extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Russia-Ukraine military operations, Middle East escalation, and significant humanitarian crises in Venezuela and the Democratic Republic of Congo represent concerning global developments, while the United States faces localized severe weather requiring regional alertness but no systemic threats to civilian safety.
LAST UPDATED 07-06-2026 @ 11:31PM (CDT)World Clock
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07:31AMBeijing
12:31PMUrgent
The most severe events and alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
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Alerts
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advi Special Weather Statement
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Gaithersburg, MD
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Events
The most recent eventsFinancial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1807
-1.85%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
63127.32
-1.37%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07502
-2.08%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1769.79
-1.59%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
80.91
-1.20%
Coinbase
DOW
53055.91
0.29%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10651.77
-0.26%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
25817.89
0.15%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7537.43
0.72%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
68466.45
-1.82%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
15.57
-3.59%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
68.9
0.51%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4136.8
-0.74%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
53425
0.10%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
3.831
-2.12%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.742
-0.93%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
3.855
-2.45%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
3.915
-2.49%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.605
0.64%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.625
-2.63%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.321
-3.38%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
3.715
-3.38%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.919
-2.73%
US EIA
Financial markets show mixed performance with notable cryptocurrency weakness and regional stock market divergence. Cryptocurrency assets declined across the board: Cardano down -1.85%, Dogecoin down -2.08%, Bitcoin down -1.37%, and Ethereum down -1.59%. U.S. equity indices showed strength with the S&P 500 up 0.72%, DOW up 0.29%, and DAX up 0.15%, while international indices declined with the Nikkei down -1.82% and FTSE 100 down -0.26%. Commodity markets were mixed with crude oil up 0.51% at 68.90 per barrel and gold down -0.74%. Gasoline prices declined nationally by an average of -2.1%, though Lower Atlantic regions showed modest gains of 0.64%. The Volatility Index decreased -3.59%, indicating reduced market uncertainty.
Data
The latest global dataTogo
Level 2
Singapore
Level 1
Eswatini
Level 2
Afghanistan
Level 4
The Kyrgyz Republic
Level 1
Bhutan
Level 1
Spain
Level 2
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
Gabon
Level 1
Norway
Level 1
Pakistan
Level 1
Malawi
Level 1
Burkina Faso
Level 1
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 5 - GREEN
Kuwait
Level 3
Oman
Level 3
Venezuela
Level 3
Russia
Level 1
El Salvador
Level 1
El Salvador
Level 1
Vietnam
Level 1
Vietnam
Level 1
Jamaica
Level 2
Jamaica
Level 2
Slovakia
Level 1
Chad
Level 1
Bangladesh
Level 1
Luxembourg
Level 1
Botswana
Level 2
Botswana
Level 2
Lesotho
Level 2
Ecuador
Level 1
Somalia
Level 1
Nigeria
Level 3
Nigeria
Level 3
Turkey
Level 2
Mali
Level 4
International travel advisories indicate mixed global conditions. Afghanistan maintains a Level 4 'Do Not Travel' designation, representing the highest alert status. Nicaragua has been elevated to Level 3 'Reconsider Travel.' Multiple nations including Togo, Eswatini, Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, and Moldova are at Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution.' The majority of monitored countries including Australia, Georgia, Norway, Pakistan, and Singapore remain at Level 1 'Exercise Normal Precautions.' Space weather monitoring shows no active threats, with no geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events currently reported.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Venezuela earthquakes death toll jumps to more than 3,500
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Russian missile and drone strikes kill 24 in Kyiv ahead of NATO summit
France24 ---
!!! US raises alarm after China tests nuclear-capable missile over Pacific
WION News ---
!!! Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises to 3,535 as more than 17,000 left homeless
France24 ---
!!! Ukraine must 'get the support it needs': allies prepare for NATO summit
France24 ---
Venezuela earthquakes death toll jumps to more than 3,500
Al Jazeera ---
Morocco says it has dismantled ISIL-linked cell planning attack
Al Jazeera ---
Survivors and bodies still being pulled from rubble days after twin quakes
Al Jazeera ---
Macron arrives in Syria for talks ahead of NATO summit in Turkiye
Al Jazeera ---
US raises alarm after China tests nuclear-capable missile over Pacific
WION News ---
Trump warns Iran to agree to deal amid ongoing peace talks
WION News ---
Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises to 3,535 as more than 17,000 left homeless
France24 ---
Israeli parliament backs first step towards October 7 inquiry
France24 ---
Russian missile and drone strikes kill 24 in Kyiv ahead of NATO summit
France24 ---
Death toll from DR Congo Ebola outbreak passes 500 as healthcare workers threaten strike
France24 ---
OPEC+ raises output but cartel's future hangs in balance
France24 ---
Ukraine must 'get the support it needs': allies prepare for NATO summit
France24 ---
Algeria's ruling FLN secures most seats in parliament with historically low turnout
France24 ---
Why the US wants an Ebola camp 2,000 miles from the outbreak
Russia Today ---
Estonia stripped of major sports event over ban on Russian athletes
Russia Today ---
Egyptian president hails Russian role in nuclear project
Russia Today ---
Why Europe still needs Russia to keep the lights on
Russia Today ---
The next chapter of BRICS has begun
Russia Today ---
EU should think twice before weaponising its market against China
South China Morning Post ---
Crowds of mourners gather in Tehran for Khamenei funeral procession
South China Morning Post ---
Venezuela quakes survivor shares ordeal after 8 days buried alive
South China Morning Post ---
As quake rescue effort winds down, Venezuelans are left alone to recover their dead
Associated Press ---
Global security threats are converging across multiple fronts, with active warfare in Ukraine, natural disaster in Venezuela, Chinese nuclear testing, and Middle East instability simultaneously demanding international attention.
