There are no serious national events at this time.
The current global situation presents a multi-faceted landscape of potential risks and challenges. Weather emergencies are widespread across the United States, with significant flood and thunderstorm activities. Seismic activity is notable globally, with multiple earthquakes recorded across different regions. Market conditions show volatility, with downward trends in major indices and cryptocurrency markets. Geopolitical tensions remain high, with active conflicts in Ukraine, maritime tensions in the Red Sea, and ongoing volatility in the Middle East. The Gaza situation continues to be complex, while emerging health risks like the Marburg virus outbreak in Ethiopia add additional layers of concern. While no single catastrophic event is imminent, the combination of environmental, geopolitical, and economic factors suggests a need for heightened awareness and preparedness.
LAST UPDATED 11-18-2025 @ 04:30AM (CST)
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The most severe events and alerts
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Effective 25 min agoSalem, MO (Dent County) US
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extr South Sudan - Level 4: Do Not Travel - Level 4: Do Not Travel
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Alerts
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Events
The most recent events
ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:45.026km) in Japan 18/11/2025 08:21 UTC, 30 thousand in 100km.
Hitokawame, AomoriEffective 2 hr ago
Financial
The latest global financial data
DOW
46590.24
-1.18%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
9595.08
-0.83%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
23324.3
-1.13%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
6672.41
-0.92%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
48702.98
-3.22%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
23.31
4.16%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
59.78
-0.22%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4033.6
-1.00%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
46549
-0.25%
Yahoo Finance
Cardano (ADA)
0.4657
-0.02%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
90883.99
-1.32%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.15649
2.96%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
3031.66
0.12%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
136.9
4.65%
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 financial markets showed negative trends, with major indices like DOW, S&P 500, FTSE 100, and DAX experiencing downward movements between 0.23% and 3.22%. Cryptocurrency markets showed mixed performance, with some tokens like Solana showing gains while Bitcoin experienced a decline.
Travel advisories were issued for several countries, with Ethiopia, Burundi, and Papua New Guinea at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), while countries like Moldova, Jamaica, and Sweden were at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). Defense and space weather conditions remained stable at DEFCON 5 and with no significant solar or geomagnetic disturbances.
Global security tensions remain elevated with multiple potential flashpoints. Ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East continue to strain international relations. Strategic threats from Russia, China, and Iran persist, with missile development and potential military escalation remaining key concerns. The US is actively engaged in diplomatic efforts, including UN resolutions for Gaza and monitoring global security challenges. Geopolitical instability, combined with regional conflicts and potential nuclear proliferation risks, presents a complex and volatile international landscape requiring careful diplomatic and strategic management.