extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple dangerous events are actively occurring globally, including military escalation between the US and Iran, ongoing regional conflicts, severe weather affecting US populations, and elevated seismic and volcanic activity. Economic volatility and disease outbreaks compound these risks, creating a near-term threat environment requiring heightened civilian awareness and preparedness.
LAST UPDATED 07-15-2026 @ 09:02AM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
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07:02AMLondon
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05:02PMBeijing
10:02PMUrgent
The most severe events and alertswarn Flood Warning
Effective 40 min ago Markham, TX (Matagorda County) US
warn Flood Warning
Effective 46 min ago Sulphur, LA (Calcasieu Parish) US
Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Air Quality Alert
Allegan, MI
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 1 day
warn Flash Flood Warning
Hampton, AR
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 1 hr
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 4 min
warn Special Marine Warning
Port Arthur, TX
Effective 8 min ago Expires in 58 s
advi Air Quality Alert
Voorheesville, NY
Effective 9 min ago Expires in 24 hr
Events
The most recent eventsok M 2.7 - 20 km ENE of Point Possession, Alaska
Anchorage, AK Effective 34 min ago
ok M 2.6 - 1 km S of Guánica, Puerto Rico
Guánica, Guánica Effective 56 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1677
1.39%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
65249.25
0.40%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07484
0.59%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1931.6
2.17%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
78.48
0.86%
Coinbase
DOW
52709.5
0.38%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10516.69
-0.12%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
25011.3
-0.54%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7570.94
0.36%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
68751.51
1.49%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
16.17
-2.00%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
80.14
1.01%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4065.7
-0.10%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
52841
0.09%
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 performance with notable volatility in cryptocurrencies and fuel prices. Major cryptocurrencies are declining, with Cardano down 1.45%, Ethereum down 1.27%, and Bitcoin down 0.71%. Precious metals are also declining, with gold down 0.98%. U.S. equity indices show mixed results: the S&P 500 and Nikkei are up 0.38% and 1.49% respectively, while the DOW is slightly up at 0.02%, but European indices including the FTSE 100 and DAX are down. Most significantly, U.S. gasoline prices have increased substantially across all regions, with Rocky Mountain prices up 4.43%, Midwest up 3.71%, and national average up 2.07%. Crude oil prices have risen 1.27%.
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
Argentina
Level 1
Saint Lucia
Level 2
Haiti
Level 4
Malta
Level 1
Niger
Level 4
French Guiana
Level 1
Malaysia
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
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
International travel advisories indicate elevated global instability in select regions. Afghanistan maintains a Level 4 Do Not Travel advisory, the highest warning level. Nicaragua is at Level 3 Reconsider Travel status. Multiple nations including Togo, Eswatini, Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, and Moldova are at Level 2 Exercise Increased Caution. Most major global regions including Australia, Singapore, Georgia, Latvia, and Paraguay maintain normal precaution advisories. Space weather conditions remain stable with no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events reported.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! US strikes marine control tower in Iran
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Israeli air attack on Gaza apartment kills family of three
Al Jazeera ---
!!! DRC Ebola cases surpass 2,000 as more health workers begin strike
Al Jazeera ---
!!! US launches fresh strikes on Iran amid intensifying battle for Hormuz control
WION News ---
!!! Middle East live: US military launches fresh 'wave of strikes' on Iran
France24 ---
!!! Iran threatens to cut off major vital seaways in response to Trump's renewed blockade
France24 ---
!!! US resumes strikes on Iran amid latest Hormuz escalation
Russia Today ---
!!! Europe records 10,000 excess deaths amid extreme heatwave
Russia Today ---
!!! Cuba plunged into 3rd nationwide blackout in 2 weeks as fuel runs low
Associated Press ---
!!! Kyiv struck by Russian missiles hours after Paris summit
South China Morning Post ---
!!! US and Iran exchange fire again as UAE tankers attacked in Hormuz
South China Morning Post ---
US strikes marine control tower in Iran
Al Jazeera ---
As the US restarts war on Iran, is its weapons stockpile running low?
Al Jazeera ---
Israeli air attack on Gaza apartment kills family of three
Al Jazeera ---
DRC Ebola cases surpass 2,000 as more health workers begin strike
Al Jazeera ---
Gibraltar border controls lifted: Is it part of Schengen, the UK– or both?
Al Jazeera ---
Bangkok pub fire death toll rises to 32 with 15 in intensive care
Al Jazeera ---
US launches fresh strikes on Iran amid intensifying battle for Hormuz control
WION News ---
BIMSTEC NSA meeting: Security cooperation in a world of conflict
WION News ---
Haiti trapped by violence: Humanitarian aid deliveries struggle to reach local population
France24 ---
Amid democratic backsliding, Will NATO 'raise concerns' over Turkey's crackdown on opposition?
France24 ---
Middle East live: US military launches fresh 'wave of strikes' on Iran
France24 ---
Firefighters continue to battle 'contained' Fontainebleau fire near Paris
France24 ---
Chinese growth in second quarter weakest since Covid-19 era
France24 ---
More health workers strike as confirmed Ebola cases in DR Congo top 2,000
France24 ---
EU, UK hit Russia with joint sanctions over cyber attacks
France24 ---
Ukraine's PM Svyrydenko resigns in Zelenskiy's latest reshuffle
France24 ---
Iran threatens to cut off major vital seaways in response to Trump's renewed blockade
France24 ---
Lebanon, Israel hold US-brokered talks in Rome
France24 ---
Iran 'still has the military capability to create chaos in the region'
France24 ---
As US attention drifts, India and Japan move closer
Russia Today ---
US resumes strikes on Iran amid latest Hormuz escalation
Russia Today ---
Why Russia is winning in Africa
Russia Today ---
Europe records 10,000 excess deaths amid extreme heatwave
Russia Today ---
Algeria and Mali restore ties after yearlong rift
Russia Today ---
Se prevé que cúpula de calor traiga temperaturas récord a EEUU
Associated Press ---
Cuba plunged into 3rd nationwide blackout in 2 weeks as fuel runs low
Associated Press ---
Tropical depression forms far offshore of Mexico and is forecast to strengthen
Associated Press ---
Fire in Fontainebleau forest near Paris triggers evacuations; 10 still missing in Spanish wildfire
Associated Press ---
Family says US seismologist has been detained in China for nearly 2 years with no trial
Associated Press ---
ICE halts vehicle stops for US immigration enforcement after deadly shootings
South China Morning Post ---
Trump scraps Hormuz toll plan but presses ahead with Iran blockade
South China Morning Post ---
US inflation cools on brief ceasefire but Fed keeps rate hike option
South China Morning Post ---
German deaths rise 32% during record June heatwave, data shows
South China Morning Post ---
Norwegian chemical tanker hit by projectile off Oman amid US-Iran tensions
South China Morning Post ---
US and Iran exchange fire again as UAE tankers attacked in Hormuz
South China Morning Post ---
Kyiv struck by Russian missiles hours after Paris summit
South China Morning Post ---
UK outlaws support for IRGC, Iran-linked group under new powers
South China Morning Post ---
US National Science Foundation to ban projects with flagged Chinese institutions
South China Morning Post ---
Multiple military conflicts are intensifying alongside significant natural disasters and economic crises across the globe, with particular escalation in US-Iran tensions threatening critical regional stability.
