extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Global conditions present multiple regional conflicts and great power tensions with medium-term escalation potential, including an emerging Ebola outbreak in DR Congo. Immediate threats to US civilians are limited to regional severe weather and natural hazards. The situation warrants sustained monitoring and enhanced preparedness.
LAST UPDATED 05-16-2026 @ 08:04PM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
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06:04PMLondon
02:04AMMoscow
04:04AMBeijing
09:04AMUrgent
The most severe events and alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 4 min ago Hoxie, KS (Sheridan County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 5 min ago Linneus, MO (Linn County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 5 min ago Oakley, KS (Thomas County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 6 min ago Trenton, MO (Grundy County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 7 min ago Trenton, MO (Grundy County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Special Weather Statement
Stockville, NE
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 25 min
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Hoxie, KS
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 40 min
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Linneus, MO
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 10 min
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Oakley, KS
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 40 min
warn Dust Storm Warning
Gove, KS
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 25 min
Events
The most recent eventswatc M 4.4 - 6 km NNW of Puli, Taiwan
Puli, Taiwan Effective 19 min ago
ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:35km) in Japan 17/05/2026 00:07 UTC, 70 thousand in 100km.
Tanohata, Iwate Effective 25 min ago
watc M 3.4 - 20 km NW of Susitna, Alaska
Willow, AK Effective 28 min ago
watc M 4.7 - 93 km ENE of Miyako, Japan
Tanohata, Iwate Effective 57 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.2547
-0.12%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
78119.95
0.02%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.10935
0.04%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2182.29
0.11%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
86.45
-0.07%
Coinbase
DOW
49526.17
-1.07%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10195.37
-1.71%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
23950.57
-2.07%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7408.5
-1.24%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
61409.29
-1.99%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
18.43
6.78%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
101.02
4.23%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4561.9
-2.63%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
49617
-1.07%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
4.5
1.08%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
4.336
2.00%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
4.478
2.28%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
4.534
2.58%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
4.176
1.53%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
4.405
0.14%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.953
1.31%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
4.372
0.30%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
5.613
0.54%
US EIA
Global financial markets experienced notable declines with the German DAX index down 2.07 percent to 23,950.57, followed by the Nikkei dropping 1.99 percent and the FTSE 100 declining 1.71 percent. The U.S. markets showed weakness with the S&P 500 down 1.24 percent and the DOW falling 1.07 percent. The Volatility Index surged 6.78 percent to 18.43, indicating increased market uncertainty. Crude oil prices rose 4.23 percent to $101.02 per barrel, while gold declined 2.63 percent to $4,561.90 per ounce. Gasoline prices across all U.S. regions increased, with Central Atlantic experiencing the largest gain of 2.58 percent. Cryptocurrency markets remained relatively stable with Bitcoin and Ethereum showing modest gains despite broader market weakness.
Data
The latest global dataTogo
Level 2
Singapore
Level 1
Afghanistan
Level 4
The Kyrgyz Republic
Level 1
Bhutan
Level 1
Cuba
Level 2
Australia
Level 1
Georgia
Level 1
Cameroon
Level 2
Nicaragua
Level 3
Moldova
Level 2
Latvia
Level 1
Paraguay
Level 1
Geomagnetic Storm
none
Radio Blackout
none
Solar Radiation
none
Rwanda
Level 1
Chad
Level 1
Slovenia
Level 1
Namibia
Level 2
Sudan
Level 4
Brunei
Level 1
Malawi
Level 2
Burma
Level 4
Lebanon
Level 4
Lebanon
Level 4
Iceland
Level 1
Iceland
Level 1
Jordan
Level 3
Burkina Faso
Level 4
Burkina Faso
Level 4
Chad
Level 1
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 4 - BLUE
New Zealand
Level 1
New Zealand
Level 1
Lithuania
Level 1
Bolivia
Level 2
Bolivia
Level 2
Turkey
Level 2
Azerbaijan
Level 3
Malaysia
Level 1
Mauritius
Level 1
Oman
Level 1
Two nations remain at Level 4 Do Not Travel status: Afghanistan and Sudan, reflecting ongoing instability and conflict situations. Nicaragua has been elevated to Level 3 Reconsider Travel status, indicating serious safety concerns. Multiple African and Eastern European nations maintain Level 2 Exercise Increased Caution advisories, including Togo, Cameroon, Malawi, Namibia, and Moldova. The majority of monitored nations including Singapore, Australia, Georgia, and most Caribbean islands remain at Level 1 Exercise Normal Precautions. Space weather monitoring shows no current threats with Geomagnetic Storm, Radio Blackout, and Solar Radiation all at normal levels.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Leader of Hamas's armed wing killed in strike on Gaza, says Israel
France24 ---
!!! Hamas confirms killing of Qassam Brigades leader in Israeli attack
Al Jazeera ---
!!! No vaccine for new highly lethal Ebola outbreak, DR Congo warns, as death toll hits 80
France24 ---
!!! Congolese report constant burials as deaths in new Ebola outbreak reach 80
France24 ---
!!! Africa confirms fatal Ebola outbreak in Congo, urgent cross-border meeting called
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Gaza flotilla sails for a third time despite threats: 500 activists depart
France24 ---
!!! Sudanese army captures key town near Ethiopian border from RSF
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Ukraine war: 36 nations approve tribunal creation to prosecute Russia over invasion
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Russia eases citizenship rules for residents of breakaway region
Russia Today ---
!!! Finland warns of drone scare near Helsinki, fighter jets scrambled, flights diverted
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Lebanon and Israel extend ceasefire despite new strikes
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Can new Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions lead to another border clash?
Al Jazeera ---
No vaccine for new highly lethal Ebola outbreak, DR Congo warns, as death toll hits 80
France24 ---
US and Nigeria claim killing of Islamic State second-in-command
France24 ---
Trump says Islamic State group leader was killed in a joint US-Nigerian mission
France24 ---
UK police brace far-right rally and counter demonstration in London
France24 ---
Congolese report constant burials as deaths in new Ebola outbreak reach 80
France24 ---
UK: Large scale far-right and pro-Palestine protests in London
France24 ---
Leader of Hamas's armed wing killed in strike on Gaza, says Israel
France24 ---
UK: Massive security operation in London as counterprotests organised
France24 ---
UK: Far-right rally meets pro-palestine counter-protest in London
France24 ---
Gaza flotilla sails for a third time despite threats: 500 activists depart
France24 ---
Russia eases citizenship rules for residents of breakaway region
Russia Today ---
Deadly virus outbreak kills 65 in DR Congo
Russia Today ---
Can new Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions lead to another border clash?
Al Jazeera ---
Tens of thousands join far-right rally in central London
Al Jazeera ---
Sudanese army captures key town near Ethiopian border from RSF
Al Jazeera ---
Hamas confirms killing of Qassam Brigades leader in Israeli attack
Al Jazeera ---
Tennessee man known for racist videos held on $1.25M bond for courthouse shooting
Associated Press ---
Nigeria police detain 3 suspects in a rare school attack in the south of the country
Associated Press ---
Lebanon and Israel extend ceasefire despite new strikes
South China Morning Post ---
Ukraine war: 36 nations approve tribunal creation to prosecute Russia over invasion
South China Morning Post ---
Africa confirms fatal Ebola outbreak in Congo, urgent cross-border meeting called
South China Morning Post ---
Finland warns of drone scare near Helsinki, fighter jets scrambled, flights diverted
South China Morning Post ---
Simultaneous global crises span a severe Ebola outbreak, escalating Middle East and Sudan conflicts, great power military posturing, and NATO instability.
