.32%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
60.76
0.03%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4072
0.14%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
46231
0.10%
Yahoo Finance
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 performance with significant volatility. US futures and major indices like S&P 500 and DOW are experiencing downward trends, while European markets like FTSE 100 and DAX are also declining. Cryptocurrency markets show positive momentum, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana experiencing gains.

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
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
São Tomé and Príncipe
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 like Moldova, Jamaica, Sweden, and Laos are at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). Most global defense and space weather conditions remain at normal levels.

Headlines

The latest headlines of interest
Global tensions remain high with multiple potential flashpoints threatening international stability. Significant military and geopolitical risks are emerging across multiple regions, including ongoing conflicts in Ukraine, escalating tensions with Iran's nuclear program, and increasing provocations from Russia and China. Potential military confrontations, strategic missile developments, and regional instabilities pose substantial challenges to global security. The international community faces complex diplomatic and strategic challenges that could rapidly evolve into more serious confrontations.

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