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There are no serious national events at this time.

Current global situation presents a complex landscape of moderate risks across multiple domains. Weather-related advisories are active in several US regions, indicating localized environmental challenges. Seismic activity is moderate, with multiple earthquakes recorded globally and ongoing volcanic monitoring. Financial markets show mixed signals, with cryptocurrency markets performing positively while traditional markets experience slight downturns. Geopolitical tensions are escalating, particularly in Ukraine, the Middle East, and potential maritime conflicts involving Houthi attacks and China-Japan regional dynamics. While no immediate catastrophic threats are evident, the interconnected nature of these challenges requires sustained vigilance and diplomatic engagement.

LAST UPDATED 11-15-2025 @ 04:00AM (CST)

World Clock

At time of update

Washington, D.C.

05:00AM

Los Angeles

02:00AM

London

10:00AM

Moscow

01:00PM

Beijing

06:00PM

Urgent

The most severe events and alerts

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

Effective 2 days ago ---

Alerts

The most recent alerts

advi Test Message

Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 6 min

advi Test Message

Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 14 min ago Expires in 4 min

advi Special Weather Statement

Sandstone, MN
Effective 14 min ago Expires in 5 hr

advi Test Message

Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 24 min ago Expires in 14 min

advi Test Message

Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 34 min ago Expires in 24 min

Events

The most recent events

ok M 2.5 - 59 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska

Anchor Point, AK Effective 35 min ago

ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km) in Philippines 15/11/2025 07:38 UTC, 4.7 million in 100km.

Hagdan, Central Visayas Effective 2 hr ago

Financial

The latest global financial data
Cardano (ADA)
0.5009
0.60%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
95803.43
1.38%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.16096
2.18%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
3141.36
1.02%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
140.76
1.41%
Coinbase
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
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 between 0.05% and 1.1%. Cryptocurrency markets were positive, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other altcoins showing gains between 1.8% and 3.5%. Crude oil was up 2.38%, while gold experienced a 2.39% decline.

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 were issued 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). Most other countries remain at Level 1 (Normal Precautions). Defense and space weather conditions remain stable.

Headlines

The latest headlines of interest
Global security tensions remain high with multiple active conflict zones. Russia continues aggressive military operations in Ukraine, escalating risks of broader regional instability. Maritime tensions in the Red Sea and potential provocations by Yemen's Houthis pose risks to international shipping. The US is strategically repositioning military assets in the Caribbean, suggesting growing geopolitical concerns. Concurrent challenges include humanitarian crises in Afghanistan, ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, and potential environmental risks from significant solar storm activity. The international community faces complex, interconnected security challenges requiring careful diplomatic and strategic management.

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