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There are no serious national events at this time.

The current global situation presents a complex and multi-faceted security landscape characterized by several key elements: localized severe weather events across the United States, moderate seismic activity in multiple regions, ongoing geopolitical tensions, and emerging maritime security risks. The Russian-Ukrainian conflict continues with intense missile attacks, while Middle Eastern tensions remain volatile. Simultaneously, natural disasters and humanitarian challenges are compounding global instability. Market indicators show downward trends in major indices, with cryptocurrency markets showing some positive movement. Travel advisories are in place for several countries, indicating potential regional risks.

LAST UPDATED 11-18-2025 @ 11:00PM (CST)

World Clock

At time of update

Washington, D.C.

12:00AM

Los Angeles

09:00PM

London

05:00AM

Moscow

08:00AM

Beijing

01:00PM

Urgent

The most severe events and alerts

warn Storm Warning

Effective 5 hr ago Kodiak Station, AK (Kodiak Island Borough) US

extr South Sudan - Level 4: Do Not Travel - Level 4: Do Not Travel

Effective 6 days ago ---

ok Volatility Index is up 10.321722%, currently at 24.69

Effective 56 min ago ---

Alerts

The most recent alerts

advi Test Message

Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 4 min

advi Small Craft Advisory

Bonny Doon, CA
Effective 10 min ago Expires in 60 min

advi Small Craft Advisory

Sea Ranch, CA
Effective 10 min ago Expires in 60 min

advi Small Craft Advisory

Bolinas, CA
Effective 10 min ago Expires in 8 hr

advi Small Craft Advisory

Sea Ranch, CA
Effective 10 min ago Expires in 8 hr

Events

The most recent events

watc M 3.1 - 109 km NW of Elfin Cove, Alaska

Haines, AK Effective 2 hr ago

Financial

The latest global financial data
Cardano (ADA)
0.4678
-1.52%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
91791.52
-1.21%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.15938
-1.40%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
3067.44
-1.74%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
139.55
-0.77%
Coinbase
DOW
46091.74
-1.07%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
9552.3
-1.27%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
23180.53
-1.74%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
6617.32
-0.83%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
48741.62
0.08%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
24.69
10.32%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
60.44
-0.49%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4073.7
0.18%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
46134
-0.11%
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 markets showed mixed performance, with DOW Futures slightly up, but major indices like S&P 500 and DOW experiencing downturns. Cryptocurrency markets were generally down, with Bitcoin and Ethereum showing negative trends. Commodities like Gold and Crude Oil also experienced minor fluctuations.

Data

The latest global data
Ethiopia
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Burundi
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Moldova
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Uzbekistan
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Bhutan
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Jamaica
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Papua New Guinea
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Portugal
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Anguilla
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Greece
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Sweden
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Liberia
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Fiji
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Laos
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Geomagnetic Storm
none
NOAA SWPC
Radio Blackout
none
NOAA SWPC
Solar Radiation
none
NOAA SWPC
DEFCON 5 - GREEN
DEFCON 5
DEFCON Warning System
North Korea
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Japan
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
South Sudan
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
South Africa
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Central African Republic
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Egypt
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Comoros
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Niger
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Tanzania
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Mali
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Dominican Republic
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Omaha, NE
11.0 - Cloudy
NWS
Antarctica
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Sudan
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Sri Lanka
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Ecuador
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Romania
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Spain
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Bulgaria
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Croatia
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Italy
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Lebanon
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Sao Tome and Principe
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
United Kingdom
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Equatorial Guinea
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Maldives
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Canada
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
South Korea
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Madagascar
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Barbados
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Sierra Leone
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Nepal
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Armenia
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Belarus
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Travel advisories were issued for several countries, including Ethiopia and Papua New Guinea at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), and Moldova and Jamaica at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). Most countries remained at Level 1 (Normal Precautions). Military readiness remained at DEFCON 5 (Green).

Headlines

The latest headlines of interest
Global security tensions are escalating across multiple regions, with significant potential for broader conflict. The Middle East remains volatile, with Israeli strikes in Lebanon and Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. Russia continues aggressive military operations in Ukraine and is signaling potential NATO confrontation. Geopolitical instability is evident in Venezuela's provocative rhetoric and ongoing regional conflicts in Africa and the Middle East. These developments suggest an increasingly complex and unpredictable international security landscape with potential implications for US strategic interests and global stability.

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