extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Global tensions remain elevated with active warfare in Ukraine and multiple regional conflicts in the Middle East, Sudan, and Afghanistan, while severe natural disasters including earthquakes and tropical cyclones are simultaneously impacting millions of civilians worldwide. The United States faces active severe weather threats domestically alongside these international developments. The situation warrants increased preparedness awareness, though no imminent threats to US homeland are present within the immediate 24-48 hour window.
LAST UPDATED 07-02-2026 @ 03:33AM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
04:33AMLos Angeles
01:33AMLondon
09:33AMMoscow
11:33AMBeijing
04:33PMUrgent
The most severe events and alertsAlerts
The most recent alertsEvents
The most recent eventsok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:144.3km) in Indonesia 02/07/2026 05:50 UTC, 1.2 million in 100km.
Tilamuta, Gorontalo Effective 15 min ago
watc M 3.5 - 63 km ENE of Healy, Alaska
Healy, AK Effective 48 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1559
1.37%
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Bitcoin (BTC)
60200.51
0.40%
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Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07254
0.54%
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Ethereum (ETH)
1617.04
0.58%
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Solana (SOL)
78.01
0.81%
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DOW
52305.24
-0.03%
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FTSE 100
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DAX
25115.41
0.30%
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S&P 500
7483.23
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Nikkei
68733.15
-2.47%
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Volatility Index
16.82
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Crude Oil
68.05
-0.77%
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Gold
4078.8
-0.09%
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DOW Futures
52640
-0.05%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
3.831
-2.12%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.742
-0.93%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
3.855
-2.45%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
3.915
-2.49%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.605
0.64%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.625
-2.63%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.321
-3.38%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
3.715
-3.38%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.919
-2.73%
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Cryptocurrency markets demonstrated modest gains with Ethereum rising 0.96%, Bitcoin up 0.73%, and Solana increasing 0.76%. Traditional equity markets showed mixed performance, with the Nikkei declining 1.82%, the S&P 500 down 0.22%, and the DOW declining 0.03%, while the DAX gained 0.18%. Crude oil fell 1.09% while gold declined only 0.14%. Gasoline prices declined significantly across most U.S. regions, with the Gulf Coast and Rocky Mountain regions down approximately 3.38%, and the Volatility Index increased 0.85%.
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
Malawi
Level 1
Burkina Faso
Level 1
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 5 - GREEN
Kuwait
Level 3
Oman
Level 3
Venezuela
Level 3
Russia
Level 1
El Salvador
Level 1
El Salvador
Level 1
Vietnam
Level 1
Jamaica
Level 2
Slovakia
Level 1
Chad
Level 1
Bangladesh
Level 1
Luxembourg
Level 1
Botswana
Level 2
Botswana
Level 2
Lesotho
Level 2
Ecuador
Level 1
Pakistan
Level 3
Somalia
Level 1
Nigeria
Level 3
Nigeria
Level 3
Turkey
Level 2
Mali
Level 4
Canada
Level 1
Ireland
Level 1
Bolivia
Level 2
Rwanda
Level 3
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Level 4
Uganda
Level 4
International travel advisories indicate Afghanistan remains at Level 4 (Do Not Travel) status, while Nicaragua is at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel). Multiple nations maintain Level 2 status (Exercise Increased Caution), including Togo, Eswatini, Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, and Moldova. Most other monitored countries remain at Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions). Space weather conditions are nominal with no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation warnings. The current DEFCON level remains DEFCON 5 (GREEN), indicating no elevated military threat.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Russian strikes on Kyiv kill at least 9 after Zelensky warns of 'massive attack'
France24 ---
!!! Gaza marks 1,000 days of war. Palestinians there face an uncertain future
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Israel to occupy parts of Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely – defense minister
Russia Today ---
!!! Zelenskyy says Ukraine has hit a Russian oil refinery for the second time in a week
Associated Press ---
Gaza marks 1,000 days of war. Palestinians there face an uncertain future
South China Morning Post ---
Venezuela faces post-quake medical crisis as threat of infections looms
South China Morning Post ---
Spain blames over 1,000 excess deaths on heatwave, in second-hottest June ever
South China Morning Post ---
Russian strikes on Kyiv kill at least 9 after Zelensky warns of 'massive attack'
France24 ---
Israel to occupy parts of Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely – defense minister
Russia Today ---
Oil prices fall to levels not seen since start of US-Israel war on Iran
Al Jazeera ---
Survivors look to foreign aid after the earthquakes in Venezuela
Al Jazeera ---
German prosecutors charge Ukrainian suspect over Nord Stream explosions
Al Jazeera ---
Ocean temperatures hit record highs as El Niño looms
Al Jazeera ---
US signs $1 lease with Israel to build permanent embassy in West Jerusalem
Al Jazeera ---
Rights group accuses three paramilitary commanders of war crimes in Sudan
Associated Press ---
The US, Canada and Mexico begin bumpy negotiations to renew North American trade pact
Associated Press ---
Venezuelan medics fear earthquake aftermath will trigger widening medical crisis
Associated Press ---
Zelenskyy says Ukraine has hit a Russian oil refinery for the second time in a week
Associated Press ---
Multiple simultaneous regional conflicts and natural disasters are straining global stability, with active military operations in Ukraine, escalating Middle East tensions, severe natural disasters affecting Venezuela, and deteriorating trade relations among North American partners.
