extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Active military escalation between the United States and Iran is currently underway with confirmed casualties and direct strikes on U.S. military infrastructure, occurring alongside ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and North Korean strategic realignment. The situation presents significant near-term escalation risk with potential implications for U.S. civilian safety through conflict expansion or retaliation.
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Events
The most recent eventsFinancial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1639
-1.15%
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Bitcoin (BTC)
64627.37
-0.08%
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Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07255
0.35%
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Ethereum (ETH)
1873.52
0.14%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
76.75
0.55%
Coinbase
DOW
52146.42
-0.77%
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FTSE 100
10566.54
-0.32%
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DAX
24878.36
0.19%
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S&P 500
7457.69
-1.01%
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Nikkei
64141.12
-4.03%
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Volatility Index
18.2
-3.04%
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Crude Oil
81.84
0.07%
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Gold
4017
-0.04%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
52495
0.23%
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
Global equity markets experienced mixed performance with the Nikkei index declining 4.03% and the S&P 500 falling 1.01%, while the DAX and DOW Futures posted minor gains. Cryptocurrency markets declined broadly with Cardano down 1.81% and Bitcoin down 0.79%. Gasoline prices increased significantly across all U.S. regions, with Rocky Mountain prices rising 4.43%, Midwest prices up 3.71%, and national average up 2.07%, currently at $3.86 per gallon. Precious metals showed stability with gold up slightly and crude oil declining 0.64%. Volatility Index decreased 1.70% to 18.45, indicating relatively controlled market conditions despite equity declines.
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
Afghanistan maintains Level 4 (Do Not Travel) status as the highest travel advisory concern. Nicaragua is rated Level 3 (Reconsider Travel). Six nations hold Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) status: Togo, Eswatini, Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, and Moldova. Multiple countries including Singapore, Australia, Georgia, Latvia, and Paraguay remain at Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions). Space weather remains clear with no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events. Current DEFCON status remains at DEFCON 5 (GREEN), reflecting normal peacetime posture with no military tension escalation.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! WATCH: Chinese Coast Guard hits Philippine Navy personnel in the head
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!!! Kyiv pounded in Russian missile barrage as air defences run low
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!!! North Korea paves way for possible Kim trip to Moscow
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!!! France and Germany reach nuclear deal as Europe builds up defences
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Ukraine blames Russia for deadly strike on Turkish cargo ship
South China Morning Post ---
WATCH: Chinese Coast Guard hits Philippine Navy personnel in the head
WION News ---
Ukraine drone attack on Moscow region wounds 10 people
France24 ---
US delays nightly Iran bombing until after World Cup final
Russia Today ---
North Korea paves way for possible Kim trip to Moscow
South China Morning Post ---
Lockheed Martin launches cheaper Patriot missile as air defence demand surges
South China Morning Post ---
Kyiv pounded in Russian missile barrage as air defences run low
South China Morning Post ---
France and Germany reach nuclear deal as Europe builds up defences
South China Morning Post ---
Children describe how Nigerian militants moving south are seizing more young captives
Associated Press ---
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 3 children and 6 adults, health officials say
Associated Press ---
Ukraine blames Russia for deadly strike on Turkish cargo ship
South China Morning Post ---
US military reports another soldier killed in northern Iraq
South China Morning Post ---
Israelis march to Gaza border demanding re-establishment of settlements
South China Morning Post ---
Fast-moving wildfire in southern France forces evacuations, burns homes in Var region
France24 ---
Ferry capsizes off Guyana, authorities searching for dozens of missing passengers
South China Morning Post ---
At least 6 dead, 21 injured after 2 earthquakes hit Peru
South China Morning Post ---
The US and Iran are in active military escalation while major power tensions escalate across multiple regions including Ukraine, the Indo-Pacific, and the Middle East.
