extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple international conflicts are deteriorating simultaneously including collapsed Iran-U.S. ceasefire, intensifying U.S.-China competition, and escalating Middle East tensions, while energy markets experience sharp volatility and elevated seismic activity continues across the Pacific region. While no immediate large-scale escalation is occurring, the overlapping crises represent medium-term risks requiring heightened awareness and preparedness over the next 3-6 months.
LAST UPDATED 05-11-2026 @ 09:33PM (CDT)World Clock
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Events
The most recent eventsFinancial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.2785
-0.68%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
81250.6
-0.58%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.11117
-0.04%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2314.17
-1.08%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
96.56
-0.82%
Coinbase
DOW
49704.47
0.19%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10269.43
0.36%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
24350.28
0.05%
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S&P 500
7412.84
0.19%
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Nikkei
62668.25
0.40%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
18.38
6.92%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
99.24
1.19%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4736.5
0.16%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
49780
-0.02%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
4.452
7.98%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
4.251
7.40%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
4.378
7.12%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
4.42
7.00%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
4.113
7.75%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
4.399
13.26%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.902
6.18%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
4.359
8.54%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
5.583
3.16%
US EIA
Cryptocurrency markets experienced modest declines over the period, with Bitcoin down 0.45% to $81,361.55, Ethereum down 0.72% to $2,322.51, and Solana down 0.55% to $96.82. Traditional equity markets showed resilience with the S&P 500 up 0.19%, DOW up 0.19%, and Nikkei up 1.09%. However, concerning spikes in gasoline prices have emerged across the United States, with national prices up 7.98% and Midwest prices rising dramatically by 13.26% to $4.399 per gallon. The Volatility Index increased 6.92% to 18.38, indicating elevated market uncertainty. Gold prices rose 0.68% to $4,761, and crude oil increased 0.59% to $98.65, reflecting broader commodity market pressures.
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 2
Lebanon
Level 4
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
Turkey
Level 2
Azerbaijan
Level 3
Chad
Level 4
Malaysia
Level 1
Mauritius
Level 1
Oman
Level 1
Peru
Level 2
Haiti
Level 4
Hungary
Level 1
Trinidad and Tobago
Level 3
Trinidad and Tobago
Level 3
Travel advisories indicate varying levels of risk globally. Afghanistan maintains a Level 4 Do Not Travel advisory due to ongoing security concerns. Nicaragua has been elevated to a Level 3 Reconsider Travel status, suggesting significant regional instability. Multiple countries including Togo, Cuba, Cameroon, Moldova, and Rwanda are classified at Level 2 with advisories to exercise increased caution. Most other nations, including major allies like Australia, Singapore, and Georgia, remain at Level 1 normal precautions. Space weather monitoring shows no current geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or elevated solar radiation events.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Ukraine has violated Victory Day ceasefire – Moscow
Russia Today ---
!!! Iran war live: Trump slams Iranian proposal as ceasefire hangs by a thread
Al Jazeera ---
!!! 'Ready to teach a lesson if attacked', says Iranian Parliament speaker Ghalibaf
WION News ---
!!! Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of breaking US-brokered ceasefire
South China Morning Post ---
!!! US and French evacuees from Hantavirus-hit ship test positive
Al Jazeera ---
!!! More passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship test positive
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Trump and Xi aim to ease trade war in first meeting since South Korea summit
WION News ---
Ukraine has violated Victory Day ceasefire – Moscow
Russia Today ---
Hormuz and the end of the old oil order
Russia Today ---
Nearly $22 billion secretly shipped to Ukraine – Austrian politician
Russia Today ---
The domino effect: How Iran-Israel tensions arm pirates
Russia Today ---
Iran war live: Trump slams Iranian proposal as ceasefire hangs by a thread
Al Jazeera ---
EU, UK sanction Russians over deportations of Ukrainian children
Al Jazeera ---
EU sanctions violent Israeli settlers after months of deadlock
Al Jazeera ---
Could the latest violence in DR Congo undermine truce efforts?
Al Jazeera ---
EU agrees sanctions on Israeli West Bank settlers, Hamas leaders
Al Jazeera ---
UK sanctions network accused of planning attacks for Iran
Al Jazeera ---
US and French evacuees from Hantavirus-hit ship test positive
Al Jazeera ---
Trump and Xi aim to ease trade war in first meeting since South Korea summit
WION News ---
'Ready to teach a lesson if attacked', says Iranian Parliament speaker Ghalibaf
WION News ---
'Putin in a weaker position than ever before', says EU's Kaja Kallas
WION News ---
Spain, Ireland, Slovenia will not broadcast Eurovision over Israel's participation
France24 ---
Latin America is reassessing the benefits of warm ties with Beijing
South China Morning Post ---
Canada labels Sikh extremism a threat while accusing India of meddling
South China Morning Post ---
More passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship test positive
South China Morning Post ---
Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of breaking US-brokered ceasefire
South China Morning Post ---
ICC unseals arrest warrant for a prominent Philippine senator over drug war killings under Duterte
Associated Press ---
Iran war disruptions spark higher costs and lost income in Bangladesh
Associated Press ---
EU targets Russians with sanctions over the abduction of thousands of Ukrainian children
Associated Press ---
Timeline: The outbreak on the MV Hondius
Associated Press ---
Critical geopolitical tensions across Iran-US relations, Ukraine-Russia conflict, and US-China trade disputes are compounded by an emerging multinational hantavirus outbreak.
