extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Global geopolitical tensions persist across Ukraine, US-China relations, and Middle East stability, while domestically localized severe weather and volcanic activity remain manageable. Financial markets show resilience, and international conditions reflect elevated but stable risk without indicators of imminent acute escalation.
LAST UPDATED 05-15-2026 @ 01:33AM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
02:33AMLos Angeles
11:33PMLondon
07:33AMMoscow
09:33AMBeijing
02:33PMUrgent
The most severe events and alertsAlerts
The most recent alertsadvi Small Craft Advisory
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advi Small Craft Advisory
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Events
The most recent eventsok Green flood alert in Bangladesh
Bāghamāra, Meghalaya Effective 58 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataDOW
50063.46
0.75%
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FTSE 100
10372.93
0.46%
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DAX
24456.26
1.32%
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S&P 500
7501.24
0.77%
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Nikkei
61029.83
-2.59%
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Volatility Index
17.26
-3.41%
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Crude Oil
103.31
2.12%
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Gold
4569.8
-2.47%
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DOW Futures
49963
-0.38%
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Cardano (ADA)
0.2657
-1.77%
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Bitcoin (BTC)
80406.34
-0.83%
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Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.1136
-1.58%
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Ethereum (ETH)
2248.22
-1.53%
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Solana (SOL)
90.69
-1.56%
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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
Energy markets show notable upward movement with crude oil rising 1.04% to $102.22 per barrel and U.S. gasoline prices increasing across all regions by 0.13% to 2.58%, with the highest increases in the Northeast (Central Atlantic at 2.58%). Equity markets demonstrate modest gains with the DAX leading at +1.32%, S&P 500 at +0.77%, and DOW at +0.75%, while precious metals face headwinds with gold declining 1.52%. Cryptocurrency markets are mixed with minor movements, and the volatility index declined 3.41%, suggesting reduced market anxiety.
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
Afghanistan remains at Level 4 'Do Not Travel' status, representing the highest risk designation, while Nicaragua is elevated to Level 3 'Reconsider Travel' status. Five countries (Togo, Cuba, Cameroon, Moldova, and Malawi) are classified at Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution', with the majority of other nations at Level 1 'Exercise Normal Precautions'. No active space weather hazards including geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events are currently present.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Russia unleashes 1,500 attack drones on Ukraine, shattering prospects for peace
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Russia pummels Kyiv, killing at least 10 as advance in the east slows
France24 ---
!!! Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as a ship is seized and another is sunk
Associated Press ---
!!! 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 ---
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 ---
US renews US$100 million Cuba aid offer as Trump raises island with Xi
South China Morning Post ---
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 ---
Cuba runs out of fuel, diesel amid US blockade
France24 ---
Russia pummels Kyiv, killing at least 10 as advance in the east slows
France24 ---
Iran accuses United Arab Emirates of being 'active partner' in US-Israeli war
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 ---
Pentagon hikes estimate of Iran war cost
Russia Today ---
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 ---
Cautious optimism in Lebanon as direct talks with Israel progress
Al Jazeera ---
Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as a ship is seized and another is sunk
Associated Press ---
Multiple regions experiencing escalating conflicts and crises with significant implications for global stability and US interests.
