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There are no serious national events at this time.

Current global situation presents a complex and multi-faceted security landscape with several potential risk factors. Weather-related events are causing localized disruptions across the United States, with multiple advisories and warnings in effect. Seismic activity is widespread but currently at moderate levels, with earthquakes recorded in multiple global regions. Market conditions show slight volatility but no dramatic shifts. Geopolitically, significant tensions exist in the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region, with ongoing conflicts and territorial disputes raising international security concerns. Nuclear proliferation risks remain elevated, particularly concerning Iran's negotiation stance. While no single event represents an immediate catastrophic threat, the cumulative geopolitical tensions and regional instabilities suggest a precarious global environment.

LAST UPDATED 11-16-2025 @ 12:00noon (CST)

World Clock

At time of update

Washington, D.C.

01:00PM

Los Angeles

10:00AM

London

06:00PM

Moscow

09:00PM

Beijing

02:00AM

Urgent

The most severe events and alerts

warn Storm Warning

Effective 5 hr ago King Cove, AK (Aleutians East Borough) US

warn Storm Warning

Effective 5 hr ago King Cove, AK (Aleutians East Borough) US

warn Storm Warning

Effective 5 hr ago Kuskokwim Delta from 15 to 80 NM

warn Storm Warning

Effective 5 hr ago King Cove, AK (Aleutians East Borough) US

warn Storm Warning

Effective 5 hr ago King Cove, AK (Aleutians East Borough) US

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

Effective 4 days ago ---

Alerts

The most recent alerts

advi Test Message

Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 6 min

advi Wind Advisory

Bedford, PA
Effective 9 min ago Expires in 11 hr

advi Wind Advisory

Gettysburg, PA
Effective 9 min ago Expires in 11 hr

advi Dense Fog Advisory

Condon, OR
Effective 12 min ago Expires in 59 min

advi Winter Weather Advisory

Arlington, VT
Effective 14 min ago Expires in 16 hr

Events

The most recent events

ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:39.427km) in Papua New Guinea 16/11/2025 16:37 UTC, No people affected in 100km.

Panguna, Bougainville Effective 1 hr ago

watc M 4.9 - 156 km SW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea

Panguna, Bougainville Effective 1 hr ago

watc M 3.7 - 115 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska

Sand Point, AK Effective 1 hr ago

watc M 4.4 - 43 km ESE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia

Kasivobara, Sakhalin Oblast Effective 2 hr ago

ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:549.346km) in Fiji 16/11/2025 15:43 UTC, 4 thousand in 100km.

Tubou, Eastern Effective 2 hr ago

Financial

The latest global financial data
DOW
47147.48
-0.65%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
9698.37
-1.11%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
23876.55
-0.69%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
6734.11
-0.05%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
50376.53
-1.77%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
19.83
-0.85%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
60.09
2.39%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4094.2
-2.39%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
47229
-0.67%
Yahoo Finance
Cardano (ADA)
0.4783
-4.99%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
94252.69
-1.35%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.15565
-4.54%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
3058.22
-3.41%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
136.05
-2.51%
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 slight downward trends, with major indices like S&P 500, DAX, DOW, and FTSE 100 experiencing minor declines. Cryptocurrency markets also saw negative movements, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other altcoins experiencing drops between 1-4.5%. Notably, crude oil was the lone positive performer, rising 2.39%.

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
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
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
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
São Tomé and Príncipe
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
Sint Eustatius
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Travel advisories are in effect for several countries, with Ethiopia, Burundi, and Papua New Guinea at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel). Countries like Moldova, Jamaica, Sweden, and Laos are at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). Most other monitored countries remain at Level 1 (Normal Precautions). Military readiness remains at DEFCON 5 (Green).

Headlines

The latest headlines of interest
Global tensions remain high with multiple active conflict zones and potential escalation risks. The ongoing Israel-Hamas war continues to destabilize the Middle East, while Russia maintains aggressive military operations in Ukraine. China's missile silo expansion and potential Taiwan tensions present significant geopolitical challenges. Iran's nuclear program remains a critical concern, with diplomatic negotiations appearing increasingly unlikely. Multiple regional conflicts, including potential flashpoints in Venezuela and the Red Sea, suggest a complex and volatile international security environment that requires careful monitoring and strategic response.

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