extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple dangerous events are actively unfolding including US-Iran military escalation with confirmed US casualties, ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, devastating natural disasters across the Americas, and regional instabilities affecting critical global regions. The compound effect of simultaneous military conflicts and natural disasters represents elevated near-term risk to US interests and civilians.
LAST UPDATED 07-19-2026 @ 07:32AM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
08:32AMLos Angeles
05:32AMLondon
01:32PMMoscow
03:32PMBeijing
08:32PMUrgent
The most severe events and alertsextr Volatility Index is up 12.19367%, currently at 18.77
Effective 4 min ago ---
Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Small Craft Advisory
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Effective 3 min ago Expires in 8 hr
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 4 min
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 16 min ago Expires in 6 min
advi Heat Advisory
Hettinger, ND
Effective 26 min ago Expires in 8 hr
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 26 min ago Expires in 16 min
Events
The most recent eventsunde M 3.0 - 4 km SW of Westbrook, Texas
Colorado City, TX Effective 34 min ago
ok M 2.9 - 6 km WSW of Westbrook, Texas
Colorado City, TX Effective 34 min ago
ok M 2.9 - 6 km WSW of Westbrook, Texas
Colorado City, TX Effective 34 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1649
-1.08%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
64298.39
-0.77%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07243
-0.11%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1868.05
0.35%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
75.96
0.66%
Coinbase
DOW
52146.42
-0.77%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10600.37
0.27%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
24830.98
-0.34%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7457.69
-1.01%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
64141.12
-4.03%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
18.77
12.19%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
81.78
4.47%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4018.8
0.67%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
52375
-0.78%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
3.855
2.07%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.765
1.76%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
3.851
1.18%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
3.925
1.32%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.642
2.25%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.662
3.71%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.423
2.39%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
3.823
4.43%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.832
0.02%
US EIA
Financial markets are experiencing elevated volatility, with the Volatility Index rising 12.19 percent to 18.77, signaling increased market uncertainty. Major equity indices show weakness, particularly the Nikkei declining 4.03 percent and the S&P 500 down 1.01 percent. Crude oil prices have surged 4.47 percent to 81.78 dollars per barrel, reflecting energy sector strength. U.S. gasoline prices have increased across all regions, with the largest gains in the Midwest (3.71 percent) and Rocky Mountain regions (4.43 percent), while cryptocurrency markets show mixed performance with Bitcoin and Cardano declining modestly.
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
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 5 - GREEN
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Level 4
Argentina
Level 1
Saint Lucia
Level 2
Eswatini
Level 2
Haiti
Level 4
Malta
Level 1
Niger
Level 4
French Guiana
Level 1
Malaysia
Level 1
Federated States of Micronesia
Level 1
Federated States of Micronesia
Level 1
Montserrat
Level 1
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Level 1
Thailand
Level 1
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Level 1
Samoa
Level 1
Ghana
Level 2
Indonesia
Level 2
Turks and Caicos Islands
Level 2
Gabon
Level 1
Norway
Level 1
Pakistan
Level 1
Malawi
Level 1
Burkina Faso
Level 1
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
International travel conditions show elevated caution levels in select regions, with Afghanistan designated at Level 4 (Do Not Travel), Nicaragua at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), and seven countries including Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, Togo, Eswatini, and Moldova at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). Space weather monitoring shows no current geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events. The current DEFCON alert level remains at DEFCON 5 (GREEN), indicating maximum security peacetime status with no immediate military threats.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! US bombs Iran for eighth-straight night
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Moment Iranian missiles hit airbase in Jordan killing US soldiers
Al Jazeera ---
!!! US hits Iran for eighth consecutive night, Iran returns fire on Gulf bases
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Russia launches largest ballistic missile attack on Kyiv since start of war
Al Jazeera ---
!!! 2 US troops dead, 1 missing after Iran attacks base in Jordan
South China Morning Post ---
!!! US and Iran attack infrastructure, raising fears of escalation
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Middle East live: US strikes target Revolutionary Guard to 'punish' Iran for killed troops
France24 ---
FACT FOCUS: A look at US and Iranian claims of control over the Strait of Hormuz
Associated Press ---
Rescatistas se apuran a buscar sobrevivientes bajo la lluvia tras deslave en China; suman 8 muertos
Associated Press ---
Russia offers India joint production of next-generation tank
Russia Today ---
Russian MOD lists targets in latest Ukraine barrage
Russia Today ---
Kiev hit by drone and missile strikes (VIDEOS) The Russian Defense Ministry said it targeted Ukrainian military-industrial facilities and logistics hubs in and around Kiev
Russia Today ---
The war must go on: NATO plans for no endgame
Russia Today ---
Ukrainian drones deliberately targeted Russian civilians in deadly warehouse attack – survivor
Russia Today ---
WATCH moment bomb explodes in Monaco assassination attempt on Ukrainian millionaire
Russia Today ---
From settlements to blocked recovery: Israeli strategy taking shape in Gaza
Al Jazeera ---
Israel demolishes Palestinian home in Masafer Yatta
Al Jazeera ---
Russia launches largest ballistic missile attack on Kyiv since start of war
Al Jazeera ---
US bombs Iran for eighth-straight night
Al Jazeera ---
Moment Iranian missiles hit airbase in Jordan killing US soldiers
Al Jazeera ---
At least one killed as Russian ballistic missiles hit Kyiv
Al Jazeera ---
US hits Iran for eighth consecutive night, Iran returns fire on Gulf bases
Al Jazeera ---
Eight killed in Poonch flash floods as massive rescue operation continues
WION News ---
Venezuela earthquake: Did delayed military orders slow rescue operations?
WION News ---
Middle East live: US strikes target Revolutionary Guard to 'punish' Iran for killed troops
France24 ---
Russia launches deadly strikes on Kyiv after attack on Moscow warehouses
France24 ---
Gulf council blasts "war crimes" by Iran
France24 ---
Power, desalination plants hit in Kuwait
France24 ---
2 US troops dead, 1 missing after Iran attacks base in Jordan
South China Morning Post ---
Canada to evacuate Ontario community as wildfire smoke chokes US
South China Morning Post ---
US and Iran attack infrastructure, raising fears of escalation
South China Morning Post ---
Strong quake off Mexican coast rattles Guatemala and El Salvador
South China Morning Post ---
Multiple military escalations are underway simultaneously between major powers, with the US-Iran conflict showing particular signs of rapid deterioration and active combat operations in Ukraine continuing at unprecedented scale, while natural disasters compound the global crisis.
