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Effective 7 hr ago Kodiak Station, AK (Kodiak Island Borough) US
There are no serious national events at this time.
The current global situation presents a complex landscape of moderate geopolitical tensions and localized challenges. Weather advisories are active across multiple US regions, with seismic activities recorded globally at relatively low magnitudes. Market performance shows mixed trends with some downward movements. Geopolitical tensions are escalating, particularly in regions like Ukraine, the Middle East, and between Pakistan and India, with NATO members preparing for potential confrontations. While no immediate critical threats to US national security exist, the international security environment demonstrates increasing volatility and potential for rapid escalation.
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The most severe events and alertswarn Dogecoin (DOGE) is down -8.747835%, currently at 0.1475
Effective 6 min ago ---
extr South Sudan - Level 4: Do Not Travel - Level 4: Do Not Travel
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Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Test Message
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Events
The most recent eventswatc HVO Kilauea ORANGE/WATCH - The Kīlauea summit eruption is paused. Glow continued from the south and north vents overnight. The current forecast window for episode 37 is November 21–25.
Volcano, HI Effective 1 hr ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.4403
-7.31%
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Bitcoin (BTC)
88894.02
-4.33%
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Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.1475
-8.75%
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Ethereum (ETH)
2874.71
-7.91%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
131.17
-6.73%
Coinbase
DOW
46015.16
-0.17%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
9507.41
-0.47%
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DAX
23162.92
-0.08%
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S&P 500
6625.57
0.12%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
48537.7
-0.34%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
23.44
-5.06%
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Crude Oil
59.25
-2.45%
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Gold
4076.7
0.25%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
46150
-0.07%
Yahoo Finance
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
Global markets showed mixed but generally negative trends, with major indices like DOW, DAX, and FTSE 100 experiencing slight declines. Cryptocurrencies, particularly Solana, Ethereum, Dogecoin, and Cardano, saw significant downturns. The S&P 500 was a notable exception, showing a modest increase.
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
Liberia
Level 2
Fiji
Level 1
Laos
Level 2
Geomagnetic Storm
none
Radio Blackout
none
Solar Radiation
none
DEFCON 5 - GREEN
DEFCON 5
North Korea
Level 1
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 are in effect for several countries, with Ethiopia, Burundi, and Papua New Guinea at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel). Several countries are at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution), including Moldova, Jamaica, Sweden, and Liberia. Most countries remain at Level 1 (Normal Precautions). Military readiness remains at DEFCON 5.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Ukraine: Massive Russian strikes hit western region
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!!! US sells $700 million air-defence system to Taiwan
WION ---
!!! Taiwan tensions: China-Japan row hits trade and travel amid escalating rhetoric
France24 ---
!!! Israel strikes southern Lebanon amid rising tensions with Hezbollah
France24 ---
Russia destroys Ukrainian US-made missile launchers – MOD
Russia Today ---
Strategic Threats&Global Stability Briefing– November 17, 2025
DEFCON Warning System ---
Global security tensions remain high with multiple potential flashpoints emerging. Ongoing conflicts in Ukraine continue to escalate, with significant Russian missile strikes threatening civilian infrastructure. Geopolitical tensions are particularly acute in the Taiwan Strait, with China-US strategic competition intensifying. The Middle East remains volatile, with Israel conducting strikes in Lebanon and heightened tensions with Hezbollah. Concurrent global challenges include regional conflicts, potential humanitarian crises, and increasing military posturing by major powers. The international system appears increasingly unstable, with multiple regions at risk of further escalation.
