There are no serious national events at this time.
Current global situation presents a complex landscape of moderate risks across multiple domains. Weather advisories are active in the Great Lakes region with winter storm warnings. Seismic activity is moderate, with several earthquakes recorded globally and ongoing volcanic monitoring in Alaska. Financial markets show slight downturns with modest volatility. Geopolitical tensions remain elevated, particularly concerning the Ukraine conflict, China's military expansion, and potential maritime security challenges in the Red Sea. Travel advisories are in effect for several countries, indicating regional instability. While no immediate catastrophic threats are evident, the potential for escalation in international tensions remains significant.
LAST UPDATED 11-17-2025 @ 04:00AM (CST)
World Clock
At time of update
Washington, D.C.
05:00AM
Los Angeles
02:00AM
London
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Moscow
01:00PM
Beijing
06:00PM
Urgent
The most severe events and alerts
extr South Sudan - Level 4: Do Not Travel - Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 4 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 4 min agoExpires in 12 hr
warn Special Marine Warning
Castroville, CA
Effective 5 min agoExpires in 5 min
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 14 min agoExpires in 4 min
watc Freeze Watch
Sunrise Manor, NV
Effective 17 min agoExpires in 12 hr
Events
The most recent events
ok M 2.6 - 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
Loving, NMEffective 1 hr ago
watc M 3.4 - 85 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands
Road Town, 00Effective 2 hr ago
Financial
The latest global financial data
DOW
47147.48
-0.65%
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FTSE 100
9702.7
0.04%
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DAX
23902.89
0.11%
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S&P 500
6734.11
-0.05%
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Nikkei
50323.91
-0.10%
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Volatility Index
19.61
-1.11%
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Crude Oil
59.47
-1.03%
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Gold
4080.1
-0.34%
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DOW Futures
47344
0.24%
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Cardano (ADA)
0.4934
1.88%
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Bitcoin (BTC)
95546.5
1.45%
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Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.16148
1.91%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
3187.12
3.07%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
141.05
2.90%
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
Cryptocurrency markets showed positive movement, with Ethereum up 3.45%, Solana up 3.10%, and Bitcoin up 1.53%. Major stock indices showed mixed performance, with DOW Futures slightly up while S&P 500, Nikkei, and FTSE 100 were down. Commodities like Gold and Crude Oil also experienced slight declines.
Travel advisories are in effect for several countries, with Ethiopia, Burundi, and Papua New Guinea at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), while Moldova, Jamaica, Sweden, and Laos are at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). DEFCON status remains at Level 5 (Green), and no significant solar or geomagnetic disturbances were reported.
Global tensions remain high with multiple potential flashpoints emerging. The Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to escalate, with sustained Russian missile attacks on Ukrainian territories. Geopolitical tensions are particularly acute in the Asia-Pacific region, with China demonstrating aggressive maritime posturing near Japanese territories and continuing missile silo expansion. The Middle East remains volatile, with ongoing conflicts in Gaza and maritime provocations by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. Additionally, Venezuela's increasingly confrontational rhetoric toward potential US intervention presents another potential point of international friction. These developments suggest a complex and potentially unstable global security environment with multiple regions at risk of further escalation.