There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple regional conflicts and natural disasters present medium-term concerns requiring monitoring, but the global situation demonstrates overall stability with no immediate threats to US mainland civilian safety.
LAST UPDATED 02-25-2026 @ 08:35AM (CST)
World Clock
At time of update
Washington, D.C.
09:35AM
Los Angeles
06:35AM
London
02:35PM
Moscow
05:35PM
Beijing
10:35PM
Urgent
The most severe events and alerts
extr Ukraine: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 6181 years ago---
extr Mali: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 4177 years ago---
extr North Korea: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 177 years ago---
extr Iraq: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 177 years ago---
extr Lebanon: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 176 years ago---
extr Burma (Myanmar): Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 26 years ago---
Alerts
The most recent alerts
advi Special Weather Statement
Wainwright, Alberta
Effective 5 min agoExpires in 12 hr
warn Avalanche Warning
Montpelier, ID
Effective 6 min agoExpires in 2 hr
warn Avalanche Warning
Montpelier, ID
Effective 6 min agoExpires in 2 hr
advi Special Weather Statement
Higganum, CT
Effective 8 min agoExpires in 1 hr
advi Special Weather Statement
Higganum, CT
Effective 8 min agoExpires in 1 hr
Events
The most recent events
Financial
The latest global financial data
Bitcoin (BTC)
66563.04
3.89%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.09841
7.72%
Coinbase
Cardano (ADA)
0.2838
9.70%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1974.89
6.64%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
84.33
6.76%
Coinbase
S&P 500
6926.1
0.52%
Yahoo Finance
DOW
49346.95
0.35%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
25152.84
0.67%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
58583.12
2.20%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10783.26
0.96%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
49422
0.38%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
5200.1
0.46%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
65.81
0.27%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
18.87
-3.48%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
2.937
0.44%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
2.834
0.04%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
2.852
0.60%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
2.962
-0.17%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
2.748
---%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
2.675
-0.30%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
2.532
2.01%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
2.662
-2.74%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.111
1.63%
US EIA
Global financial markets are displaying modest positive momentum with major indices experiencing minor gains. Technology-focused sectors show strength with Ethereum up 3.42% at $1,915.34 and Solana up 4.63% at $82.65, while Bitcoin increased 1.76% to $65,197.12. Major international indices also posted gains, with Japan's Nikkei index rising 2.20% to 58,583.12 and European markets showing smaller increases. U.S. gasoline prices are displaying regional volatility, with the West Coast increasing 1.63% to $4.11 per gallon and the Gulf Coast rising 2.01% to $2.53, while Rocky Mountain region prices declined 2.74% to $2.66. Overall market volatility remains controlled with the Volatility Index at 19.55, suggesting investor confidence despite geopolitical and weather-related regional disruptions.
Two countries currently maintain the highest travel advisory level: Ukraine and Mali both at Level 4 (Do Not Travel) status, reflecting ongoing security and stability concerns. Three additional countries are at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) status: Mauritania, Guyana, and Nepal, indicating significant safety concerns for civilian travel. A substantial number of countries are rated at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution), including Saudi Arabia, Botswana, Brazil, Angola, and Cambodia, suggesting regional instability or localized security issues. The majority of nations worldwide, including Australia, most of Western Europe, and the United States' primary allies, maintain Level 1 status (Exercise Normal Precautions), indicating normal safety conditions. The global travel advisory landscape shows concentrated concerns in specific regions rather than widespread instability.
Global tensions escalate across Iran, Ukraine, and multiple regional conflicts while major powers navigate deteriorating trade and diplomatic relationships.