extr South Sudan - Level 4: Do Not Travel - Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 days ago ---
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.
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The most severe events and alertsAlerts
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Events
The most recent eventsok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:569.151km) in South Of Fiji Islands 18/11/2025 14:42 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
--- Effective 31 min ago
watc M 4.7 - south of the Fiji Islands
south of the Fiji Islands Effective 48 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataDOW
46300.91
-0.62%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
9534.44
-1.46%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
23184.26
-1.72%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
6645.6
-0.40%
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Nikkei
48702.98
-3.22%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
23.79
6.30%
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Crude Oil
59.67
-0.40%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4074.9
0.01%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
46306
-0.77%
Yahoo Finance
Cardano (ADA)
0.4689
0.67%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
92182
0.09%
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Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.1583
4.15%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
3086.75
1.94%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
139.41
6.57%
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.
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
North Korea
Level 1
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, 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).
Headlines
The latest headlines of interestStrategic Threats&Global Stability Briefing– November 17, 2025
DEFCON Warning System ---
UN security council approves US Gaza plan
France24 ---
Afghanistan earthquake: Death toll from 6.3 magnitude earthquake rises to 20
WION ---
Global security tensions remain high with multiple potential flashpoints. Russia continues aggressive military operations in Ukraine, expanding territorial gains and conducting extensive missile attacks. China's ongoing missile silo expansion signals continued military modernization. Iran's nuclear capabilities remain a significant concern. Humanitarian crises in Sudan and Afghanistan compound regional instabilities. The US is preparing targeted sanctions and maintaining strategic vigilance across multiple geopolitical theaters, with particular focus on Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Emerging conflicts, potential nuclear proliferation, and regional power struggles present complex challenges to international stability.
