extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Global security remains volatile with active Russia-Ukraine warfare, acute Iran nuclear concerns, and escalating US-China strategic competition, while the domestic United States faces manageable weather-related hazards and maintains overall financial market resilience. Multiple concurrent crises create a complex threat landscape requiring heightened preparedness.
LAST UPDATED 05-15-2026 @ 05:04AM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
06:04AMLos Angeles
03:04AMLondon
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01:04PMBeijing
06:04PMUrgent
The most severe events and alertswarn Volatility Index is up 7.9953604%, currently at 18.64
Effective 56 min ago ---
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Events
The most recent eventsFinancial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.2673
-1.18%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
80582
-0.61%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.11495
-0.41%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2255.75
-1.20%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
91.04
-1.18%
Coinbase
DOW
50063.46
0.75%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10239.93
-1.28%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
24067.16
-1.59%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7501.24
0.77%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
61409.29
-1.99%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
18.64
8.00%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
100.45
3.64%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4559.7
-2.68%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
49855
-0.60%
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
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
Chad
Level 4
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 ---
!!! Iran war day 77: Trump, Xi discuss Hormuz as Tehran rallies BRICS
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as a ship is seized and another is sunk
Associated Press ---
!!! Russia pummels Kyiv, killing at least 10 as advance in the east slows
France24 ---
!!! Trump and Xi hold high-stakes talks in Beijing
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Haiti gang clashes kill at least 78 in Port-au-Prince suburbs, UN says
France24 ---
!!! Cuba runs out of fuel, diesel amid US blockade
France24 ---
New Delhi condemns attack on Indian-flagged ship off Oman
Russia Today ---
The domino effect: How Iran-Israel tensions arm pirates
Russia Today ---
Viral Russian traveler killed by Ukrainian drone – media
Russia Today ---
Xi promised not to send military equipment to Iran – Trump
Russia Today ---
Ukrainian drones kill three in attack on apartments in Russia – governor
Russia Today ---
US seeking to convince China to pressure Iran – Rubio
Russia Today ---
Iran war day 77: Trump, Xi discuss Hormuz as Tehran rallies BRICS
Al Jazeera ---
Trump and Xi hold high-stakes talks in Beijing
Al Jazeera ---
Israel-Lebanon talks held in Washington as expiration of ceasefire nears
Al Jazeera ---
Explosions heard as mining groups stage antigovernment protest in Bolivia
Al Jazeera ---
Could Iran war trigger a hunger crisis?
Al Jazeera ---
UK in 'political turmoil: Labour MPs openly question whether Labour will survive as political force'
France24 ---
Haiti gang clashes kill at least 78 in Port-au-Prince suburbs, UN says
France24 ---
Cuban government says CIA chief John Ratcliffe met with officials in Havana
France24 ---
Abu Dhabi 'doesn't want to appear too much in cooperation with Israel', analyst says
France24 ---
Cuba runs out of fuel, diesel amid US blockade
France24 ---
Russia pummels Kyiv, killing at least 10 as advance in the east slows
France24 ---
'A desire to lower the temperature on both sides', expert says as Trump meets Xi
France24 ---
Iran accuses United Arab Emirates of being 'active partner' in US-Israeli war
France24 ---
Labour politicians jockey for possible challenge to UK's Starmer
France24 ---
China's Xi woos Trump with state banquet: Taiwan on the table?
France24 ---
Trump says Xi offered help to open Hormuz, vowed not to arm Iran
France24 ---
CIA chief makes rare Cuba visit as island runs out of oil
South China Morning Post ---
What Brics lacks in unity, it makes up for in flexibility
South China Morning Post ---
Trump says Xi offered help on Iran as China seeks to keep Hormuz open
South China Morning Post ---
UK health minister quits, calls for leadership contest to oust PM Starmer
South China Morning Post ---
Russia unleashes 1,500 attack drones on Ukraine, shattering prospects for peace
South China Morning Post ---
Iran accuses United Arab Emirates of being 'active partner' in US-Israeli war
France24 ---
Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as a ship is seized and another is sunk
Associated Press ---
Multiple simultaneous global crises are unfolding: active warfare in Ukraine, escalating Iran tensions with nuclear proliferation concerns, major power confrontations over Taiwan, and critical maritime security threats near the Strait of Hormuz.
