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 @ 02:00PM (CST)
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Urgent
The most severe events and alerts
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Effective 7 hr agoKodiak Station, AK (Kodiak Island Borough) US
warn Dogecoin (DOGE) is down -8.747835%, currently at 0.1475
Effective 36 min ago---
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 6 min agoSells, AZ (Pima County) US
extr South Sudan - Level 4: Do Not Travel - Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 7 days ago---
Alerts
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watc Flood Watch
Buckeye, AZ
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Events
The most recent events
watc M 3.3 - 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
Loving, NMEffective 38 min ago
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, HIEffective 2 hr ago
Financial
The latest global financial data
Cardano (ADA)
0.4403
-7.31%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
88894.02
-4.33%
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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%
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FTSE 100
9507.41
-0.47%
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DAX
23162.92
-0.08%
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S&P 500
6625.57
0.12%
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Nikkei
48537.7
-0.34%
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Volatility Index
23.44
-5.06%
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Crude Oil
59.25
-2.45%
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Gold
4076.7
0.25%
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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.
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.
Global security tensions remain extremely high, with multiple potential conflict zones emerging simultaneously. Russia continues aggressive military actions in Ukraine, while tensions between China and Taiwan escalate. The Pakistan-India relationship remains volatile, with potential for significant military confrontation. NATO's technological deployments and Russia's persistent military strikes indicate an increasingly unstable geopolitical landscape with potential for rapid escalation across multiple regions.