extr Volatility Index is up 13.155972%, currently at 31.05
Effective 45 min ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Active military conflict in the Middle East involving US, Israel, Iran, and Russia is rapidly escalating with direct strikes and military asset deployments, while the domestic US faces severe fire weather warnings and volcanic monitoring alerts. Financial markets are experiencing notable volatility driven by geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruption risks.
LAST UPDATED 03-28-2026 @ 11:33AM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
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09:33AMLondon
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12:33AMUrgent
The most severe events and alertsAlerts
The most recent alertsEvents
The most recent eventsok Green forest fire notification in Myanmar
Loikaw, Kayah State Effective 24 min ago
ok Green forest fire notification in Thailand
Mae Ramat, Tak Effective 24 min ago
ok Green forest fire notification in Myanmar
Mae Ai, Chiang Mai Effective 24 min ago
ok Green forest fire notification in Laos
Ban Xèpôn, Savannakhet Province Effective 24 min ago
watc M 4.2 - 172 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste
Atauro, DI Effective 24 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.2514
2.20%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
66954.19
0.91%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.09403
4.45%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2025.2
1.69%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
83.68
0.76%
Coinbase
DOW
45166.64
-1.73%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
9967.35
-0.05%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
22300.75
-1.38%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
6368.85
-1.67%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
53373.07
-0.43%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
31.05
13.16%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
99.64
5.46%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4524.3
2.62%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
45424
-1.74%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
3.961
6.48%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.785
5.81%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
3.727
5.34%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
3.855
6.73%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.756
5.33%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.684
8.58%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.604
5.63%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
3.85
5.86%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
5.262
5.51%
US EIA
Financial markets are experiencing notable volatility with crude oil prices rising 7.09 percent to $101.18 per barrel and U.S. gasoline prices increasing significantly across all regions (5.3 to 8.6 percent), with Midwest prices approaching $3.68 per gallon and West Coast prices exceeding $5.26 per gallon. Major stock indices are declining with the DOW down 1.73 percent, S&P 500 down 1.67 percent, and the DAX down 1.38 percent. The Volatility Index has jumped 13.16 percent to 31.05, indicating elevated market uncertainty. Cryptocurrency markets are also experiencing declines across major coins including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana.
Data
The latest global dataThe Kyrgyz Republic
Level 1
Australia
Level 1
Georgia
Level 1
Latvia
Level 1
Geomagnetic Storm
none
Radio Blackout
none
Solar Radiation
none
Malaysia
Level 1
Singapore
Level 1
Slovakia
Level 1
Ireland
Level 1
Ireland
Level 1
Venezuela
Level 3
Togo
Level 2
Finland
Level 1
Oman
Level 3
Saudi Arabia
Level 3
The Gambia
Level 1
Belize
Level 2
Azerbaijan
Level 3
Guatemala
Level 3
Kuwait
Level 3
Lesotho
Level 2
Turkey
Level 2
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 4 - BLUE
North Macedonia
Level 1
Angola
Level 2
United Arab Emirates
Level 3
Cyprus
Level 3
Pakistan
Level 3
Bahrain
Level 3
Jordan
Level 3
Qatar
Level 3
Iraq
Level 4
International travel advisories and geomagnetic monitoring indicate normal conditions across the board. Major countries including the Kyrgyz Republic, Australia, Georgia, Latvia, Malaysia, and Singapore all maintain Level 1 status (Exercise Normal Precautions), reflecting stable geopolitical conditions. No geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events are currently active or forecast. Overall atmospheric and space weather conditions pose no elevated civilian safety concerns at this time.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! At least 15 US troops wounded in Iran strike on Saudi airbase: Reports
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Israeli strike hits Tehran home, killing several children
France24 ---
!!! Beirut 'holding its breath' as Israel launches strikes across Lebanon
France24 ---
!!! Houthis launch first attack on Israel since outbreak of Iran war, fire missiles
WION News ---
!!! Iran strike wounds US troops and damages planes at Saudi airbase
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Russian attacks kill at least five across Ukraine as Ukrainian drone strike kills child in Russia
France24 ---
!!! Arctic sea ice hits lowest winter level as unprecedented heat hits smashes records all over Earth
Associated Press ---
Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 4 as deal to end war dims
Al Jazeera ---
Houthis launch first attack on Israel since outbreak of Iran war, fire missiles
WION News ---
Iran strike wounds US troops and damages planes at Saudi airbase
South China Morning Post ---
Israeli strike hits Tehran home, killing several children
France24 ---
Beirut 'holding its breath' as Israel launches strikes across Lebanon
France24 ---
Iranian-backed Houthi rebels say launched missile attack on Israel
France24 ---
Yemen's Houthis claim missile attack on Israel in expanding conflict
France24 ---
Russian attacks kill at least five across Ukraine as Ukrainian drone strike kills child in Russia
France24 ---
Arctic sea ice hits lowest winter level as unprecedented heat hits smashes records all over Earth
Associated Press ---
At least 15 US troops wounded in Iran strike on Saudi airbase: Reports
Al Jazeera ---
At least 22 migrants die off Greece after 6 days at sea
Al Jazeera ---
Cuba holds civilian military drills amid deepening fuel crisis
France24 ---
One month into the war, Iranians wrestle with lost livelihoods, bombs and worries of the future
Associated Press ---
Egypt imposes business curfew to counter soaring fuel costs
France24 ---
Multiple active military conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, combined with severe natural disasters and economic crises, have created an escalating global security emergency.
