ok Volatility Index is down -13.534388%, currently at 23.51
Effective 4 min ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple major military powers are actively engaged in conflict with critical global energy infrastructure disrupted, resulting in an emerging global energy crisis with US gasoline prices surging 16%. Simultaneously, the eastern US faces severe weather threats including multiple tornado warnings. Conflicts are expected to continue for weeks with major powers declining to coordinate on intervention.
LAST UPDATED 03-16-2026 @ 03:33PM (CDT)World Clock
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01:33PMLondon
08:33PMMoscow
11:33PMBeijing
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The most recent eventsok Green forest fire notification in Myanmar
Nyaung-U, Mandalay Region Effective 29 min ago
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Heitai, Heilongjiang Effective 33 min ago
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advi AVO Atka volcanic complex YELLOW/ADVISORY - Seismic activity has declined but remains slightly elevated. SO2 gas and elevated surface temperatures detected in satellite data
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Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.2886
6.65%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
74046.12
1.67%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.10185
4.59%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2332.92
7.08%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
95.83
3.79%
Coinbase
DOW
46946.41
0.83%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10317.69
0.55%
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DAX
23564.01
0.50%
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S&P 500
6699.38
1.01%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
53751.15
-0.13%
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Volatility Index
23.51
-13.53%
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Crude Oil
93.38
-5.40%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
5021.1
-0.80%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
47287
0.86%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
3.502
16.15%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.363
16.69%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
3.352
16.47%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
3.419
15.23%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.33
17.67%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.276
17.25%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.109
17.59%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
3.258
18.13%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.69
12.74%
US EIA
Financial markets show mixed performance with cryptocurrency assets gaining significantly (Ethereum +5.54%, Cardano +5.25%, Dogecoin +3.65%) while major equity indices advance moderately (S&P 500 +1.09%, DOW +0.85%). The most concerning development is an unprecedented surge in U.S. gasoline prices across all regions, with national average regular gasoline up 16.15% and regional variations ranging from 12.74% (West Coast) to 18.13% (Rocky Mountain), indicating significant supply-side pressure. Precious metals show weakness with gold declining 1.11%, while the Volatility Index decreased 11.36%, suggesting reduced short-term market anxiety despite inflationary headwinds.
Data
The latest global dataGeomagnetic Storm
none
Radio Blackout
none
Solar Radiation
none
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
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
Afghanistan
Level 4
Cote d Ivoire
Level 2
International travel advisories indicate elevated risk in the Middle East, with both Oman and Saudi Arabia rated at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) status. Finland maintains a Level 1 advisory recommending exercise of normal precautions. All space weather indices remain normal with no geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or elevated solar radiation events currently reported, indicating stable conditions in the magnetosphere and near-Earth space environment.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Military sites and 90% of crude oil trade: Why this Iranian island struck by the US is so important
Russia Today ---
!!! EU divided on Iran war: Energy fears and security risks escalate across Europe
Russia Today ---
!!! Oil tanker attacked off Russian coast
Russia Today ---
!!! Moscow attacked by waves of drones – mayor
Russia Today ---
!!! Civilians pulled from rubble after US-Israeli strikes on Tehran
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Destruction in Beirut as bombing and mass displacement continue
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Kabul hit by explosions; Afghanistan blames Pakistan airstrikes amid tensions
WION News ---
!!! Dubai flights disrupted after drone attack near airport; missile kills 1 in Abu Dhabi
South China Morning Post ---
!!! How badly has the Iran war hit the global economy? The tell-tale signs
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Possibility of long war source of concern Israeli military leaders
France24 ---
Military sites and 90% of crude oil trade: Why this Iranian island struck by the US is so important
Russia Today ---
EU divided on Iran war: Energy fears and security risks escalate across Europe
Russia Today ---
Dwindling stockpiles and soaring costs: US allies struggle to contain Iranian attacks EXPLAINER
Russia Today ---
Oil tanker attacked off Russian coast
Russia Today ---
Europe not interested in Ukraine peace process – Kremlin
Russia Today ---
Trump demands China, other nations deploy warships to Strait of Hormuz (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)
Russia Today ---
No peace until US moves out of Persian Gulf – senior Iranian official
Russia Today ---
Moscow attacked by waves of drones – mayor
Russia Today ---
Civilians pulled from rubble after US-Israeli strikes on Tehran
Al Jazeera ---
US responsible for deadly attack on Iranian school: Amnesty International
Al Jazeera ---
Afghanistan says children among four killed in latest attacks by Pakistan
Al Jazeera ---
How badly has the Iran war hit the global economy? The tell-tale signs
Al Jazeera ---
European leaders reject military involvement in Strait of Hormuz
Al Jazeera ---
Kenya and Russia agree no Kenyans will be recruited for Ukraine war
Al Jazeera ---
US says it has destroyed Iran missile capacity: How is Iran still shooting?
Al Jazeera ---
Qatar calls on Iran to stop Gulf attacks, urges diplomatic solution
Al Jazeera ---
Qatar insists Iran is targeting civilian areas
Al Jazeera ---
In Lebanon, Israel is using occupation as negotiating tool, say analysts
Al Jazeera ---
Destruction in Beirut as bombing and mass displacement continue
Al Jazeera ---
Kabul hit by explosions; Afghanistan blames Pakistan airstrikes amid tensions
WION News ---
Rubio to announce nations joining Hormuz coalition: Trump says Iran wants a deal
WION News ---
Jaishankar meets EU leaders in Brussels, discusses Ukraine & West Asia conflict
WION News ---
Oscar-winner Sean Penn skips Academy Awards ceremony to visit Zelensky in Kyiv
South China Morning Post ---
Emirates flies full flights out of Dubai, near-empty ones back
South China Morning Post ---
China and the US end trade talks in Paris as doubts form over Trump visit
South China Morning Post ---
Europe says it must rearm– but to what end?
South China Morning Post ---
Papers please: China raises pressure on Panama amid canal row with ship inspection wave
South China Morning Post ---
Dubai flights disrupted after drone attack near airport; missile kills 1 in Abu Dhabi
South China Morning Post ---
China may snub Trump plea for help in Strait of Hormuz
South China Morning Post ---
How US-Israel war on Iran rocks foundations of the Abraham Accords
South China Morning Post ---
Brother of Michigan synagogue attacker was Hezbollah commander, Israeli military claims
South China Morning Post ---
US realising it 'needs help from allies even if all-powerful militarily'
France24 ---
Replay: Trump says US dismantled Iran's defense as Middle East war continues
France24 ---
Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanese town
France24 ---
'Kurds can play a significant role in a breakthrough in Iran,' Iranian Kurdish leader says
France24 ---
Russia is 'country that benefits most the longer Middle East war continues'
France24 ---
Europe refuses to join Middle East war, weighs options to secure Strait of Hormuz
France24 ---
Lava flows reach Indian Ocean on France's Réunion Island
France24 ---
Possibility of long war source of concern Israeli military leaders
France24 ---
Iranians grapple with whether to flee the country because of the war
Associated Press ---
A photo captures black spots on clothespins that reveal the environmental toll of conflict in Tehran
Associated Press ---
Milan Cortina Paralympics end with another boycott by Ukraine at Games marked by Russia's return
Associated Press ---
Active regional warfare centered on Iran is causing immediate humanitarian and global economic disruption with escalating risks across multiple conflict zones.
