extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple active regional conflicts and escalating great power tensions are creating a deteriorating global security environment with numerous flashpoints capable of rapid escalation. Domestic weather hazards remain elevated but manageable, and financial markets show resilience despite rising energy costs.
LAST UPDATED 05-15-2026 @ 12:30noon (CDT)World Clock
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The most severe events and alertswarn Flood Warning
Effective 48 min ago Abita Springs, LA (Saint Tammany Parish) US
Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Test Message
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warn Red Flag Warning
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advi Test Message
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Effective 14 min ago Expires in 4 min
warn Special Marine Warning
Princeville, HI
Effective 15 min ago Expires in 2 hr
advi Wind Advisory
Yerington, NV
Effective 19 min ago Expires in 1 day
Events
The most recent eventsok M 2.6 - 1 km ENE of Hacienda Heights, CA
Hacienda Heights, CA Effective 18 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.2621
-3.11%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
79259.85
-2.24%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.11297
-2.12%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2227.68
-2.43%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
89.7
-2.64%
Coinbase
DOW
49654.29
-0.82%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10195.37
-1.71%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
23950.57
-2.07%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7436.64
-0.86%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
61409.29
-1.99%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
18.14
5.10%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
100.65
3.85%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4554.3
-2.80%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
49711
-0.88%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
4.5
1.08%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
4.336
2.00%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
4.478
2.28%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
4.534
2.58%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
4.176
1.53%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
4.405
0.14%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.953
1.31%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
4.372
0.30%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
5.613
0.54%
US EIA
Cryptocurrency markets have experienced modest declines, with Cardano down 1.22%, Ethereum down 1.20%, Solana down 1.18%, Dogecoin down 0.75%, and Bitcoin down 0.55%. U.S. stock markets performed positively, with the S&P 500 up 0.77% and DOW up 0.75%, while international indices showed mixed results with Japan's Nikkei down 1.99% and European indices flat. Energy markets show upward pressure, with crude oil up 2.08% to $103.27 per barrel and gasoline prices rising across all U.S. regions, ranging from 0.14% to 2.58% increases. Gold prices declined 2.41% to $4,572.50, and the Volatility Index decreased 3.41%, suggesting reduced market uncertainty.
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
Chad
Level 1
Brunei
Level 1
Malawi
Level 2
Rwanda
Level 2
Burma
Level 4
Lebanon
Level 4
Lebanon
Level 4
Iceland
Level 1
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
Malaysia
Level 1
Mauritius
Level 1
Oman
Level 1
Peru
Level 2
Haiti
Level 4
International travel advisories reflect varying risk levels globally. Afghanistan maintains an extreme Level 4 'Do Not Travel' status. Nicaragua is at Level 3 'Reconsider Travel' status due to regional security concerns. Five countries are at Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution': Togo, Cuba, Cameroon, Moldova, and Malawi. The majority of monitored countries maintain Level 1 'Exercise Normal Precautions' status, including Singapore, Australia, Georgia, Latvia, Paraguay, Bhutan, and Kyrgyzstan. No space weather events are currently occurring, with normal conditions reported for geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, and solar radiation.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Russia unleashes 1,500 attack drones on Ukraine, shattering prospects for peace
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Kyiv in mourning after 24 killed in strike as Russia, Ukraine exchange POWs
France24 ---
!!! Ukraine - UN aid convoy targeted by drone attacks
France24 ---
!!! Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as a ship is seized and another is sunk
Associated Press ---
!!! Africa confirms fatal Ebola outbreak in Congo, urgent cross-border meeting called
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Pentagon hikes estimate of Iran war cost
Russia Today ---
Ukraine war: 36 nations approve tribunal creation to prosecute Russia over invasion
South China Morning Post ---
Africa confirms fatal Ebola outbreak in Congo, urgent cross-border meeting called
South China Morning Post ---
Finland warns of drone scare near Helsinki, fighter jets scrambled, flights diverted
South China Morning Post ---
CIA chief makes rare Cuba visit as island runs out of oil
South China Morning Post ---
Trump says Xi offered help on Iran as China seeks to keep Hormuz open
South China Morning Post ---
Russia unleashes 1,500 attack drones on Ukraine, shattering prospects for peace
South China Morning Post ---
Is Europe getting its act together on defence? Multiple threats prompt EU rearmament
France24 ---
Trump's silence on Taiwan during summit with Xi comes as relief for island nation
France24 ---
Clashes erupt in Bolivia as miners set off dynamite and police fire tear gas
France24 ---
Kyiv in mourning after 24 killed in strike as Russia, Ukraine exchange POWs
France24 ---
Ukraine - UN aid convoy targeted by drone attacks
France24 ---
Trump touts business wins as China airs Iran, Taiwan concerns
France24 ---
Russia a long-term strategic partner – Ethiopian Air Force chief
Russia Today ---
Ukrainian drones kill four in attack on apartments in Russia – governor
Russia Today ---
Pentagon hikes estimate of Iran war cost
Russia Today ---
The domino effect: How Iran-Israel tensions arm pirates
Russia Today ---
New Delhi condemns attack on Indian-flagged ship off Oman
Russia Today ---
Ghana to evacuate citizens from South Africa
Russia Today ---
Trump-Xi summit: China, US disagree on what they agreed on
Al Jazeera ---
Deadly attack on Pakistan outpost puts Afghanistan ceasefire at risk
Al Jazeera ---
Health officials raise alarm over new Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
Al Jazeera ---
Finland ends drone alert amid regional fears of Ukraine war spillover
Al Jazeera ---
India hikes fuel prices as Iran crisis bites
Al Jazeera ---
How Xi-Trump summit failed to yield Iran war breakthrough
Al Jazeera ---
US seeks indictment of former Cuban leader Raul Castro
Al Jazeera ---
Strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake jolts northern Japan, no tsunami warning issued
WION News ---
Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as a ship is seized and another is sunk
Associated Press ---
Multiple regions are experiencing active or imminent military confrontations and health crises requiring immediate attention.
