extr Volatility Index is up 11.305076%, currently at 26.78
Effective 56 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 @ 10:33AM (CDT)World Clock
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The most severe events and alertswarn Flood Warning
Effective 32 min ago Benton City, WA (Benton County) US
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Effective 32 min ago Ahtanum, WA (Yakima County) US
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Events
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Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.2562
-0.50%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
68829.17
-0.12%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.09161
0.30%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2080.59
-0.19%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
87.4
-0.17%
Coinbase
DOW
45577.47
-0.96%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
9918.33
-1.44%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
22380.19
-2.01%
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S&P 500
6506.48
-1.51%
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Nikkei
53372.53
-3.38%
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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!!! US hub in Iraq targeted overnight by Iranian drones, rockets
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Iranian missile strikes injure more than 100 in southern Israel
France24 ---
!!! Iran hits Dimona, Israeli town with nuclear facility, despite air defence interceptors
South China Morning Post ---
!!! 64 killed– including 13 children – in attack on Sudan hospital, WHO says
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Live: Iran has fired more than 400 missiles at Israel since war began, IDF says
France24 ---
!!! Iran war nears 3-front tipping point as Gulf energy hubs burn
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Iran strikes Israeli nuclear town in retaliation for Natanz attack amid escalating conflict
France24 ---
!!! 🔴 Iranian missile hit town housing nuclear facility, Israeli army says
France24 ---
!!! Iranian missile struck town housing nuclear facility: Iran war shows 'no signs of abating'
France24 ---
!!! Saudi Arabia threatens military action against Iran
Russia Today ---
!!! Hormuz crisis underlines vulnerability of global trade chokepoints
South China Morning Post ---
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 ---
Iran war nears 3-front tipping point as Gulf energy hubs burn
South China Morning Post ---
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 ---
Cuba suffers second nationwide blackout in less than a week
France24 ---
Iran strikes Israeli nuclear town in retaliation for Natanz attack amid escalating conflict
France24 ---
Iranian missile struck town housing nuclear facility: Iran war shows 'no signs of abating'
France24 ---
🔴 Iranian missile hit town housing nuclear facility, Israeli army says
France24 ---
Spiking gas prices tied to Iran war are set to eat up tax refunds touted by Trump
Associated Press ---
Hawaii suffers worst flooding in 20 years, with more rain expected
South China Morning Post ---
Saudi Arabia threatens military action against Iran
Russia Today ---
EU threatens Hungary over Ukraine loan – Politico
Russia Today ---
Hungary vetoes EU loan to Ukraine as Orban-Zelensky standoff continues EXPLAINER
Russia Today ---
What the Hormuz crisis reveals about American alliances
Russia Today ---
Dwindling stockpiles and soaring costs: US allies struggle to contain Iranian attacks
Russia Today ---
Drone footage shows damage in Arad after overnight Iranian missile attack
Al Jazeera ---
Drone footage captures flooding across Oahu, Hawaii
Al Jazeera ---
US-Israel-Iran war LIVE: PM Modi to hold key meet amid West Asia tension
WION News ---
Iran blames US, Israel for Hormuz crisis, says ready to cooperate with IMO
WION News ---
A major military escalation is actively occurring between Iran and Israel with direct US involvement, threatening critical global energy infrastructure and creating immediate humanitarian crises across multiple regions.
