extr Mali: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 4177 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Global tensions are elevated across multiple regions including Ukraine, the Middle East, and Mexico, with escalating rhetoric and military posturing creating medium-term risks. While no immediate threats are imminent, the convergence of regional conflicts and deteriorating geopolitical relationships requires sustained monitoring and preparedness awareness.
LAST UPDATED 02-23-2026 @ 12:34noon (CST)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
01:34PMLos Angeles
10:34AMLondon
06:34PMMoscow
09:34PMBeijing
02:34AMUrgent
The most severe events and alertsextr Ukraine: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 3179 years ago ---
extr Iraq: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 177 years ago ---
extr Lebanon: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 176 years ago ---
extr Burma (Myanmar): Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 26 years ago ---
extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
Alerts
The most recent alertsEvents
The most recent eventsFinancial
The latest global financial dataFinancial markets experienced notable volatility during the reporting period, with the Volatility Index increasing 11.16 percent to 21.22. Cryptocurrency markets recorded significant declines, with Solana down 4.75%, Ethereum down 3.64%, and Bitcoin down 3.24%. Major equity indices declined broadly, including the Dow down 1.62% to 48,824.15 and S&P 500 down 1.22% to 6,825.15. Gasoline prices showed regional variation, with notable increases on the West Coast (up 2.72% to 4.045) and Rocky Mountain region (up 2.55% to 2.737). Gold prices increased 2.69% to 5,217.60 per unit, reflecting typical safe-haven behavior during market volatility.
Data
The latest global dataBritish Virgin Islands
Level 1
Liechtenstein
Level 1
Bonaire
Level 1
Australia
Level 1
Brazil
Level 2
Angola
Level 2
Ireland
Level 1
Cambodia
Level 2
Brunei
Level 1
Netherlands
Level 2
Mali
Level 4
Ukraine
Level 4
French Polynesia
Level 1
Serbia
Level 2
Kingdom of Denmark
Level 2
Grenada
Level 2
Georgia
Level 1
Latvia
Level 1
Nauru
Level 1
South Korea
Level 1
Curaçao
Level 1
French West Indies
Level 1
Bhutan
Level 1
Kiribati
Level 1
Dominica
Level 1
Guyana
Level 3
Lithuania
Level 1
Chile
Level 2
Greece
Level 1
Sao Tome and Principe
Level 2
Benin
Level 2
Slovenia
Level 1
Portugal
Level 1
Saudi Arabia
Level 2
Senegal
Level 1
Palau
Level 1
Tunisia
Level 2
Anguilla
Level 1
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Level 1
Aruba
Level 1
Iraq
Level 4
Lebanon
Level 4
Peru
Level 2
Tajikistan
Level 2
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Level 2
Iceland
Level 1
Burundi
Level 3
Burma (Myanmar)
Level 4
Philippines
Level 2
Maldives
Level 2
Papua New Guinea
Level 3
Moldova
Level 2
Greenland
Level 2
Afghanistan
Level 4
Seychelles
Level 1
Seychelles
Level 1
Jordan
Level 2
Iran
Level 4
Belize
Level 2
Liberia
Level 2
Nepal
Level 3
Taiwan
Level 1
Romania
Level 1
Sierra Leone
Level 2
Sierra Leone
Level 2
Mexico Travel Advisory
Level 2
Thailand
Level 2
Haiti
Level 4
Libya
Level 4
Trinidad and Tobago
Level 3
Qatar
Level 1
Poland
Level 1
Poland
Level 1
India
Level 2
Canada
Level 1
Uruguay
Level 2
Cuba
Level 2
Somalia
Level 4
United Kingdom
Level 2
South Africa
Level 2
Switzerland
Level 1
Solomon Islands
Level 2
Burkina Faso
Level 4
The Bahamas
Level 2
Barbados
Level 1
Mongolia
Level 1
Fiji
Level 1
Albania
Level 2
Guatemala
Level 3
Mainland China, Hong Kong&Macau
Level 2
Mainland China, Hong Kong&Macau
Level 2
Togo
Level 2
Mainland China, Hong Kong&Macau
Level 2
Mainland China, Hong Kong&Macau
Level 2
Togo
Level 2
Republic of the Congo
Level 2
Turkey
Level 2
Argentina
Level 1
Cayman Islands
Level 1
Lesotho
Level 2
Sweden
Level 2
Estonia
Level 1
Bolivia
Level 2
Rwanda
Level 2
Sint Maarten
Level 1
Costa Rica
Level 2
Zimbabwe
Level 2
North Macedonia
Level 1
Antigua and Barbuda
Level 1
Honduras
Level 3
Cote d Ivoire
Level 2
Saint Lucia
Level 1
Bangladesh
Level 3
Solar Radiation
none
Radio Blackout
none
Geomagnetic Storm
none
Five countries currently maintain Level 4 'Do Not Travel' designations due to severe security or safety concerns: Mali, Ukraine, Iraq, Lebanon, and Burma (Myanmar). Additionally, two countries are rated Level 3 'Reconsider Travel': Guyana and Burundi. Seventeen countries are at Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution' status, including Brazil, Angola, Cambodia, Saudi Arabia, Peru, and Philippines. The majority of surveyed countries maintain Level 1 'Exercise Normal Precautions' status, indicating generally stable conditions. This global advisory posture reflects localized instability in specific regions while maintaining overall global travel safety for most destinations.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! US orders non-emergency personnel to leave Beirut embassy amid tensions
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!!! Winter storm hits US Northeast, shuts down New York City
Al Jazeera ---
!!! 'US President is a man... wait and see' alert sent to thousands in Iran: Report
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!!! USS Gerald R. Ford at Souda Bay in Greece: How soon could it reach USS Lincoln?
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!!! 'Nervous times in Tehran' ahead of crunch US talks and strike threat
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!!! Cartel attacks kill more than two dozen people in Mexico
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Iran in secret deal with Russia for hundreds of shoulder-fired missiles: report
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Blizzard blast: New York City battens down for major winter storm
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Russian barrage strikes Ukrainian infrastructure as war drags on
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Why the Fed credibility crisis will hit emerging markets harder
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Israel bans 5 Palestinian media organisations from occupied East Jerusalem
Al Jazeera ---
Cartel attacks kill more than two dozen people in Mexico
Al Jazeera ---
US orders non-emergency personnel to leave Beirut embassy amid tensions
Al Jazeera ---
Winter storm hits US Northeast, shuts down New York City
Al Jazeera ---
Chad shuts border with Sudan after cross-border incursion kills its troops
Al Jazeera ---
'US President is a man... wait and see' alert sent to thousands in Iran: Report
WION News ---
USS Gerald R. Ford at Souda Bay in Greece: How soon could it reach USS Lincoln?
WION News ---
Hungary vows to block EU cash for Ukraine, Russia sanctions
France24 ---
Iran: Students rally one month after deadly protests
France24 ---
US trade deals thrown into doubt after Trump's new tariffs
France24 ---
'Nervous times in Tehran' ahead of crunch US talks and strike threat
France24 ---
'We have to avoid acts of provocation' with Cambodia, Thai FM says
France24 ---
Ukraine: Europe on the front line
France24 ---
France to summon US ambassador over comments on far-right activist's killing
France24 ---
EU lawmakers to freeze US trade deal after Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs
France24 ---
In Brussels, volunteers assemble drones to be sent to Ukraine
France24 ---
DR Congo border crossing with Burundi reopens after AFC/M23 offensive
France24 ---
More protests in Iran as talks continue with US
France24 ---
More than 200 political prisoners in Venezuela launch hunger strike
France24 ---
Iran in secret deal with Russia for hundreds of shoulder-fired missiles: report
South China Morning Post ---
Blizzard blast: New York City battens down for major winter storm
South China Morning Post ---
Mexico kills cartel leader wanted by US, sparking violent reaction
South China Morning Post ---
Hungary spoils EU attempt at Russia sanctions package over oil flows
South China Morning Post ---
China seeks to cultivate a food supply immune to geopolitical shocks
South China Morning Post ---
Russian barrage strikes Ukrainian infrastructure as war drags on
South China Morning Post ---
Why the Fed credibility crisis will hit emerging markets harder
South China Morning Post ---
UK trace found in assassination attempt on Russian general – FSB chief
Russia Today ---
Kiev wants to sell billions of dollars worth of weapons – official
Russia Today ---
US throws pennies at massive UN debt
Russia Today ---
Ukrainian forces exploiting Telegram data for battlefield intel – FSB
Russia Today ---
Zelensky rejects territorial concessions to Russia
Russia Today ---
Iran to present nuclear deal draft to US in days – FM
Russia Today ---
Macron asks Trump to lift sanctions on EU officials
Russia Today ---
New York City is under a snow day
Associated Press ---
Chad closes its border with Sudan after fighters spilled into its territory
Associated Press ---
Multiple concurrent crises spanning military escalation in Ukraine and the Middle East, cartel violence in Mexico, trade tensions with allies, financial instability, and severe winter weather pose significant risks to US interests and security.
