extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple geopolitical crises, including critically elevated Iran-US tensions, are occurring simultaneously alongside significant weather hazards across North America and economic stress indicators. While no imminent threats to US civilians are currently active, the complex global situation requires continued vigilance and preparedness monitoring.
LAST UPDATED 05-12-2026 @ 01:04AM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
02:04AMLos Angeles
11:04PMLondon
07:04AMMoscow
09:04AMBeijing
02:04PMUrgent
The most severe events and alertsAlerts
The most recent alertsadvi Test Message
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warn Red Flag Warning
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Effective 23 min ago Expires in 13 hr
advi Wind Advisory
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advi Wind Advisory
Heppner, OR
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Events
The most recent eventsok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km) in India 12/05/2026 05:18 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
--- Effective 21 min ago
watc M 4.9 - Nicobar Islands, India region
Nicobar Islands, India region Effective 46 min ago
watc M 3.1 - 22 km W of Rincón, Puerto Rico
Rincón, Rincón Effective 55 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.2779
-0.89%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
81279.33
-0.55%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.11006
-1.04%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2312.9
-1.13%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
96.64
-0.74%
Coinbase
DOW
49704.47
0.19%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10269.43
0.36%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
24350.28
0.05%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7412.84
0.19%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
62606.22
0.30%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
18.38
6.92%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
98.99
0.94%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4725.2
-0.07%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
49759
-0.07%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
4.452
7.98%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
4.251
7.40%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
4.378
7.12%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
4.42
7.00%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
4.113
7.75%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
4.399
13.26%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.902
6.18%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
4.359
8.54%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
5.583
3.16%
US EIA
Cryptocurrency markets experienced modest declines over the period, with Bitcoin down 0.45% to $81,361.55, Ethereum down 0.72% to $2,322.51, and Solana down 0.55% to $96.82. Traditional equity markets showed resilience with the S&P 500 up 0.19%, DOW up 0.19%, and Nikkei up 1.09%. However, concerning spikes in gasoline prices have emerged across the United States, with national prices up 7.98% and Midwest prices rising dramatically by 13.26% to $4.399 per gallon. The Volatility Index increased 6.92% to 18.38, indicating elevated market uncertainty. Gold prices rose 0.68% to $4,761, and crude oil increased 0.59% to $98.65, reflecting broader commodity market pressures.
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
Rwanda
Level 2
Lebanon
Level 4
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
Hungary
Level 1
Trinidad and Tobago
Level 3
Trinidad and Tobago
Level 3
Travel advisories indicate varying levels of risk globally. Afghanistan maintains a Level 4 Do Not Travel advisory due to ongoing security concerns. Nicaragua has been elevated to a Level 3 Reconsider Travel status, suggesting significant regional instability. Multiple countries including Togo, Cuba, Cameroon, Moldova, and Rwanda are classified at Level 2 with advisories to exercise increased caution. Most other nations, including major allies like Australia, Singapore, and Georgia, remain at Level 1 normal precautions. Space weather monitoring shows no current geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or elevated solar radiation events.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Ukraine and Russia fight on despite US-mediated ceasefire
France24 ---
!!! Iran war live: Trump slams Iranian proposal as ceasefire hangs by a thread
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Pakistan hid Iranian military aircraft even as it played mediator in Iran war
WION News ---
!!! Nearly $22 billion secretly shipped to Ukraine – Austrian politician
Russia Today ---
!!! Ukraine has violated Victory Day ceasefire – Moscow
Russia Today ---
!!! Hantavirus: France enforces strict measures after citizen tests positive
France24 ---
!!! Could the latest violence in DR Congo undermine truce efforts?
Al Jazeera ---
EU sanctions Russian officials over deportation of Ukrainian children
France24 ---
France arrests Tunisian suspected of planning 'jihad-inspired' attack in Paris
France24 ---
Hantavirus outbreak: Should we worry about the virus spreading?
France24 ---
Ukraine and Russia fight on despite US-mediated ceasefire
France24 ---
Hantavirus: France enforces strict measures after citizen tests positive
France24 ---
Hantavirus: French PM Lecornu holds talks with medical advisers, ministers
France24 ---
Nearly $22 billion secretly shipped to Ukraine – Austrian politician
Russia Today ---
Putin names condition for meeting with Zelensky
Russia Today ---
Kremlin explains impasse in Ukraine peace talks
Russia Today ---
Ukraine has violated Victory Day ceasefire – Moscow
Russia Today ---
US seizes enriched uranium from Venezuela
Russia Today ---
Iran war live: Trump slams Iranian proposal as ceasefire hangs by a thread
Al Jazeera ---
EU, UK sanction Russians over deportations of Ukrainian children
Al Jazeera ---
EU sanctions violent Israeli settlers after months of deadlock
Al Jazeera ---
Could the latest violence in DR Congo undermine truce efforts?
Al Jazeera ---
EU agrees sanctions on Israeli West Bank settlers, Hamas leaders
Al Jazeera ---
UK sanctions network accused of planning attacks for Iran
Al Jazeera ---
Pakistan hid Iranian military aircraft even as it played mediator in Iran war
WION News ---
Trump and Xi aim to ease trade war in first meeting since South Korea summit
WION News ---
Southern California mayor will plead guilty to acting as agent for Chinese government
South China Morning Post ---
US Treasury Department tells banks to flag suspected Iranian money-laundering networks
South China Morning Post ---
Israeli soldiers jailed for desecration of Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon
South China Morning Post ---
Canada labels Sikh extremism a threat while accusing India of meddling
South China Morning Post ---
More passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship test positive
South China Morning Post ---
Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi is transferred to a Tehran hospital, her foundation says
Associated Press ---
Iran war disruptions spark higher costs and lost income in Bangladesh
Associated Press ---
ICC unseals arrest warrant for a prominent Philippine senator over drug war killings under Duterte
Associated Press ---
EU targets Russians with sanctions over the abduction of thousands of Ukrainian children
Associated Press ---
Timeline: The outbreak on the MV Hondius
Associated Press ---
Multiple critical crises are unfolding simultaneously: the Ukraine conflict continues with ceasefire violations, Iran-US tensions have escalated to military action, a novel Hantavirus is spreading across Europe, and key allies face economic and political instability.
