ok Crude Oil is down -9.410993%, currently at 82.59
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There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple serious situations are developing globally, including Iran-US tensions with force positioning, a humanitarian crisis in South Sudan with famine warnings affecting 1.2 million people, ongoing Middle East conflict, and significant severe weather across the US Midwest and South. While no active major power warfare is occurring, the convergence of regional conflicts, critical infrastructure threats, and force positioning suggests elevated risk conditions warranting preparedness attention over the coming weeks.
LAST UPDATED 04-18-2026 @ 01:00AM (CDT)World Clock
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11:00PMLondon
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09:00AMBeijing
02:00PMUrgent
The most severe events and alertswarn Flood Warning
Effective 60 min ago Stockton, MO (Cedar County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertswarn Flood Warning
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Events
The most recent eventswatc M 3.5 - 45 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska
Cohoe, AK Effective 25 min ago
ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.2M, Depth:35km) in Kuril Islands 18/04/2026 04:40 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
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Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.2576
-0.46%
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Bitcoin (BTC)
77163.98
0.09%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.09886
-0.60%
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Ethereum (ETH)
2408.28
-0.48%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
88.4
-0.45%
Coinbase
DOW
49447.43
1.79%
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FTSE 100
10667.63
0.73%
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DAX
24702.24
2.27%
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S&P 500
7126.06
1.20%
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Nikkei
58475.9
-1.75%
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Volatility Index
17.48
-2.56%
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Crude Oil
82.59
-9.41%
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Gold
4879.6
1.48%
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DOW Futures
49641
1.79%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
4.123
0.07%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.954
-1.15%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
3.965
0.51%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
4.093
0.17%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.864
-2.45%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.886
3.05%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.741
-1.21%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
3.895
0.05%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
5.377
-0.35%
US EIA
Global equity markets showed predominantly positive performance, with European indices leading gains including the DAX up 2.27% and FTSE 100 up 0.73%. US markets performed well with the S&P 500 up 1.20% and DOW up 1.79%, while futures markets showed continued strength. Cryptocurrency markets experienced minor fluctuations with Bitcoin up 0.27% and Ethereum up 0.13%, though Cardano declined 0.43%. Commodity markets showed volatility with crude oil declining significantly by 7.86% while gold gained 0.85%. Regional gasoline prices displayed mixed movement with Midwest prices rising 3.05% while Gulf Coast prices fell 1.21%.
Data
The latest global dataTogo
Level 2
Singapore
Level 1
The Kyrgyz Republic
Level 1
Cuba
Level 2
Australia
Level 1
Georgia
Level 1
Nicaragua
Level 3
Latvia
Level 1
Geomagnetic Storm
none
Radio Blackout
none
Solar Radiation
none
Haiti
Level 4
Hungary
Level 1
Mauritius
Level 1
Trinidad and Tobago
Level 3
Barbados
Level 1
Bermuda
Level 1
Oman
Level 3
Oman
Level 3
Luxembourg
Level 1
Nigeria
Level 3
São Tomé and Príncipe
Level 3
Costa Rica
Level 2
Ethiopia
Level 3
Estonia
Level 1
Nepal
Level 2
Colombia
Level 3
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 4 - BLUE
Gabon
Level 2
Gabon
Level 2
Malaysia
Level 1
Slovakia
Level 1
Ireland
Level 1
Ireland
Level 1
Haiti remains at the highest travel alert level (Level 4: Do Not Travel) due to persistent security and humanitarian concerns. Nicaragua is at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), indicating significant elevated caution for visitors. Cuba and Togo are both at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution), suggesting moderate risk factors in those nations. The majority of monitored countries including Australia, Singapore, Georgia, Latvia, and Hungary remain at Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions), indicating stable conditions. Space weather monitoring shows normal conditions with no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation warnings.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Iran rejects Trump claim on deal to surrender nuclear material stockpiles
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Israeli attacks killed over 38,000 women, girls in Gaza since October 2023, UN says
South China Morning Post ---
!!! 1.2 million people uprooted by war
France24 ---
!!! China steps out of the shadows in Iran war
France24 ---
Global powers reject Sudan rival government
Russia Today ---
Ceasefire agreed between Israel and Lebanon – Trump
Russia Today ---
Indian refiners paying for Iranian oil in yuan – Reuters
Russia Today ---
Iran rejects Trump claim on deal to surrender nuclear material stockpiles
Al Jazeera ---
Lebanon president says country is no longer a pawn amid Israel ceasefire
Al Jazeera ---
US Congress extends controversial surveillance power under FISA for 10 days
Al Jazeera ---
World reacts to Strait of Hormuz reopening amid US-Iran conflict
Al Jazeera ---
Shipping firms seek clarifications before crossing Hormuz
Al Jazeera ---
US issues another Russian oil sanctions waiver. What does it mean for India?
WION News ---
Spain signs deals with Brazil as Sanchez builds anti-Trump bloc
South China Morning Post ---
Iran, US say Strait of Hormuz is fully open to commercial vessels
South China Morning Post ---
Israeli attacks killed over 38,000 women, girls in Gaza since October 2023, UN says
South China Morning Post ---
Pakistan oil tanker becomes first to exit through Hormuz since US blockade began
South China Morning Post ---
Macron, Meloni, Starmer and Merz welcome Hormuz Strait reopening
France24 ---
Macron urges permanent reopening of Hormuz Strait
France24 ---
Europe welcomes Hormuz Strait reopening
France24 ---
China steps out of the shadows in Iran war
France24 ---
The truce in Lebanon is key to ending the wider Iran war, but challenges remain
Associated Press ---
Coast Guard searches for 6 people after losing contact with boat following Typhoon Sinlaku
Associated Press ---
1.2 million people uprooted by war
France24 ---
Active conflicts across the Middle East and Africa are intersecting with major power tensions, creating multiple simultaneous crises that require close monitoring and coordinated international response.
