extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
The U.S. faces active military escalation with Iran involving confirmed casualties and threats of retaliation, concurrent with significant natural disasters including a major earthquake in Venezuela and severe weather across the eastern U.S., creating a complex threat environment requiring elevated preparedness.
LAST UPDATED 07-18-2026 @ 09:33PM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
10:33PMLos Angeles
07:33PMLondon
03:33AMMoscow
05:33AMBeijing
10:33AMUrgent
The most severe events and alertsextr Volatility Index is up 12.19367%, currently at 18.77
Effective 10 min ago ---
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 4 min ago Macon, GA (Bibb County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 4 min ago Gettysburg, PA (Adams County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 6 min ago Smithfield, NC (Johnston County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 30 min ago Gettysburg, PA (Adams County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertswarn Flash Flood Warning
Paducah, TX
Effective 3 min ago Expires in 27 min
advi Special Weather Statement
Lewisport, KY
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 42 min
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Macon, GA
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 27 min
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Gettysburg, PA
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 12 min
advi Special Weather Statement
Elberton, GA
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 27 min
Events
The most recent eventswatc M 4.8 - 127 km NNE of Tobelo, Indonesia
Daruba, North Maluku Effective 35 min ago
watc M 5.3 - 85 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico
Puerto Madero, Chiapas Effective 46 min ago
watc M 4.1 - 281 km N of Ama, Japan
Dodong-ri, Gyeongsangbuk-do Effective 53 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1678
0.66%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
64784.48
-0.02%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07254
0.04%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1866.89
0.29%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
75.91
0.60%
Coinbase
DOW
52146.42
-0.77%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10600.37
0.27%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
24830.98
-0.34%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7457.69
-1.01%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
64141.12
-4.03%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
18.77
12.19%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
81.78
4.47%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4018.8
0.67%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
52375
-0.78%
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 demonstrate significant volatility with the Volatility Index rising 12.19 percent, indicating heightened investor uncertainty. Major U.S. equity indices declined notably, with the Nikkei down 4.03 percent, the S&P 500 declining 1.01 percent, and the DOW decreasing 0.77 percent. Cryptocurrency markets performed better with Bitcoin and Ethereum each gaining over 1.2 percent. Crude oil increased 4.47 percent, driving corresponding increases in gasoline prices across all U.S. regions, with the Midwest region experiencing the largest increase at 3.71 percent and the Rocky Mountain region at 4.43 percent. Gold prices increased modestly at 0.67 percent.
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
Slovakia
Level 1
International travel advisories reflect varying threat levels across global destinations. Afghanistan maintains the most severe advisory at Level 4 (Do Not Travel) due to extreme security concerns. Nicaragua is designated Level 3 (Reconsider Travel). Six nations hold Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) status including Togo, Eswatini, Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, and Moldova. The majority of reviewed nations remain at Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) including Australia, Singapore, Georgia, Latvia, Paraguay, Bhutan, and the Kyrgyz Republic. Space weather indices show normal conditions with no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events. The current DEFCON level remains at 5 (GREEN), indicating normal peacetime military operations status.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Ukrainian drones hit warehouses and other sites across Russia, killing 9 and wounding over 80
Associated Press ---
!!! IRGC claims strikes on US drone depot and AI hub in Bahrain
Russia Today ---
!!! Ukraine could suffer military defeat – senior commander
Russia Today ---
!!! US military says two service members killed in Iranian strike in Jordan
Al Jazeera ---
!!! US confirms two service members killed in Jordan as Iran tensions deepen
WION News ---
!!! 2 US troops dead, 1 missing after Iran attacks base in Jordan
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Iran war live: US launches new strikes; Trump mourns killed soldiers
Al Jazeera ---
!!! US and Iran attack infrastructure, raising fears of escalation
South China Morning Post ---
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 3 children and 6 adults, health officials say
Associated Press ---
Ukrainian drones hit warehouses and other sites across Russia, killing 9 and wounding over 80
Associated Press ---
India is quietly putting its nuclear arsenal on a shorter fuse
Russia Today ---
Ukraine could suffer military defeat – senior commander
Russia Today ---
No charges filed after scores of Palestinian detainees died in IDF custody – Haaretz
Russia Today ---
IRGC claims strikes on US drone depot and AI hub in Bahrain
Russia Today ---
US issues worldwide travel warning to Americans
Russia Today ---
Iran war live: US launches new strikes; Trump mourns killed soldiers
Al Jazeera ---
Israeli attacks on residential areas in Gaza kill eight
Al Jazeera ---
Damage visible at Iran bridges and water plant after US attacks
Al Jazeera ---
US military says two service members killed in Iranian strike in Jordan
Al Jazeera ---
US confirms two service members killed in Jordan as Iran tensions deepen
WION News ---
2 US troops dead, 1 missing after Iran attacks base in Jordan
South China Morning Post ---
Strong quake off Mexican coast rattles Guatemala and El Salvador
South China Morning Post ---
US and Iran attack infrastructure, raising fears of escalation
South China Morning Post ---
Multiple concurrent military crises are unfolding globally, including direct US-Iran confrontation with casualties, Ukraine facing military setbacks, and Gaza conflict continuing with civilian impact.
