extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Active military confrontations between the US and Iran, along with Russia-Ukraine escalation and regional conflicts, are occurring amid routine domestic weather hazards and localized natural disaster activity. While serious, these developments remain geographically contained without imminent escalation to direct threats against the US homeland.
LAST UPDATED 07-21-2026 @ 04:05AM (CDT)World Clock
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Events
The most recent eventsFinancial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1749
3.25%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
66216
1.54%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07356
2.11%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1939.58
1.89%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
78.37
0.86%
Coinbase
DOW
51839.26
-0.59%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10531.42
0.06%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
24865.38
0.08%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7443.28
-0.19%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
66232.19
3.26%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
17.5
-6.17%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
82.01
-0.57%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4067
1.27%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
52260
0.36%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
3.855
2.07%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.765
1.76%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
3.851
1.18%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
3.925
1.32%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.642
2.25%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.662
3.71%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.423
2.39%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
3.823
4.43%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.832
0.02%
US EIA
Financial markets show mixed stability with localized concerns in energy sectors. US equity indices declined marginally with the DOW down 0.59 percent and S&P 500 down 0.19 percent, while international indices performed positively with Japan's Nikkei index up 3.26 percent and European indices relatively stable. Cryptocurrency markets demonstrated strength with Cardano up 3.25 percent, Dogecoin up 2.11 percent, and Bitcoin up 1.54 percent. Gasoline prices increased across all US regions with the most significant gains in the Midwest (up 3.71 percent) and Rocky Mountain region (up 4.43 percent), currently averaging 3.86 dollars nationally. Precious metals showed safe-haven demand with gold up 1.27 percent to 4,067 dollars per ounce, while market volatility decreased 6.17 percent as measured by the VIX at 17.5.
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
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 5 - GREEN
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Level 4
Argentina
Level 1
Saint Lucia
Level 2
Eswatini
Level 2
Haiti
Level 4
Malta
Level 1
Niger
Level 4
French Guiana
Level 1
Malaysia
Level 1
Federated States of Micronesia
Level 1
Federated States of Micronesia
Level 1
Montserrat
Level 1
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Level 1
Thailand
Level 1
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Level 1
Samoa
Level 1
Ghana
Level 2
Indonesia
Level 2
Turks and Caicos Islands
Level 2
Gabon
Level 1
Norway
Level 1
Pakistan
Level 1
Malawi
Level 1
Burkina Faso
Level 1
Kuwait
Level 3
Oman
Level 3
Venezuela
Level 3
Russia
Level 1
El Salvador
Level 1
El Salvador
Level 1
Vietnam
Level 1
Vietnam
Level 1
Jamaica
Level 2
Jamaica
Level 2
International travel advisories show localized regional concerns with no systemic escalation. Afghanistan maintains a Level 4 'Do Not Travel' designation, while Nicaragua is rated Level 3 'Reconsider Travel'. Six countries hold Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution' status including Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, Eswatini, Togo, and Moldova. The majority of US-allied nations including Australia, Singapore, Georgia, Latvia, and Paraguay maintain Level 1 'Normal Precautions' status. Space weather conditions remain nominal with no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events. The current DEFCON level remains at DEFCON 5 (GREEN), indicating no imminent military threat assessment.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! US military releases footage of tenth consecutive night of strikes on Iran
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Iran war live: Tehran attacks Gulf states, says 2 tankers in Hormuz on fire
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Houthis declare naval blockade of Saudi Arabia
Russia Today ---
!!! China and Philippines trade accusations after sailor injured at sea
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Beijing summons Philippine ambassador over clash in disputed South China Sea shoal
France24 ---
Beijing summons Philippine ambassador over clash in disputed South China Sea shoal
France24 ---
Lebanon's Aoun to press Trump for Israeli troop withdrawal as pressure builds to disarm Hezbollah
France24 ---
Lebanese army deploys to three southern villages under US-backed security framework
France24 ---
Latin American governments prepare for El Nino as drought, floods and heat loom
Associated Press ---
Tropical Storm Bertha drifts toward land as Hurricane Fausto forms in the eastern Pacific
Associated Press ---
Putin thanks North Korea for helping liberate Russian territory
Russia Today ---
Houthis declare naval blockade of Saudi Arabia
Russia Today ---
The war must go on: NATO plans for no endgame
Russia Today ---
US delays nightly Iran bombing until after World Cup final
Russia Today ---
US military releases footage of tenth consecutive night of strikes on Iran
Al Jazeera ---
China and Philippines trade accusations after sailor injured at sea
Al Jazeera ---
Guyana recovers 27 bodies after ferry disaster as crew comes under scrutiny
Al Jazeera ---
Why protests are growing in Ukraine over defence leadership and dismissals
Al Jazeera ---
India summons Russian diplomat after Russian strike kills 4 Indian crew
WION News ---
Iran war live: Tehran attacks Gulf states, says 2 tankers in Hormuz on fire
Al Jazeera ---
North Korea paves way for possible Kim trip to Moscow
South China Morning Post ---
Lockheed Martin launches cheaper Patriot missile as air defence demand surges
South China Morning Post ---
Multiple active military conflicts and confrontations are unfolding globally, with the US-Iran situation showing the greatest immediate escalation risk.
