extr Volatility Index is up 13.155972%, currently at 31.05
Effective 19 min ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
An escalating Israel-Iran military conflict with potential US involvement within weeks threatens global energy security and economic stability, while domestic weather hazards and volcanic monitoring require enhanced preparedness across multiple sectors.
LAST UPDATED 03-28-2026 @ 01:01AM (CDT)World Clock
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09:01AMBeijing
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Events
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Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.2454
-0.24%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
66238
-0.17%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.0901
0.09%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1991.05
-0.03%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
82.53
-0.63%
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%
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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
Solar Radiation
none
Radio Blackout
minor
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!!! Intense bombing in Tehran, Isfahan
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Rescue workers rush to save lives after south Tehran missile strike
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Iran attacks Prince Sultan air base in UAE: 10 Americans wounded | Watch
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!!! Smoke rises over Beirut suburbs after massive Israeli airstrike
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Israel launches strikes on nuclear sites as Iran warns of retaliation
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Iran strike wounds US troops and damages planes at Saudi airbase
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Israel confirms striking uranium processing facility, heavy water plant in Iran
WION News ---
!!! Guns in the streets as US, Israel intensify month-long attacks across Iran
Al Jazeera ---
!!! US may abandon NATO if allies refuse to help secure Hormuz Strait amid Iran war
WION News ---
!!! Drone reveals extent of Iranian missile damage in Israeli city of Arad
Al Jazeera ---
Intense bombing in Tehran, Isfahan
Al Jazeera ---
Trump says US-Israeli war on Iran creating a new Middle East
Al Jazeera ---
Rescue workers rush to save lives after south Tehran missile strike
Al Jazeera ---
Guns in the streets as US, Israel intensify month-long attacks across Iran
Al Jazeera ---
Israel launches strikes on nuclear sites as Iran warns of retaliation
Al Jazeera ---
Israel attacks major industrial and nuclear sites in Iran
Al Jazeera ---
Smoke rises over Beirut suburbs after massive Israeli airstrike
Al Jazeera ---
Iran attacks Prince Sultan air base in UAE: 10 Americans wounded | Watch
WION News ---
US may abandon NATO if allies refuse to help secure Hormuz Strait amid Iran war
WION News ---
Israel confirms striking uranium processing facility, heavy water plant in Iran
WION News ---
US special envoy Witkoff predicts Iran talks as war enters second month
South China Morning Post ---
Iran strike wounds US troops and damages planes at Saudi airbase
South China Morning Post ---
From semiconductors to medical tech, Iran war puts helium users on edge
South China Morning Post ---
Israel launches strikes on Iran with no sign of diplomatic breakthrough
South China Morning Post ---
Rubio says Iran war to last weeks, no US ground troops needed
France24 ---
War in Lebanon 'was imposed upon us', PM Nawaf Salam says
France24 ---
'New phenomenon of dangerous rhetoric': World leaders embrace proud disregard for international law
France24 ---
France rebukes Lavrov, says Russia does not defend international law
France24 ---
At G7, France hits back at Lavrov, says Russia does not defend international law
France24 ---
Why Pakistan has emerged as a mediator between US and Iran
France24 ---
US, Israeli war goals 'not realistic': Regime change in Iran 'can't be achieved' by airstrikes
France24 ---
Israel tightens media restrictions on war coverage
France24 ---
Analysis: 1 month into war, Iran is using insurgent tactics and holding the world economy hostage
Associated Press ---
Iran: The test the US cannot afford to fail
Russia Today ---
Most powerful energy crisis in human history is looming – Putin envoy
Russia Today ---
Russian cultural center in Prague attacked with Molotov cocktails (VIDEO)
Russia Today ---
Militants kill soldiers in Nigeria ambush
Russia Today ---
Iran war exposes rift between Europeans and their leaders – MEP
Russia Today ---
Who profits from a world at war? Inside the global boom in arms transfers
Russia Today ---
Moscow slams UK plan to seize oil tankers
Russia Today ---
Russia ready to offer India high-precision air defense systems – sources
Russia Today ---
Egypt imposes business curfew to counter soaring fuel costs
France24 ---
Drone reveals extent of Iranian missile damage in Israeli city of Arad
Al Jazeera ---
Trump administration sidelines, threatens Europe in Iran war: EU flounders in new world order
France24 ---
A major US-Israeli military campaign against Iran is actively escalating with expanding regional involvement and significant implications for global energy security and international stability.
