extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Global security tensions are escalating with active military operations in Ukraine, major power posturing between the US and China, Middle East regional instability, and multiple humanitarian crises occurring simultaneously. Localized severe weather threats are currently affecting multiple US regions, though no direct threat to widespread US civilian populations has been identified. The international situation requires heightened preparedness given the potential for rapid escalation of regional conflicts.
LAST UPDATED 07-07-2026 @ 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 alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 17 min ago Brandon, MS (Rankin County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 25 min ago Raymond, MS (Hinds County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 44 min ago Raymond, MS (Hinds County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertswarn Flood Warning
Lakemont, PA
Effective 8 min ago Expires in 4 hr
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 10 min ago Expires in 16 s
advi Small Craft Advisory
Provincetown, MA
Effective 11 min ago Expires in 13 hr
advi Small Craft Advisory
Marblehead, MA
Effective 11 min ago Expires in 13 hr
advi Small Craft Advisory
Nantucket, MA
Effective 11 min ago Expires in 13 hr
Events
The most recent eventsok Green earthquake (Magnitude 5M, Depth:10km) in Reykjanes Ridge 07/07/2026 05:00 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
--- Effective 47 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1794
-2.55%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
63048
-1.49%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07464
-2.57%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1765.19
-1.85%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
80.83
-1.29%
Coinbase
DOW
53055.91
0.29%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10651.77
-0.26%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
25817.89
0.15%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7537.43
0.72%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
68388.81
-1.93%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
15.57
-3.59%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
69
0.66%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4139
-0.68%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
53386
0.03%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
3.831
-2.12%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.742
-0.93%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
3.855
-2.45%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
3.915
-2.49%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.605
0.64%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.625
-2.63%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.321
-3.38%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
3.715
-3.38%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.919
-2.73%
US EIA
Financial markets show mixed performance with notable cryptocurrency weakness and regional stock market divergence. Cryptocurrency assets declined across the board: Cardano down -1.85%, Dogecoin down -2.08%, Bitcoin down -1.37%, and Ethereum down -1.59%. U.S. equity indices showed strength with the S&P 500 up 0.72%, DOW up 0.29%, and DAX up 0.15%, while international indices declined with the Nikkei down -1.82% and FTSE 100 down -0.26%. Commodity markets were mixed with crude oil up 0.51% at 68.90 per barrel and gold down -0.74%. Gasoline prices declined nationally by an average of -2.1%, though Lower Atlantic regions showed modest gains of 0.64%. The Volatility Index decreased -3.59%, indicating reduced market uncertainty.
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
Gabon
Level 1
Norway
Level 1
Pakistan
Level 1
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
Vietnam
Level 1
Jamaica
Level 2
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
Somalia
Level 1
Nigeria
Level 3
Nigeria
Level 3
Turkey
Level 2
Mali
Level 4
International travel advisories indicate mixed global conditions. Afghanistan maintains a Level 4 'Do Not Travel' designation, representing the highest alert status. Nicaragua has been elevated to Level 3 'Reconsider Travel.' Multiple nations including Togo, Eswatini, Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, and Moldova are at Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution.' The majority of monitored countries including Australia, Georgia, Norway, Pakistan, and Singapore remain at Level 1 'Exercise Normal Precautions.' Space weather monitoring shows no active threats, with no geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events currently reported.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Russian missile and drone strikes kill 24 in Kyiv ahead of NATO summit
France24 ---
!!! US raises alarm after China tests nuclear-capable missile over Pacific
WION News ---
Russian missile and drone strikes kill 24 in Kyiv ahead of NATO summit
France24 ---
Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises to 3,535 as more than 17,000 left homeless
France24 ---
Death toll from DR Congo Ebola outbreak passes 500 as healthcare workers threaten strike
France24 ---
Ukraine must 'get the support it needs': allies prepare for NATO summit
France24 ---
Russian MOD lists targets in latest Ukraine barrage
Russia Today ---
Hamas dissolves civilian governing body in Gaza after 20 years
Al Jazeera ---
Cuba sees nationwide power blackout for third time in six months
Al Jazeera ---
US raises alarm after China tests nuclear-capable missile over Pacific
WION News ---
Trump warns Iran to agree to deal amid ongoing peace talks
WION News ---
Active warfare, major power confrontations, and cascading humanitarian disasters are creating a critical global security situation.
