There are no serious national events at this time.
Current global situation indicates multiple low-level risks across geopolitical, environmental, and economic domains. Weather advisories are active in multiple US regions with localized impact. Seismic activity is moderate with several earthquakes recorded globally, but no catastrophic events detected. Cryptocurrency and stock markets show mixed performance with minor fluctuations. Geopolitical tensions remain elevated, particularly in Ukraine and the Middle East, with ongoing diplomatic and military positioning. Travel advisories are in effect for several countries, suggesting regional instability. No immediate large-scale threats are currently evident, but continuous monitoring is recommended.
LAST UPDATED 11-17-2025 @ 02:00PM (CST)
World Clock
At time of update
Washington, D.C.
03:00PM
Los Angeles
12:00PM
London
08:00PM
Moscow
11:00PM
Beijing
04:00AM
Urgent
The most severe events and alerts
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 9 min agoVersailles, MO (Morgan County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 28 min agoWarsaw, MO (Benton County) US
extr South Sudan - Level 4: Do Not Travel - Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 days ago---
ok Volatility Index is up 12.355021%, currently at 22.28
Effective 39 min ago---
Alerts
The most recent alerts
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 4 min agoExpires in 6 min
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Versailles, MO
Effective 9 min agoExpires in 15 min
advi Special Weather Statement
Clinton, TN
Effective 11 min agoExpires in 1 day
advi Small Craft Advisory
Onancock, VA
Effective 12 min agoExpires in 8 hr
advi Small Craft Advisory
Ocean City, MD
Effective 12 min agoExpires in 8 hr
Events
The most recent events
ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.2M, Depth:33.331km) in Japan 17/11/2025 19:06 UTC, 460 thousand in MMI III.
Miyako, IwateEffective 35 min ago
watc M 5.5 - 107 km E of Miyako, Japan
Miyako, IwateEffective 54 min ago
watc M 4.7 - 52 km WSW of Puerto Cortés, Costa Rica
Puerto Cortés, Puntarenas ProvinceEffective 1 hr ago
ok M 2.8 - 49 km NNW of Rachel, Nevada
Alamo, NVEffective 2 hr ago
Financial
The latest global financial data
Cardano (ADA)
0.4641
-4.17%
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Bitcoin (BTC)
92077.34
-2.24%
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Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.15336
-3.21%
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Ethereum (ETH)
3009.3
-2.68%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
129.63
-5.43%
Coinbase
DOW
46698.32
-0.95%
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FTSE 100
9675.43
-0.24%
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DAX
23590.52
-1.20%
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S&P 500
6674.5
-0.89%
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Nikkei
50323.91
-0.10%
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Volatility Index
22.28
12.36%
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Crude Oil
59.99
-0.17%
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Gold
4061
-0.81%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
46796
-0.92%
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 show mixed and slightly negative trends, with the DOW, Nikkei, FTSE 100, and DAX experiencing minor declines. Cryptocurrency markets are volatile, with Bitcoin and Ethereum showing slight downward movements. The Volatility Index is up 3.38%, indicating increased market uncertainty.
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). Defense and space weather conditions remain at normal levels, with DEFCON 5 status maintained.
Global tensions are escalating across multiple regions, with significant geopolitical risks emerging. Potential military confrontations are developing in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region. Humanitarian crises continue to unfold, with regional conflicts, natural disasters, and potential disease outbreaks posing substantial challenges to international stability. The United States faces complex diplomatic and strategic challenges, with emerging threats requiring careful monitoring and potential intervention in multiple global hotspots.