There are no serious national events at this time.
The current global situation presents a complex security landscape with multiple potential risks. Weather and seismic activities are being monitored across various US regions, with localized challenges but no immediate national threats. However, international tensions are escalating, particularly in Ukraine, Venezuela, and the Middle East. Russia continues aggressive military actions, China is expanding missile capabilities, and ongoing conflicts in Gaza create potential for regional instability. While no immediate large-scale threats to US national security are evident, the geopolitical environment remains volatile and requires continuous strategic monitoring and diplomatic engagement.
LAST UPDATED 11-23-2025 @ 11:30AM (CST)
World Clock
At time of update
Washington, D.C.
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Los Angeles
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Urgent
The most severe events and alerts
warn Storm Warning
Effective 5 hr agoBering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International Date Line
warn Storm Warning
Effective 5 hr agoBering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N
extr South Sudan - Level 4: Do Not Travel - Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 11 days ago---
extr Volatility Index is down -11.3171835%, currently at 23.43
Effective 12 min ago---
Alerts
The most recent alerts
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
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Robstown, TX
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Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 16 min agoExpires in 6 min
advi Small Craft Advisory
Sturgeon Bay, WI
Effective 22 min agoExpires in 8 hr
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 26 min agoExpires in 16 min
Events
The most recent events
ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:143.101km) in Chile 23/11/2025 16:23 UTC, 30 thousand in 100km.
Pica, TarapacáEffective 46 min ago
watc M 3.1 - 55 km ESE of Pedro Bay, Alaska
Anchor Point, AKEffective 1 hr ago
watc M 4.7 - 40 km WNW of Ollagüe, Chile
Pica, TarapacáEffective 1 hr ago
ok M 2.6 - 10 km NW of Healdton, Oklahoma
Healdton, OKEffective 1 hr ago
watc M 4.2 - 73 km SSE of Nemuro, Japan
Nemuro, HokkaidoEffective 1 hr ago
Financial
The latest global financial data
DOW
46245.41
1.08%
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FTSE 100
9539.71
0.13%
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DAX
23091.87
-0.80%
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S&P 500
6602.99
0.98%
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Nikkei
48625.88
-2.40%
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Volatility Index
23.43
-11.32%
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Crude Oil
58.06
-1.83%
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Gold
4079.5
0.48%
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DOW Futures
46321
1.08%
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Cardano (ADA)
0.4173
3.16%
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Bitcoin (BTC)
87309.98
3.10%
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Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.14712
4.96%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2828.01
2.15%
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Solana (SOL)
132.65
4.02%
Coinbase
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
Cryptocurrency markets showed positive movement with Bitcoin up 2.38% at $86,700.37, Ethereum up 2.16% at $2,828.40, and Solana up 2.58% at $130.81. Major stock indices like S&P 500 and DOW were up, while the Nikkei experienced a 2.4% decline. The Volatility Index dropped significantly by 11.32%.
Travel advisories are in effect for several countries, with Ethiopia, Burundi, and Papua New Guinea at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), while Moldova, Jamaica, Sweden, Algeria, and Liberia are at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). Geopolitical and space weather conditions remain stable with DEFCON 5 status.
Current global security landscape indicates heightened geopolitical tensions across multiple regions. Russia continues aggressive military actions in Ukraine, while Venezuela and China present potential flashpoints for international conflict. Ongoing military buildups, regional instabilities, and diplomatic uncertainties suggest a complex and volatile international environment requiring close monitoring and strategic preparedness. Natural disasters and humanitarian challenges further complicate the global security matrix, demanding adaptive and comprehensive national defense strategies.