There are no serious national events at this time.
Current global situation presents a complex and multi-faceted security landscape with several potential risk factors. Weather-related events are causing localized disruptions across the United States, with multiple advisories and warnings in effect. Seismic activity is widespread but currently at moderate levels, with earthquakes recorded in multiple global regions. Market conditions show slight volatility but no dramatic shifts. Geopolitically, significant tensions exist in the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region, with ongoing conflicts and territorial disputes raising international security concerns. Nuclear proliferation risks remain elevated, particularly concerning Iran's negotiation stance. While no single event represents an immediate catastrophic threat, the cumulative geopolitical tensions and regional instabilities suggest a precarious global environment.
LAST UPDATED 11-16-2025 @ 09:00PM (CST)
World Clock
At time of update
Washington, D.C.
10:00PM
Los Angeles
07:00PM
London
03:00AM
Moscow
06:00AM
Beijing
11:00AM
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 Small Craft Advisory
Curtice, OH
Effective 4 min agoExpires in 6 hr
advi Small Craft Advisory
Cleveland, OH
Effective 4 min agoExpires in 8 hr
advi Small Craft Advisory
Sandusky, OH
Effective 4 min agoExpires in 8 hr
advi Marine Weather Statement
Hercules, CA
Effective 4 min agoExpires in 8 hr
Events
The most recent events
ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 5M, Depth:35km) in Tonga Islands Region 16/11/2025 21:39 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
‘Ohonua, EUEffective 54 min ago
ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 5M, Depth:10km) in Central East Pacific Rise 17/11/2025 00:46 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
---Effective 2 hr ago
Financial
The latest global financial data
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
50011.53
-0.72%
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Volatility Index
19.83
-0.85%
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Crude Oil
59.44
-1.08%
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Gold
4089.6
-0.11%
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DOW Futures
47218
-0.02%
Yahoo Finance
Cardano (ADA)
0.4895
1.07%
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Bitcoin (BTC)
94900.03
0.76%
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Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.15975
0.82%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
3142.95
1.64%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
138.66
1.16%
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 are experiencing mixed but generally downward trends. Major indices like S&P 500, DAX, DOW, and FTSE 100 are showing slight declines. Cryptocurrencies are also down, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana experiencing negative movements. Gold remains relatively stable with a slight positive trend.
Travel advisories are in effect for several countries, with Ethiopia, Burundi, and Papua New Guinea at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), while countries like Moldova, Jamaica, Sweden, and Laos are at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). Global defense and space weather conditions remain at standard levels, with DEFCON 5 status maintained.
Global tensions remain high with multiple potential flashpoints emerging. Geopolitical instability continues to escalate, with particular focus on potential conflicts in the Taiwan Strait, ongoing tensions in Eastern Europe, and increasing volatility in the Middle East and Caribbean regions. Strategic military posturing by major powers suggests a complex and potentially dangerous international security environment, with multiple regions at risk of rapid escalation.