extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Active military confrontations between the US and Iran, along with Russia-Ukraine escalation and regional conflicts, are occurring amid routine domestic weather hazards and localized natural disaster activity. While serious, these developments remain geographically contained without imminent escalation to direct threats against the US homeland.
LAST UPDATED 07-21-2026 @ 06:02AM (CDT)World Clock
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Events
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Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1748
3.19%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
66186.61
1.49%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07332
1.78%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1933.51
1.58%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
78.08
0.49%
Coinbase
DOW
51839.26
-0.59%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10560.16
0.34%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
24973.56
0.51%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7443.28
-0.19%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
66232.19
3.26%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
17.54
-5.95%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
82.9
0.51%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4072.5
1.41%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
52298
0.43%
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 show mixed stability with localized concerns in energy sectors. US equity indices declined marginally with the DOW down 0.59 percent and S&P 500 down 0.19 percent, while international indices performed positively with Japan's Nikkei index up 3.26 percent and European indices relatively stable. Cryptocurrency markets demonstrated strength with Cardano up 3.25 percent, Dogecoin up 2.11 percent, and Bitcoin up 1.54 percent. Gasoline prices increased across all US regions with the most significant gains in the Midwest (up 3.71 percent) and Rocky Mountain region (up 4.43 percent), currently averaging 3.86 dollars nationally. Precious metals showed safe-haven demand with gold up 1.27 percent to 4,067 dollars per ounce, while market volatility decreased 6.17 percent as measured by the VIX at 17.5.
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
International travel advisories show localized regional concerns with no systemic escalation. Afghanistan maintains a Level 4 'Do Not Travel' designation, while Nicaragua is rated Level 3 'Reconsider Travel'. Six countries hold Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution' status including Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, Eswatini, Togo, and Moldova. The majority of US-allied nations including Australia, Singapore, Georgia, Latvia, and Paraguay maintain Level 1 'Normal Precautions' status. Space weather conditions remain nominal with no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events. The current DEFCON level remains at DEFCON 5 (GREEN), indicating no imminent military threat assessment.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Huge fire at Ukraine shopping centre after Russian drone strike
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Middle East war stuck in 'cycle of enhanced risk' as US and Iran exchange strikes
France24 ---
!!! US air defenses struggling against Iranian missiles – media
Russia Today ---
!!! Pentagon concealing true casualty numbers in Iran war – NYT
Russia Today ---
!!! Iran and the US are already fighting their next war
Russia Today ---
!!! Houthis declare naval blockade of Saudi Arabia
Russia Today ---
!!! Ukraine could suffer military defeat – senior commander
Russia Today ---
!!! Four US service members killed in Iranian retaliatory strikes – Pentagon
Russia Today ---
!!! US soldiers killed by Iran were from Texas and Hawaii, military says
Associated Press ---
Huge fire at Ukraine shopping centre after Russian drone strike
Al Jazeera ---
Israeli forces open fire on children in Syrian village
Al Jazeera ---
Moment terrifying floodwaters sweep through Afghan village
Al Jazeera ---
Five Palestinians killed in fire after Israeli attack in Gaza
Al Jazeera ---
China and Philippines trade accusations after sailor injured at sea
Al Jazeera ---
Protests erupt in Bologna after Moroccan man dies under police restraint
France24 ---
Middle East war stuck in 'cycle of enhanced risk' as US and Iran exchange strikes
France24 ---
Beijing summons Philippine ambassador over clash in disputed South China Sea shoal
France24 ---
Lebanon's Aoun to press Trump for Israeli troop withdrawal as pressure builds to disarm Hezbollah
France24 ---
Guyana ferry capsizes, leaving dozens dead and scores missing
France24 ---
Trump signs order imposing new 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods
France24 ---
Lebanese army deploys to three southern villages under US-backed security framework
France24 ---
US air defenses struggling against Iranian missiles – media
Russia Today ---
Germany to deny automatic protection to Ukrainian draft dodgers – interior minister
Russia Today ---
Pentagon concealing true casualty numbers in Iran war – NYT
Russia Today ---
Iran and the US are already fighting their next war
Russia Today ---
Houthis declare naval blockade of Saudi Arabia
Russia Today ---
Ukraine could suffer military defeat – senior commander
Russia Today ---
Four US service members killed in Iranian retaliatory strikes – Pentagon
Russia Today ---
Latin American governments prepare for El Nino as drought, floods and heat loom
Associated Press ---
US soldiers killed by Iran were from Texas and Hawaii, military says
Associated Press ---
Tropical Storm Bertha drifts toward land as Hurricane Fausto forms in the eastern Pacific
Associated Press ---
Can Europe win a trade war with China? It may depend on how victory is defined
South China Morning Post ---
North Korea paves way for possible Kim trip to Moscow
South China Morning Post ---
Multiple active military conflicts and regional escalations are currently occurring, with direct US military engagement in the Middle East alongside sustained operations in Ukraine and Gaza.
