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Effective 25 min ago North Bend, WA (King County) US
There are no serious national events at this time.
Active military escalation in the Middle East with Iranian attacks on US facilities and destabilization of global energy supply routes is creating immediate economic disruption and compounding regional instability. Simultaneous geopolitical tensions with major powers and domestic natural disaster threats warrant elevated preparedness across multiple sectors.
LAST UPDATED 03-18-2026 @ 03:00PM (CDT)World Clock
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Effective 29 min ago North Bend, WA (King County) US
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Events
The most recent eventsadvi 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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advi AVO Shishaldin YELLOW/ADVISORY - Low-level unrest continues, with small volcanic earthquakes, infrasound, and tremor. Steam plume and sulfur dioxide emissions observed.
King Cove, AK Effective 18 min ago
watc AVO Great Sitkin ORANGE/WATCH - Slow eruption of lava within the summit crater continues. Rockfalls and warm temperatures observed.
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ok M 2.6 - 79 km S of Kaktovik, Alaska
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Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.2723
-5.78%
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Bitcoin (BTC)
71031.32
-3.93%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.0946
-5.60%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2183.58
-5.80%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
89.62
-5.31%
Coinbase
DOW
46227.26
-1.63%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10305.29
-0.94%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
23502.25
-0.96%
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S&P 500
6629.05
-1.30%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
55239.4
2.87%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
24.1
7.73%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
97.45
2.01%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4854
-3.08%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
46557
-1.67%
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 notable volatility with concerning trends in energy and cryptocurrency sectors. Gasoline prices across the United States have surged dramatically, with the Rocky Mountain region experiencing an extreme 11.63% increase, followed by the Gulf Coast at 9.75%, and significant increases of 5.5-7.1% across all other regions, currently averaging $3.72 nationally. Major cryptocurrencies are uniformly declining, with Ethereum and Cardano down approximately 5.8%, Solana down 5.31%, and Dogecoin down 5.60%. Traditional equity markets show weakness with the S&P 500 down 1.30%, the DOW down 1.63%, and the Volatility Index up 7.73%, indicating increased market uncertainty. Gold has declined 3.08%, while crude oil remains up 2.01%.
Data
The latest global dataAustralia
Level 1
Geomagnetic 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
Global status indicators present a favorable picture for civilian safety in monitored sectors. Australia maintains a Level 1 Exercise Normal Precautions travel advisory, representing standard baseline conditions. Space weather monitoring shows no active threats, with no geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events currently reported. These indicators suggest no significant atmospheric or electromagnetic disruptions that could amplify other risks.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Israelis had just returned to this northern town after the last war. Now rockets are flying again
Associated Press ---
!!! Beirut building collapses amid fresh Israeli strikes in capital city's centre
France24 ---
!!! Iran threatens to strike Gulf energy facilities after South Pars attack
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Tens of millions more in acute hunger if Mideast war drags on, UN warns
France24 ---
!!! Mystery projectile hits Iran nuclear power complex, highlighting war risks
South China Morning Post ---
!!! 'Decapitation' strategy: Israel seeks to destroy Iran command and control
France24 ---
!!! Dwindling stockpiles and soaring costs: US allies struggle to contain Iranian attacks
Russia Today ---
!!! The Strait of Hormuz crisis: Why the US may be heading toward a strategic disaster
Russia Today ---
Israelis had just returned to this northern town after the last war. Now rockets are flying again
Associated Press ---
Trump pays his respects in Delaware to 6 US service members killed in the Middle East
Associated Press ---
Iran war pushes countries into energy triage as they conserve power and curb soaring prices
Associated Press ---
Pakistan and Afghanistan announce temporary pause in fighting, 2 days after deadly Kabul strike
Associated Press ---
Many in Egypt struggle as the costs of a distant war drive up prices in local markets
Associated Press ---
South Africa has no reason to cut ties with Iran – official
Russia Today ---
The Strait of Hormuz crisis: Why the US may be heading toward a strategic disaster
Russia Today ---
China is betting on an AI-powered army ANALYSIS
Russia Today ---
Dwindling stockpiles and soaring costs: US allies struggle to contain Iranian attacks
Russia Today ---
Looks like the EU might have to pay Zelensky just to shut up
Russia Today ---
Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of killing 400 in hospital strike (VIDEO)
Russia Today ---
EU losing credibility – ex-foreign policy chief
Russia Today ---
Hungary rules out compromises on Ukraine loan
Russia Today ---
India denies Iran seeking release of seized tankers
Russia Today ---
Cuba suffers nationwide power outage amid US blockade
Russia Today ---
Gunshots disperse crowd during Persian New Year festivities in Tehran
Al Jazeera ---
Trump wants to overthrow the Cuban president
Al Jazeera ---
Iran threatens to strike Gulf energy facilities after South Pars attack
Al Jazeera ---
How Dubai and UAE are being affected by Iran attacks and US-Israeli war
Al Jazeera ---
Israel says it killed Iranian intelligence chief Khatib
Al Jazeera ---
Iran holds funerals for officials Larijani and Soleimani
Al Jazeera ---
Polish court clears extradition of Russian archaeologist to Ukraine
Al Jazeera ---
European groups join aid convoy to Cuba amid crippling oil blockade
Al Jazeera ---
Not just energy: How the Iran war could trigger a global food crisis
Al Jazeera ---
UN revises Kabul rehab strike toll as Pakistan denies targeting civilians
Al Jazeera ---
'Iran was not rebuilding nuclear enrichment after 2025 strikes', claims US intel
WION News ---
Iran threatens Gulf energy targets after Pars gas field struck, sending oil prices higher
South China Morning Post ---
Trump allows foreign ships between domestic ports to stabilize petrol costs amid Iran war
South China Morning Post ---
Red Sea fix? China-bound oil tankers tap Saudi plan to bypass Strait of Hormuz
South China Morning Post ---
Stockholm says Iran executed Swede after Tehran announces spy put to death
South China Morning Post ---
Mystery projectile hits Iran nuclear power complex, highlighting war risks
South China Morning Post ---
Satellite images reveal damage of the widening Middle East war
South China Morning Post ---
US military tracks 23 Chinese port projects in Latin America, general tells Congress
South China Morning Post ---
Tyre emptied as Israel orders evacuation across southern Lebanon
France24 ---
Crowds gather for funeral of top security official Ali Larijani
France24 ---
'Decapitation' strategy: Israel seeks to destroy Iran command and control
France24 ---
South Lebanon residents flee death and destruction
France24 ---
Trump pressures media on Iran war with claims of 'treason'
France24 ---
Tens of millions more in acute hunger if Mideast war drags on, UN warns
France24 ---
REPLAY: NATO chief Mark Rutte holds press conference
France24 ---
Cuba vows 'unbreakable resistance' as US pressure mounts
France24 ---
Zelensky on European tour to urge allies not to forget Ukraine
France24 ---
Syrian refugees flee Israeli offensive in Lebanon, returning to a Syria in ruins
France24 ---
What to know about the resignation of Joe Kent, counterterrorism chief and Trump loyalist
France24 ---
'Cuba is not Venezuela': Trump's takeover threat collides with 'disciplined revolutionary state'
France24 ---
To return to Gaza, Palestinian refugees first have to face Israeli-backed militias
France24 ---
Beirut building collapses amid fresh Israeli strikes in capital city's centre
France24 ---
NGO says 'hundreds killed and wounded' in Kabul drug clinic strike
France24 ---
An active and rapidly escalating Middle East conflict centered on Iran and Israel is disrupting global energy supplies and creating humanitarian emergencies, while additional US-led confrontations with Cuba and competing strategic interests with China compound global instability.
