extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
The United States is actively engaged in direct military conflict with Iran with confirmed casualties, occurring simultaneously with multiple escalating regional conflicts globally including Russia-Ukraine, China-Philippines tensions, and Israel-Gaza operations. These concurrent dangerous events present significant risk of rapid escalation in the near term. Domestic weather threats remain localized without systemic implications.
LAST UPDATED 07-20-2026 @ 11:33AM (CDT)World Clock
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Alerts
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Events
The most recent eventsFinancial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1645
-0.78%
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Bitcoin (BTC)
64938.01
0.40%
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Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07284
0.75%
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Ethereum (ETH)
1883.88
0.69%
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Solana (SOL)
76.97
0.84%
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DOW
52026.79
-0.23%
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FTSE 100
10539.48
-0.57%
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DAX
24866.62
0.14%
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S&P 500
7481.7
0.32%
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Nikkei
64141.12
-4.03%
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Volatility Index
17.88
-4.74%
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Crude Oil
81.29
-0.60%
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Gold
4019.7
0.02%
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DOW Futures
52271
-0.20%
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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
Global equity markets show mixed performance with notable weakness in Asian indices, particularly Japan's Nikkei declining 4.03%. U.S. and European indices display divergent trends with the S&P 500 up 0.33% while the DOW, FTSE 100, and DAX show modest declines. Cryptocurrency markets experience slight downward pressure with Cardano down 1.93%, Bitcoin down 0.46%, and Ethereum down 0.29%. Gasoline prices demonstrate significant increases across all U.S. regions, ranging from 0.02% to 4.43%, with the Rocky Mountain region experiencing the largest spike at 4.43%. Crude oil prices remain relatively stable with a minor 0.34% decline, while the Volatility Index shows decreased market anxiety at 18.27.
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
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
Afghanistan maintains the highest travel advisory at Level 4 'Do Not Travel' status, indicating severe security concerns. Nicaragua is classified at Level 3 'Reconsider Travel' requiring heightened caution. Six additional nations including Togo, Eswatini, Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, and Moldova are at Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution.' Space weather monitoring shows no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events. The current DEFCON level remains at DEFCON 5 (GREEN), indicating normal baseline military readiness posture with no elevated threat conditions.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! American forces face rising deaths in escalating war with Iran
Associated Press ---
!!! Four US service members killed in Iranian retaliatory strikes – Pentagon
Russia Today ---
!!! Kyiv pounded in Russian missile barrage as air defences run low
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Ten people injured as 400+ Ukrainian drones launched towards Moscow and suburbs – officials
Russia Today ---
!!! WATCH: Chinese Coast Guard hits Philippine Navy personnel in the head
WION News ---
Ten people injured as 400+ Ukrainian drones launched towards Moscow and suburbs – officials
Russia Today ---
Four US service members killed in Iranian retaliatory strikes – Pentagon
Russia Today ---
No charges filed after scores of Palestinian detainees died in IDF custody – Haaretz
Russia Today ---
Ukrainian drones deliberately targeted Russian civilians in deadly warehouse attack – survivor
Russia Today ---
Zelensky fired defense minister to tighten grip on power – opposition leader
Russia Today ---
US ready to let Saudi Arabia enrich uranium – CNN
Russia Today ---
US delays nightly Iran bombing until after World Cup final
Russia Today ---
Russian strike on ship near Odesa kills 10, Ukraine hits Moscow with drones
Al Jazeera ---
Why is Iran bombing Gulf states while avoiding US naval assets and Israel?
Al Jazeera ---
WATCH: Chinese Coast Guard hits Philippine Navy personnel in the head
WION News ---
At least six dead after earthquake hits Peru's Andes
France24 ---
American forces face rising deaths in escalating war with Iran
Associated Press ---
US military identifies 2 soldiers killed in Iranian attack on Jordan as from Texas and Hawaii
Associated Press ---
Israeli strike destroys residential building in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip
Associated Press ---
Lockheed Martin launches cheaper Patriot missile as air defence demand surges
South China Morning Post ---
Ukraine blames Russia for deadly strike on Turkish cargo ship
South China Morning Post ---
US military reports another soldier killed in northern Iraq
South China Morning Post ---
At least 6 dead, 21 injured after 2 earthquakes hit Peru
South China Morning Post ---
Kyiv pounded in Russian missile barrage as air defences run low
South China Morning Post ---
France and Germany reach nuclear deal as Europe builds up defences
South China Morning Post ---
Multiple active military conflicts are escalating simultaneously across Europe, the Middle East, and Indo-Pacific regions with increasing US military casualties and civilian impacts.
