extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
The United States and Iran are engaged in explicit full-scale military conflict with sustained air strikes and reciprocal attacks, while Ukraine continues large-scale operations against Russia and major powers coordinate militarily. Multiple regional conflicts are disrupting global trade and energy systems, with active natural disasters compounding the threat environment.
LAST UPDATED 07-20-2026 @ 10:35PM (CDT)World Clock
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warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
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warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
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warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
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warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 41 min ago Bellaire, MI (Antrim County) US
Alerts
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advi Flood Advisory
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warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
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advi Marine Weather Statement
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warn Special Marine Warning
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Events
The most recent eventsok M 2.8 - 3 km S of Pāhala, Hawaii
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Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1701
0.41%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
65294.75
0.13%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07236
0.44%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1910.33
0.36%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
77.93
0.30%
Coinbase
DOW
51839.26
-0.59%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10524.76
-0.71%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
24846.69
0.06%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7443.28
-0.19%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
65255.68
1.74%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
18.65
-0.64%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
82.41
-0.08%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4045.5
0.74%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
52130
0.11%
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
Global financial markets show mixed performance with notable regional variations. Cryptocurrency markets demonstrate strength with Cardano up 2.96 percent, Ethereum up 1.59 percent, and Solana up 1.81 percent, while Bitcoin gained 0.78 percent. Equities present a mixed picture with the DAX and DOW Futures showing modest gains, but major indices including the Nikkei experiencing significant weakness at minus 4.03 percent, the DOW down 0.59 percent, and the S&P 500 down 0.19 percent. Energy markets show upward pressure with crude oil up 0.13 percent and gasoline prices rising across all US regions, with particularly notable increases in the Rocky Mountain (4.43 percent) and Midwest (3.71 percent) regions.
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
International travel conditions show limited but notable concerns requiring caution in select regions. Afghanistan remains at Level 4 with a Do Not Travel advisory, while Nicaragua is elevated to Level 3 with a Reconsider Travel recommendation. Several countries including Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, Togo, Eswatini, and Moldova are at Level 2 requiring Exercise Increased Caution. The United States military alert status remains at DEFCON 5 (GREEN) with no elevated military threat posture. All space weather indices including geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, and solar radiation are nominal with no current threats to communications or power infrastructure.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Ukraine fires 400 missiles at Moscow after deadly Russian attacks
France24 ---
!!! US attacks Iran for 10th consecutive night
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Iran war live: US launches 10th night of strikes; Tehran attacks Kuwait
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Residents evacuated as the south of France burns
France24 ---
!!! War on Iran: War resumes 30 days after MoU
Al Jazeera ---
!!! US continues to strike Iran on 10th consecutive day
WION News ---
!!! Putin thanks North Korea for helping liberate Russian territory
Russia Today ---
Guyana ferry capsizes, leaving at least 27 dead and 83 missing
France24 ---
Trump signs order imposing new 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods
France24 ---
Lebanese army deploys to three southern pilot zones under US-backed security framework
France24 ---
Fears over Gulf shipping and water rise as US-Iran trade strikes
France24 ---
Ukraine fires 400 missiles at Moscow after deadly Russian attacks
France24 ---
Residents evacuated as the south of France burns
France24 ---
Putin thanks North Korea for helping liberate Russian territory
Russia Today ---
Trump resorts to whataboutism after Iranian strike kills US troops
Russia Today ---
The war must go on: NATO plans for no endgame
Russia Today ---
Why protests are growing in Ukraine over defence leadership and dismissals
Al Jazeera ---
Trump imposes 50% US tariffs on some Canadian goods, citing discrimination
Al Jazeera ---
US attacks Iran for 10th consecutive night
Al Jazeera ---
Iran war live: US launches 10th night of strikes; Tehran attacks Kuwait
Al Jazeera ---
War on Iran: War resumes 30 days after MoU
Al Jazeera ---
US continues to strike Iran on 10th consecutive day
WION News ---
Nearly 3 in 10 Pakistanis now live below poverty line
WION News ---
Philippines accuses Chinese coast guard of injuring Filipino sailor in disputed shoal
Associated Press ---
Children describe how Nigerian militants moving south are seizing more young captives
Associated Press ---
Latin American governments prepare for El Nino as drought, floods and heat loom
Associated Press ---
Can Europe win a trade war with China? It may depend on how victory is defined
South China Morning Post ---
North Korea paves way for possible Kim trip to Moscow
South China Morning Post ---
Lockheed Martin launches cheaper Patriot missile as air defence demand surges
South China Morning Post ---
Trump demands damages from Canada over heavy smoke from Ontario wildfires
South China Morning Post ---
Sustained US-Iran military operations, intensified Russia-Ukraine warfare, and significant natural disasters are occurring simultaneously, marking a period of elevated global security risk.
