extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Global geopolitical tension is elevated with active conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, Chinese military demonstrations, and maritime security incidents, while domestic conditions remain stable with typical seasonal weather patterns and manageable market volatility. Multiple regional conflicts and military buildups signal medium-term risks to regional stability, though no imminent threats to US civilian safety are evident.
LAST UPDATED 07-07-2026 @ 06:31PM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
07:31PMLos Angeles
04:31PMLondon
12:31AMMoscow
02:31AMBeijing
07:31AMUrgent
The most severe events and alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 5 min ago Mound City, SD (Campbell County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 13 min ago King and Queen Court House, VA (King and Queen County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 13 min ago Lewistown, MT (Fergus County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 13 min ago Mound City, SD (Campbell County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 17 min ago Livingston, TX (Polk County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertswarn Special Marine Warning
Rushmere, VA
Effective 3 min ago Expires in 58 min
advi Flood Advisory
Walhalla, SC
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 3 hr
advi Special Weather Statement
Charles City, VA
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 43 min
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Mound City, SD
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 43 min
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 4 min
Events
The most recent eventsok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:24.939km) in Tajikistan 07/07/2026 22:42 UTC, 350 thousand in 100km.
Karakenja, RR Effective 34 min ago
ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km) in China 07/07/2026 22:22 UTC, 10.9 million in 100km.
Yibin, Sichuan Effective 43 min ago
watc M 4.8 - 12 km ESE of Karakenja, Tajikistan
Karakenja, RR Effective 49 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1745
-5.21%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
63576.36
-0.66%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07448
-2.78%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1776.74
-1.21%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
80.9
-1.21%
Coinbase
DOW
52925.15
-0.25%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10665.88
0.13%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
25465.25
-1.37%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7503.85
-0.45%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
68256.96
-2.12%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
16.13
3.60%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
72.44
2.84%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4108
-1.19%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
53164
-0.06%
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
Cryptocurrency markets experienced notable declines, with Cardano (ADA) falling 5.32% to 0.1743 and Dogecoin (DOGE) declining 3.22% to 0.07414, while Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) showed more modest losses of 0.91% and 1.26% respectively. Global equity indices reflected mixed weakness, with the Nikkei down 2.12%, DAX down 1.37%, and S&P 500 down 0.45%, though the FTSE 100 gained 0.13%. The Volatility Index increased 3.60% to 16.13, indicating growing market uncertainty. Commodity markets showed crude oil rising 2.41% to 72.14 while gold declined 1.12% to 4110.8. U.S. gasoline prices showed broad-based declines across most regions, with the national average down 2.12% to 3.831 per gallon.
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
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
Somalia
Level 1
Nigeria
Level 3
Nigeria
Level 3
Turkey
Level 2
Mali
Level 4
Afghanistan remains at Level 4 (Do Not Travel), representing the highest risk designation for U.S. citizens. Nicaragua is classified at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), indicating significant caution is warranted. Nine countries maintain Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) status including Spain, Cuba, Togo, Eswatini, Cameroon, Moldova, Ghana, Indonesia, and Turks and Caicos Islands. The majority of other nations assessed are at Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions), including Australia, Singapore, Georgia, and most developed nations. Space weather monitoring shows no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation warnings at this time.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Third tanker struck in Strait of Hormuz region in 24 hours
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Middle East live: US launches strikes on Iran after ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz
France24 ---
!!! Lebanon says school principal among 4 killed in Israeli drone strike on car
South China Morning Post ---
!!! NATO nation says it has no more weapons for Ukraine
Russia Today ---
!!! Russia repels over 600 drones during Ukrainian attack – MOD
Russia Today ---
!!! US says strikes launched as explosions heard in southern Iran
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Venezuela buries earthquake victims as death toll reaches 3,535
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Tornadoes kill 17 in central China as Typhoon Bavi looms offshore
Al Jazeera ---
!!! US launches fresh strikes on Iranian targets after merchant ships hit off Oman
WION News ---
!!! US revokes Iran oil waiver after Hormuz tanker attacks, tightens sanctions
WION News ---
!!! Iran survived the first round, the next may be worse
Russia Today ---
FCC denies US firm with Chinese links approval to provide telecoms services
South China Morning Post ---
Third tanker struck in Strait of Hormuz region in 24 hours
South China Morning Post ---
Lebanon says school principal among 4 killed in Israeli drone strike on car
South China Morning Post ---
Middle East live: US launches strikes on Iran after ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz
France24 ---
NATO nation says it has no more weapons for Ukraine
Russia Today ---
Russia repels over 600 drones during Ukrainian attack – MOD
Russia Today ---
US says strikes launched as explosions heard in southern Iran
Al Jazeera ---
Venezuela buries earthquake victims as death toll reaches 3,535
Al Jazeera ---
Tornadoes kill 17 in central China as Typhoon Bavi looms offshore
Al Jazeera ---
How conflict minerals fuel war in eastern DR Congo amid US sanctions
Al Jazeera ---
Why Europe still needs Russia to keep the lights on
Russia Today ---
US launches fresh strikes on Iranian targets after merchant ships hit off Oman
WION News ---
US revokes Iran oil waiver after Hormuz tanker attacks, tightens sanctions
WION News ---
Iran survived the first round, the next may be worse
Russia Today ---
Trump says Greenland should be under US control
WION News ---
Lawsuit says US illegally shared confidential information on Iranian asylum seekers with Iran
Associated Press ---
Poland hunting for whistleblowers who exposed secret arms deliveries to Ukraine
Russia Today ---
Trump criticises NATO allies over Iran conflict support
Al Jazeera ---
Global tensions are escalating across multiple regions with active military conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, demonstrated military capabilities from China and North Korea, concurrent natural disasters causing mass casualties, and Europe facing an energy crisis.
