extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple regions face acute crises including active warfare in Ukraine, escalating Taiwan Strait tensions with US military contingency planning, Iran political transition risks, and concurrent severe natural disasters affecting US infrastructure and populations globally. Market stability persists, but dangerous geopolitical developments and natural disaster threats could materialize within days to weeks.
LAST UPDATED 07-04-2026 @ 05:31AM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
06:31AMLos Angeles
03:31AMLondon
11:31AMMoscow
01:31PMBeijing
06:31PMUrgent
The most severe events and alertswarn Typhoon Warning
Effective 4 min ago Chalan Pago-Ordot Village, CP () GU
warn Flood Warning
Effective 40 min ago Nevada, IA (Story County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Tropical Cyclone Local Statement
Agrihan County, MP
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 8 hr
advi Special Weather Statement
Tipton, IA
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 44 min
warn Typhoon Warning
Chalan Pago-Ordot Village, CP
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 8 hr
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 4 min
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 16 min ago Expires in 6 min
Events
The most recent eventsok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:35km) in Philippines 04/07/2026 08:53 UTC, 360 thousand in 100km.
Sarangani, Davao Region Effective 44 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1758
-2.17%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
62406.96
-0.18%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07685
-0.80%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1757.11
0.06%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
81.85
-0.52%
Coinbase
DOW
52900.07
1.14%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10679.03
0.25%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
25779.31
0.78%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7483.24
0.00%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
69744.07
1.47%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
15.81
-2.11%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
68.78
0.13%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4187.3
1.49%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
53162
-0.04%
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
Global equity markets demonstrate strength with DOW up 1.14 percent, Nikkei up 1.47 percent, and DAX up 0.78 percent, while cryptocurrency markets show weakness with Cardano down 2.11 percent, Dogecoin down 0.88 percent, and Bitcoin down marginally. Crude oil prices rose 0.13 percent to $68.78 per barrel. Gold prices increased 1.49 percent, reflecting modest risk-off positioning. U.S. gasoline prices declined broadly, with national average down 2.12 percent and regional averages down between 0.93 and 3.38 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
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
Pakistan
Level 3
Somalia
Level 1
Nigeria
Level 3
Nigeria
Level 3
Turkey
Level 2
Mali
Level 4
Canada
Level 1
Afghanistan maintains Level 4 (Do Not Travel) status due to security concerns, while Nicaragua remains at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel). Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) advisories apply to Togo, Eswatini, Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, and Moldova. The majority of monitored nations maintain Level 1 status (Exercise Normal Precautions). Space weather monitoring reports no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation warnings.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Could Israel really build settlements in Gaza?
Al Jazeera ---
Could Israel really build settlements in Gaza?
Al Jazeera ---
India to collect voice samples of arrested Ukrainian and US mercenaries
Russia Today ---
The key to Donbass: Russia liberates Konstantinovka
Russia Today ---
Quakes reduce Venezuela tourist town to rubble, leaving economy in tatters
Al Jazeera ---
Thousands forced to evacuate in Colorado as wildfire spreads
Al Jazeera ---
Europe has replaced most US cuts within Nato, top commander says
South China Morning Post ---
German government pledges to defend trade, signalling tougher China stance
South China Morning Post ---
The US has failed to understand China
South China Morning Post ---
Middle East live: Iran begins days-long funeral for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
France24 ---
'Not a proxy war': Sudan civil war 'would not go on like this' without role of international players
France24 ---
More than 400 dead in DR Congo's Ebola outbreak
France24 ---
'We hope the member states will recognise our effort' to join the EU: Moldova's President Maia Sandu
France24 ---
CDC urges people to prevent mosquito bites as West Nile virus season hits a strong, early start
Associated Press ---
Multiple concurrent military conflicts, great power confrontations, leadership transitions, and natural disasters are creating a complex global security environment with heightened escalation risks.
