There are no serious national events at this time.
The current global situation presents a multi-faceted landscape of potential risks and challenges. Weather-related advisories are active across the United States, with localized maritime and atmospheric conditions of concern. Seismic activity remains notable in the Pacific Ring of Fire, particularly in Alaska and Hawaii. Global financial markets are experiencing downward trends, with cryptocurrency markets showing significant volatility. Travel advisories are in place for several countries, indicating moderate international tensions. Geopolitically, significant security challenges exist, with ongoing conflicts in Ukraine, increasing tensions between China and neighboring countries, and humanitarian crises in Sudan and Afghanistan. While no immediate large-scale catastrophic threats are evident, the combination of geopolitical instability, regional conflicts, and economic uncertainty creates a complex and potentially volatile global environment.
LAST UPDATED 11-14-2025 @ 07:30PM (CST)
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Urgent
The most severe events and alerts
extr South Sudan - Level 4: Do Not Travel - Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 2 days ago---
Alerts
The most recent alerts
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 4 min agoExpires in 6 min
advi High Surf Advisory
Santa Margarita, CA
Effective 13 min agoExpires in 8 hr
advi High Surf Advisory
Santa Paula, CA
Effective 13 min agoExpires in 8 hr
advi Beach Hazards Statement
Santa Ynez, CA
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advi High Surf Advisory
Sunland, CA
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Events
The most recent events
ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km) in Indonesia 15/11/2025 00:14 UTC, 50 thousand in 100km.
Langgur, MalukuEffective 20 min ago
ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:9.932km) in Taiwan 14/11/2025 23:56 UTC, 10.8 million in 100km.
Yilan, TaiwanEffective 35 min ago
watc M 4.7 - 104 km SSW of Tual, Indonesia
Langgur, MalukuEffective 1 hr ago
watc M 4.7 - 38 km ENE of Yilan, Taiwan
Yilan, TaiwanEffective 2 hr ago
Financial
The latest global financial data
Cardano (ADA)
0.5012
0.66%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
94716.56
0.22%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.15903
0.95%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
3120.75
0.36%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
140.07
0.91%
Coinbase
DOW
47147.48
-0.65%
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FTSE 100
9698.37
-1.11%
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DAX
23876.55
-0.69%
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S&P 500
6734.11
-0.05%
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Nikkei
50376.53
-1.77%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
19.83
-0.85%
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Crude Oil
59.95
2.15%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4084.4
-2.62%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
47271
-0.58%
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 financial markets experienced widespread downward trends, with major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (-4.76%), Ethereum (-3.19%), and Cardano (-5.36%) showing significant declines. Traditional stock indices including S&P 500, DOW, DAX, and Nikkei all showed negative movement, while crude oil was the lone positive performer, rising 2.15%.
Travel advisories were issued for multiple countries, with Ethiopia, Burundi, and Papua New Guinea at Level 3 ('Reconsider Travel'), while Moldova, Jamaica, Sweden, and Laos were at Level 2 ('Exercise Increased Caution'). Geomagnetic, solar, and radio conditions remained normal, and DEFCON status remained at Level 5 (Green).
Global tensions remain high with multiple potential flashpoints threatening international stability. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine continues to escalate, with Russian drone attacks on Kyiv intensifying. Geopolitical pressure is mounting in the Asia-Pacific region, with China's aggressive stance towards Japan and Taiwan creating significant regional instability. The complex relationship between global powers, including China's support for Russia and Iran's nuclear tensions, presents a multifaceted challenge to international security. Concurrent humanitarian crises, including the Afghanistan earthquake and Palestinian displacement, further complicate the global strategic landscape. The United States must remain vigilant and prepared to respond to potential rapid developments in these volatile regions.