extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple dangerous events are currently occurring across military, health, and environmental domains, including active warfare in Ukraine, Middle East military operations, an internationally spreading hantavirus outbreak, and severe weather threats to US civilian populations, with potential for escalation in the near term.
LAST UPDATED 05-07-2026 @ 05:33PM (CDT)World Clock
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Events
The most recent eventsFinancial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
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Bitcoin (BTC)
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24663.61
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Nikkei
62833.84
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Volatility Index
17.08
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Crude Oil
97.66
2.71%
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Gold
4696
0.04%
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DOW Futures
49639
-0.79%
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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%
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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
Energy markets are experiencing significant volatility with U.S. gasoline prices surging sharply, most notably in the Midwest at +13.26% (currently $4.40/gallon) and nationally at +7.98% (currently $4.45/gallon) across all major regions. Cryptocurrency markets are broadly declining with Dogecoin down 4.25%, Ethereum down 2.57%, and Bitcoin down 2.0%, while major equity indices show modest weakness with the FTSE 100 declining 1.55% and DAX down 1.02%. Crude oil prices have risen 2.07% to $97.05 per barrel, directly contributing to the gasoline price increases and overall market uncertainty.
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
Chad
Level 1
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 4 - BLUE
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
Haiti
Level 4
Hungary
Level 1
Trinidad and Tobago
Level 3
Trinidad and Tobago
Level 3
Barbados
Level 1
Bermuda
Level 1
Oman
Level 3
Luxembourg
Level 1
Nigeria
Level 3
São Tomé and Príncipe
Level 3
Two nations maintain the most elevated travel advisory status: Afghanistan and Lebanon are both at Level 4 (Do Not Travel) due to persistent security concerns. Nicaragua is classified at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), while five countries—Togo, Cuba, Cameroon, Moldova, and Rwanda—are at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). Space weather conditions remain benign with no geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation alerts currently in effect, indicating stable ionospheric conditions.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Live: Explosions heard in several Iranian cities, including in naval port of Bandar Abbas
France24 ---
!!! Russia urges foreigners to leave Ukraine capital over Victory Day threat
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Russian attacks kill 27 before deadline for ceasefire proposed by Kyiv
France24 ---
!!! Israel strikes Beirut and southern Lebanon despite truce
France24 ---
!!! Russia is ramping up its attempts to kill opponents in Europe, intelligence officials say
Associated Press ---
Trump gives EU until July 4 to ratify deal or face tariff hike
South China Morning Post ---
US targets Cuba nickel operation in move with implications for China-linked supply chains
South China Morning Post ---
Norwegian police arrest Chinese woman on spying allegations
South China Morning Post ---
Alaska 2025 tsunami was second-highest ever, taller than Empire State Building
South China Morning Post ---
Russia urges foreigners to leave Ukraine capital over Victory Day threat
South China Morning Post ---
Trump sets July 4 ultimatum for EU on trade pact
France24 ---
Live: Explosions heard in several Iranian cities, including in naval port of Bandar Abbas
France24 ---
Still no sign of a solution in Iran: US president says the war will be over soon
France24 ---
Israel strikes Beirut and southern Lebanon despite truce
France24 ---
Middle East war live: Lebanon, Israel to hold new talks in Washington May 14-15
France24 ---
Russian attacks kill 27 before deadline for ceasefire proposed by Kyiv
France24 ---
India rolls out aid package for businesses hit by Middle East crisis
Russia Today ---
Two US soldiers still missing after African Lion drills
Russia Today ---
Gulf states urge UN action to ensure Strait of Hormuz safety
Al Jazeera ---
US sanctions Iraqi minister accused of aiding Iran oil sales
Al Jazeera ---
Protests in Bolivia escalate amid economic turmoil and policy demands
Al Jazeera ---
Trump administration sows confusion as it tries to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Associated Press ---
Russia is ramping up its attempts to kill opponents in Europe, intelligence officials say
Associated Press ---
Why gasoline costs 52% more in the US than it did before the Iran war
Associated Press ---
Hamas says a son of its chief negotiator was killed in an Israeli strike on Gaza
Associated Press ---
UK border official and former Hong Kong cop convicted of assisting Chinese spy agency in Britain
Associated Press ---
Multiple active conflicts and escalating tensions across Ukraine, Middle East, and Iran create immediate threats to global stability and US interests.
