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Effective 7 hr ago Adak to Kiska Pacific Side
There are no serious national events at this time.
Current global situation indicates multiple concurrent challenges across geopolitical, environmental, and economic domains. Weather advisories are widespread across the United States, with localized severe conditions. Seismic activity is notable in multiple Pacific Rim regions. Financial markets demonstrate moderate volatility. Geopolitical tensions remain elevated, with significant concerns around Russia-Ukraine conflict, China's military expansion, and potential nuclear proliferation risks. Humanitarian crises in regions like Nigeria and Afghanistan underscore systemic regional instabilities.
LAST UPDATED 11-22-2025 @ 02:00PM (CST)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
03:00PMLos Angeles
12:00PMLondon
08:00PMMoscow
11:00PMBeijing
04:00AMUrgent
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Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 4 min
advi Dense Fog Advisory
Sunnyside, CA
Effective 10 min ago Expires in 60 min
advi Small Craft Advisory
Lorain, OH
Effective 11 min ago Expires in 8 hr
advi Small Craft Advisory
Sandusky, OH
Effective 11 min ago Expires in 8 hr
advi Small Craft Advisory
North Kingsville, OH
Effective 11 min ago Expires in 8 hr
Events
The most recent eventsok Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:8.031km) in Costa Rica 22/11/2025 18:41 UTC, 300 thousand in 100km.
Puerto Cortés, Puntarenas Province Effective 59 min ago
watc HVO Kilauea ORANGE/WATCH - Periodic overflows occurred from the south and north vents yesterday and overnight. The current forecast window for episode 37 is today to November 26.
Volcano, HI Effective 1 hr ago
ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:167.319km) in Indonesia 22/11/2025 16:30 UTC, 40 thousand in 100km.
Tiakur, Maluku Effective 1 hr ago
watc M 5.1 - 67 km WSW of Puerto Cortés, Costa Rica
Puerto Cortés, Puntarenas Province Effective 1 hr ago
ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km) in Iraq 22/11/2025 16:29 UTC, 3.8 million in 100km.
Ar Riyāḑ, Kirkuk Effective 2 hr ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.4018
-1.76%
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Bitcoin (BTC)
84575.04
-0.58%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.13937
-0.57%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2749.73
-0.52%
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Solana (SOL)
127.25
-1.03%
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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
DOW
46245.41
1.08%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
9539.71
0.13%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
23091.87
-0.80%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
6602.99
0.98%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
48625.88
-2.40%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
23.43
-11.32%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
59.27
0.22%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4079.5
0.48%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
46321
1.08%
Yahoo Finance
Polygon (MATIC)
0.1995
-4.59%
Coinbase
Global financial markets showed mixed performance, with US indices like the S&P 500 and DOW experiencing gains, while cryptocurrency markets saw slight declines. The Volatility Index dropped significantly by 11.32%, indicating reduced market uncertainty. Commodities like crude oil and gold showed modest positive 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
Algeria
Level 2
Liberia
Level 2
Fiji
Level 1
Geomagnetic Storm
none
Radio Blackout
none
Solar Radiation
none
DEFCON 5 - GREEN
DEFCON 5
Egypt
Level 1
Laos
Level 2
North Korea
Level 1
Japan
Level 1
South Sudan
Level 4
South Africa
Level 1
Central African Republic
Level 4
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, with Ethiopia, Burundi, and Papua New Guinea at Level 3 ('Reconsider Travel'), while countries like Moldova, Jamaica, Sweden, and Algeria were at Level 2 ('Exercise Increased Caution'). Defense and space weather conditions remained stable at DEFCON 5.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interestStrategic Threats&Global Stability Briefing– November 17, 2025
DEFCON Warning System ---
EU rejects US-proposed Ukraine peace plan
Russia Today ---
Russian forces take full control of Kupyansk – Moscow
Russia Today ---
Israel launches strikes in latest test to fragile Gaza ceasefire
France24 ---
Global tensions remain high with multiple geopolitical flashpoints threatening regional and international stability. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine continues to strain international relations, with conflicting approaches to potential peace negotiations. Simultaneous challenges from China's military expansion, Iran's nuclear ambiguity, and escalating tensions in the Middle East create a complex and volatile international security environment. Military activities, particularly in Eastern Europe and the Red Sea, suggest increased risk of potential broader conflict escalation. The United States faces significant diplomatic and strategic challenges in managing these multiple concurrent global security threats.
