extr Volatility Index is up 11.305076%, currently at 26.78
Effective 25 min ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
A rapidly escalating multi-front crisis is actively occurring in the Middle East with direct Iran-Israel military exchanges involving nuclear facility strikes, US military posturing, and significant global economic impacts. Secondary conflicts in Ukraine and Sudan are simultaneously intensifying, while financial market instability and energy disruptions are affecting domestic economic conditions. The situation presents immediate escalation risk within days to weeks.
LAST UPDATED 03-22-2026 @ 11:02AM (CDT)World Clock
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09:02AMLondon
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07:02PMBeijing
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The most severe events and alertsAlerts
The most recent alertsadvi Test Message
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Events
The most recent eventsok M 2.8 - 90 km S of Sand Point, Alaska
Sand Point, AK Effective 20 min ago
watc M 6.2 - 171 km ENE of Hihifo, Tonga
Hihifo, NI Effective 35 min ago
watc M 6.2 - 149 km SSW of Lotofagā, Samoa
Lotofagā, Atua Effective 35 min ago
ok M 2.8 - 58 km S of Adak, Alaska
58 km S of Adak, Alaska Effective 38 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.2554
-0.82%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
68761.03
-0.22%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.09137
0.03%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2076.93
-0.37%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
87.24
-0.35%
Coinbase
DOW
45577.47
-0.96%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
9918.33
-1.44%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
22380.19
-2.01%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
6506.48
-1.51%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
53372.53
-3.38%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
26.78
11.31%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
98.23
2.80%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4574.9
-0.67%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
45893
-0.97%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
3.72
6.23%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.577
6.36%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
3.538
5.55%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
3.612
5.64%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.566
7.09%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.393
3.57%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.412
9.75%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
3.637
11.63%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.987
6.33%
US EIA
Financial markets are experiencing moderate to significant declines across global indices, with the Nikkei leading losses at -3.38%, followed by the DAX at -2.01% and S&P 500 at -1.51%, indicating broad equity weakness. The Volatility Index has spiked 11.31% to 26.78, reflecting elevated market uncertainty and investor concern. U.S. gasoline prices have surged sharply across all regions, with the most severe increases in the Rocky Mountain region (+11.63%) and Gulf Coast (+9.75%), driving the national average to $3.72 per gallon. Cryptocurrency markets are uniformly down (Bitcoin -0.12%, Ethereum -0.19%, Solana -0.17%), while crude oil has risen 2.80% to $98.23, indicating supply or geopolitical pressures.
Data
The latest global dataAustralia
Level 1
Geomagnetic Storm
none
Radio Blackout
none
Solar Radiation
none
Ireland
Level 1
Venezuela
Level 3
Finland
Level 1
Oman
Level 3
Saudi Arabia
Level 3
The Gambia
Level 1
Belize
Level 2
Azerbaijan
Level 3
Guatemala
Level 3
Singapore
Level 1
Togo
Level 2
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
Guinea
Level 2
Malawi
Level 2
Lebanon
Level 4
Malaysia
Level 1
Current global status indicators show generally normal conditions across most major regions, with Australia and Ireland both at Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions). Venezuela maintains a Level 3 travel advisory (Reconsider Travel) due to ongoing security and political concerns. Space weather monitoring shows no current geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events, indicating stable space weather conditions. Overall, international safety conditions remain largely stable with the notable exception of travel restrictions for Venezuela.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Live: Iran has fired more than 400 missiles at Israel since war began, IDF says
France24 ---
!!! Iran hits Dimona, Israeli town with nuclear facility, despite air defence interceptors
South China Morning Post ---
!!! US-Israel-Iran war LIVE: Iran warns to shut Hormuz if US strikes power plants
WION News ---
!!! Pentagon wants $200 billion Iran war chest – WaPo
Russia Today ---
!!! Iran war nears 3-front tipping point as Gulf energy hubs burn
South China Morning Post ---
!!! 2 buildings collapse in central Istanbul after gas explosion, search operations underway
Associated Press ---
!!! 64 killed– including 13 children – in attack on Sudan hospital, WHO says
South China Morning Post ---
Surprise, embarrassment, unease in Japan after Trump uses Pearl Harbor to defend Iran war
Associated Press ---
2 buildings collapse in central Istanbul after gas explosion, search operations underway
Associated Press ---
Kim Jong Un sits on a tank with his daughter at a military exercise
Associated Press ---
Pentagon wants $200 billion Iran war chest – WaPo
Russia Today ---
Hegseth says munitions for US, not Ukraine
Russia Today ---
Kremlin warns of global fallout from Ukrainian attacks on pipelines
Russia Today ---
Is Greater Israel already happening on the ground?
Al Jazeera ---
Hezbollah attack kills one in north Israel as assault on Lebanon continues
Al Jazeera ---
Moment Iranian strike hits central Tel Aviv
Al Jazeera ---
Netanyahu urges Europe to join fight against Iran, cites long-range ICBM attack
WION News ---
US-Israel-Iran war LIVE: Iran warns to shut Hormuz if US strikes power plants
WION News ---
Hormuz crisis underlines vulnerability of global trade chokepoints
South China Morning Post ---
US hub in Iraq targeted overnight by Iranian drones, rockets
South China Morning Post ---
64 killed– including 13 children – in attack on Sudan hospital, WHO says
South China Morning Post ---
Iran hits Dimona, Israeli town with nuclear facility, despite air defence interceptors
South China Morning Post ---
Hawaii suffers worst flooding in 20 years, with more rain expected
South China Morning Post ---
Iran war nears 3-front tipping point as Gulf energy hubs burn
South China Morning Post ---
Disarming Hezbollah 'extremely difficult', expert says amid Israel tensions
France24 ---
'How long can any nation survive without oil?': Cuba faces repeated blackouts amid blockade
France24 ---
'Disaster' for Gulf states if Iran targets desalination plants
France24 ---
Iran threatens key infrastructure in Middle East after Trump ultimatum
France24 ---
Iranian missile strikes injure more than 100 in southern Israel
France24 ---
US claims destroyed Iranian bunker housing weapons
France24 ---
The city of Nabatieh in Lebanon has been hit hard by Israeli airstrikes
France24 ---
A strike on a health care centre in Sudan killed at least 64 people, WHO says
France24 ---
Live: Iran has fired more than 400 missiles at Israel since war began, IDF says
France24 ---
An active and rapidly escalating Iran-Israel-US conflict is unfolding with unprecedented military strikes, critical infrastructure threats, and potential for regional catastrophe.
