extr South Sudan - Level 4: Do Not Travel - Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 days ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Current global situation presents a multi-faceted landscape of moderate complexity. Weather advisories are widespread across the United States, with seismic activities recorded globally at moderate magnitudes. Financial markets are experiencing negative trends, and geopolitical tensions remain elevated. Strategic security challenges persist, particularly involving ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, with potential risks from Russia, China, and Iran. Diplomatic efforts are actively managing these complex international dynamics, focusing on conflict resolution and strategic monitoring.
LAST UPDATED 11-18-2025 @ 06:30AM (CST)World Clock
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The most severe events and alertsAlerts
The most recent alertsadvi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 6 min
warn Gale Warning
Sand Point, AK
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 13 hr
warn Gale Warning
King Cove, AK
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 13 hr
warn Gale Warning
King Cove, AK
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 13 hr
warn Gale Warning
Sand Point, AK
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 13 hr
Events
The most recent eventsok M 2.5 - 12 km NE of Ocotillo Wells, CA
Salton City, CA Effective 5 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataDOW
46590.24
-1.18%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
9561.79
-1.17%
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DAX
23322.77
-1.13%
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S&P 500
6672.41
-0.92%
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Nikkei
48702.98
-3.22%
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Volatility Index
23.25
3.89%
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Crude Oil
59.94
0.05%
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Gold
4048.4
-0.64%
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DOW Futures
46427
-0.51%
Yahoo Finance
Cardano (ADA)
0.4687
0.62%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
91404.02
-0.76%
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Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.15707
3.34%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
3065.25
1.23%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
137.94
5.44%
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 markets showed downward trends, with major indices like DOW, S&P 500, DAX, FTSE 100, and Nikkei experiencing declines. Cryptocurrency markets showed mixed performance, with Solana up 5.44% and Bitcoin down 0.76%. Crude oil and gold also experienced slight downward movements.
Data
The latest global dataEthiopia
Level 3
Burundi
Level 3
Moldova
Level 2
Uzbekistan
Level 1
Bhutan
Level 1
Jamaica
Level 2
Papua New Guinea
Level 3
Portugal
Level 1
Anguilla
Level 1
Greece
Level 1
Sweden
Level 2
Fiji
Level 1
Laos
Level 2
Geomagnetic Storm
none
Radio Blackout
none
Solar Radiation
none
DEFCON 5 - GREEN
DEFCON 5
Japan
Level 1
South Sudan
Level 4
South Africa
Level 1
Central African Republic
Level 4
Egypt
Level 1
Comoros
Level 2
Niger
Level 4
Tanzania
Level 3
Mali
Level 4
Dominican Republic
Level 1
Omaha, NE
11.0 - Cloudy
Antarctica
Level 1
Sudan
Level 4
Sri Lanka
Level 2
Ecuador
Level 2
Romania
Level 1
Spain
Level 1
Bulgaria
Level 1
Croatia
Level 1
Italy
Level 1
Lebanon
Level 4
Sao Tome and Principe
Level 2
United Kingdom
Level 1
Equatorial Guinea
Level 2
Maldives
Level 2
Canada
Level 1
South Korea
Level 1
Madagascar
Level 3
Barbados
Level 1
Sierra Leone
Level 2
Nepal
Level 3
Armenia
Level 2
Belarus
Level 4
Travel advisories were issued for several countries, including Ethiopia and Burundi at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), and Moldova and Jamaica at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). Most countries remain at Level 1 (Normal Precautions), and no significant solar, radio, or geomagnetic disturbances were reported.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Russia could strike NATO much earlier than predicted – German defense chief
Russia Today ---
Taliban asks world for help in wake of Afghanistan earthquake
SCMP ---
Death toll from earthquake in eastern Afghanistan passes 800
SCMP ---
UN Security Council passes US resolution backing international Gaza force
Al Jazeera ---
Current global security landscape presents multiple complex challenges with escalating tensions in multiple regions. Ongoing conflicts in Ukraine continue with persistent Russian missile attacks, while Middle Eastern instability remains high with potential maritime disruptions. Iran's internal political crisis and nuclear program uncertainty pose significant geopolitical risks. Humanitarian crises in Afghanistan and Sudan underscore broader regional fragility. The international community is actively seeking diplomatic and military solutions, with UN resolutions attempting to stabilize conflict zones, particularly in Gaza. Emerging maritime threats in strategic waterways like the Red Sea further complicate global security dynamics.
