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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 @ 07:30PM (CST)

World Clock

At time of update

Washington, D.C.

08:30PM

Los Angeles

05:30PM

London

01:30AM

Moscow

04:30AM

Beijing

09:30AM

Urgent

The most severe events and alerts

warn Storm Warning

Effective 13 hr ago King Cove, AK (Aleutians East Borough) US

warn Storm Warning

Effective 13 hr ago King Cove, AK (Aleutians East Borough) US

warn Storm Warning

Effective 13 hr ago Kuskokwim Delta from 15 to 80 NM

warn Storm Warning

Effective 13 hr ago King Cove, AK (Aleutians East Borough) US

warn Storm Warning

Effective 13 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 Special Weather Statement

Alamosa East, CO
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 30 min

advi Special Weather Statement

Watford City, ND
Effective 8 min ago Expires in 3 hr

advi Coastal Flood Advisory

Bethel, AK
Effective 10 min ago Expires in 19 hr

advi Test Message

Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 14 min ago Expires in 4 min

Events

The most recent events

ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 5M, Depth:10km) in Central East Pacific Rise 17/11/2025 00:46 UTC, No people affected in 100km.

--- Effective 24 min ago

watc M 5.0 - central East Pacific Rise

central East Pacific Rise Effective 44 min ago

ok M 2.6 - 22 km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA

Borrego Springs, CA Effective 54 min ago

ok M 2.9 - 23 km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA

Borrego Springs, CA Effective 1 hr ago

ok M 2.8 - 2 km SSE of Liborio Negron Torres, Puerto Rico

Liborio Negron Torres, Sabana Grande 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
50159.15
-0.43%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
19.83
-0.85%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
59.49
-1.00%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4088.8
-0.13%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
47251
0.05%
Yahoo Finance
Cardano (ADA)
0.4888
0.93%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
94637.4
0.48%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.1594
0.60%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
3123.62
1.01%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
138.76
1.23%
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 financial markets are experiencing mixed but generally downward trends. Major indices like S&P 500, DAX, DOW, and FTSE 100 are showing slight declines. Cryptocurrencies are also down, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana experiencing negative movements. Gold remains relatively stable with a slight positive trend.

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), while countries like Moldova, Jamaica, Sweden, and Laos are at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). Global defense and space weather conditions remain at standard levels, with DEFCON 5 status maintained.

Headlines

The latest headlines of interest
Global tensions remain high with multiple potential flashpoints emerging. Geopolitical instability is evident across multiple regions, with particular concerns around Venezuela, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and the India-Pakistan border. Military posturing, regional conflicts, and potential escalation risks are prominent. The international system appears increasingly fragmented, with rising risks of localized conflicts and broader strategic confrontations. Economic pressures and political uncertainties are contributing to an increasingly complex global security environment.

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