extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple concurrent high-risk developments are occurring globally, including active Middle East military operations, escalating US-China tensions over Taiwan, significant financial market volatility, an emerging Ebola outbreak with cross-border implications, and severe weather threats across US regions. These dangerous events occurring in near-term timeframes, combined with mounting economic pressures and elevated seismic activity, necessitate heightened civilian preparedness posture.
LAST UPDATED 05-16-2026 @ 05:30AM (CDT)World Clock
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Alerts
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Events
The most recent eventsFinancial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.253
-3.25%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
77867.73
-1.51%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.10843
-4.28%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2168.7
-2.44%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
85.75
-3.86%
Coinbase
DOW
49526.17
-1.07%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10195.37
-1.71%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
23950.57
-2.07%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7408.5
-1.24%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
61409.29
-1.99%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
18.43
6.78%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
101.02
4.23%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4561.9
-2.63%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
49617
-1.07%
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
Global financial markets are experiencing notable volatility and broad-based decline. Major stock indices show significant losses: DAX down 2.07%, Nikkei down 1.99%, FTSE 100 down 1.71%, S&P 500 down 1.24%, and DOW down 1.07%. The Volatility Index has surged 6.78% to 18.43, indicating elevated market risk and investor uncertainty. Energy markets show strength with crude oil rising 4.23% to $101.02 per barrel, while U.S. gasoline prices have increased across all regions ranging from 0.14% to 2.58%. Cryptocurrencies display mixed performance with downward pressure on major assets including Cardano (-0.84%), Dogecoin (-1.16%), and Solana (-0.73%), while Ethereum shows modest gains. Gold prices have declined 2.63%, reflecting shifting investor sentiment in current market conditions.
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
Slovenia
Level 1
Namibia
Level 2
Sudan
Level 4
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
Bolivia
Level 2
Turkey
Level 2
Azerbaijan
Level 3
Malaysia
Level 1
Mauritius
Level 1
Oman
Level 1
Travel advisories indicate heightened security concerns in specific global regions, with Afghanistan and Sudan both classified at Level 4 (Do Not Travel), representing areas of extreme caution. Nicaragua has been elevated to Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) status. Six countries are currently at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution): Togo, Cuba, Cameroon, Moldova, Namibia, and Malawi. The majority of monitored countries remain at Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions). Significantly, all space weather parameters—including geomagnetic storms, solar radiation events, and radio blackout risks—are currently at normal levels with no threats to critical communications or power infrastructure.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Iran war day 78: Trump, Tehran signal talks as Lebanon truce extended
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Israel launches deadly air strikes on Gaza City apartment building
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Middle East war live: Israel, Lebanon extend shaky ceasefire
France24 ---
!!! Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence from China after meeting Xi
France24 ---
!!! 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 ---
!!! 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 ---
Iran war day 78: Trump, Tehran signal talks as Lebanon truce extended
Al Jazeera ---
Trump says ISIL second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki killed
Al Jazeera ---
Outbreak of rare strain of Ebola claims at least 65 lives in DR Congo
Al Jazeera ---
Israel launches deadly air strikes on Gaza City apartment building
Al Jazeera ---
Seven killed in Gaza on Nakba Day as Israel says it targets Hamas member
Al Jazeera ---
What did Trump and Xi discuss during the China summit?
Al Jazeera ---
Trump in bonkers boast reveals he told Xi 'we spy like hell on China'
WION News ---
'Independent nation': Taiwan rejects subordination to China post Trump warning
WION News ---
US and Nigerian forces 'eliminate' IS group senior leader in joint mission
France24 ---
Israel, Lebanon extending ceasefire, US says, despite new Israeli strikes
France24 ---
Middle East war live: Israel, Lebanon extend shaky ceasefire
France24 ---
New Ebola outbreak hits DR Congo
France24 ---
Trump-Xi, the alpha power summit: a debrief
France24 ---
Live: Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire by 45 days, US State Department says
France24 ---
Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence from China after meeting Xi
France24 ---
A test for Ukraine, a dilemma for Zelensky: What's at stake in the Andriy Yermak corruption probe
France24 ---
EU facing 'second big wake-up call' on energy, Irish Minister Darragh O'Brien says
France24 ---
36 countries approve creation of special Ukraine tribunal to prosecute Russia
France24 ---
Lavrov names overlooked agenda behind Iran war
Russia Today ---
India and UAE ink energy and defense pacts
Russia Today ---
Modi confirmed visit to Russia this year – Lavrov
Russia Today ---
US to restore depleted stockpiles with cheap mass-produced missiles
Russia Today ---
Pentagon hikes estimate of Iran war cost
Russia Today ---
Why the ECB may be forced to raise rates despite weak EU economy
Russia Today ---
Zelensky unable to save his ex-aide – Ukrainian MP
Russia Today ---
Ukraine to target doctors for mobilization
Russia Today ---
Lebanon and Israel extend ceasefire despite new strikes
South China Morning Post ---
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 ---
Un barco cerca de los Emiratos es capturado y llevado a Irán, otro es atacado y se hunde
Associated Press ---
What to know about the predictions for a potentially record-breaking El Nino
Associated Press ---
Multiple simultaneous global crises span the Middle East conflict zone, US-China strategic competition over Taiwan, Ukraine war developments, an expanding Ebola outbreak, NATO security incidents, and mounting economic pressures across major global economies.
