extr Mali: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 4177 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
The global situation is characterized by multiple developing risks including escalating US-Iran military tensions, ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, economic destabilization from tariff policies, Mexico's internal security collapse, and persistent regional conflicts. While no imminent threats to US civilian safety are indicated within the next 24-48 hours, the convergence of geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, and natural disasters warrants elevated monitoring and preparedness planning over the next 3-6 months.
LAST UPDATED 02-24-2026 @ 12:04noon (CST)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
01:04PMLos Angeles
10:04AMLondon
06:04PMMoscow
09:04PMBeijing
02:04AMUrgent
The most severe events and alertsextr Ukraine: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 3179 years ago ---
extr Iraq: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 177 years ago ---
extr Lebanon: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 176 years ago ---
extr Burma (Myanmar): Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 26 years ago ---
extr Iran: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 14 years ago ---
Alerts
The most recent alertswatc Flood Watch
Coquille, OR
Effective 2 min ago Expires in 13 min
watc Flood Watch
Montague, CA
Effective 2 min ago Expires in 12 hr
advi Wind Advisory
Saipan, Saipan
Effective 3 min ago Expires in 15 hr
advi Winter Weather Advisory
Buena Vista, CO
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 8 hr
advi Winter Weather Advisory
Buena Vista, CO
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 8 hr
Events
The most recent eventsok M 2.8 - 24 km E of Pāhala, Hawaii
Pāhala, HI Effective 53 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.2625
0.11%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
64387.47
-0.37%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1858.67
0.17%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
78.28
0.51%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.09218
-0.49%
Coinbase
DOW
49246.78
0.91%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
57321.09
0.87%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
6894.39
0.83%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10680.59
-0.04%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
24986.25
-0.02%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
49267
0.86%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
19.53
-7.04%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
65.85
-0.69%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
5176.9
-0.93%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
2.937
0.44%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
2.834
0.04%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
2.852
0.60%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
2.962
-0.17%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
2.748
---%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
2.675
-0.30%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
2.532
2.01%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
2.662
-2.74%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.111
1.63%
US EIA
Financial markets display mixed performance with notable divergence between equity and cryptocurrency sectors. Major U.S. equity indices advanced moderately, with the Dow Jones up 0.64%, S&P 500 up 0.55%, and the Nikkei up 0.87%, while European exchanges showed minimal gains. Cryptocurrency markets declined broadly, with Bitcoin down 1.15%, Dogecoin down 1.25%, and other major digital assets experiencing losses. Precious metals weakened with gold declining 1.16%, while crude oil fell 0.27%. Gasoline prices demonstrated regional volatility, with notable increases on the Gulf Coast (up 2.01%) and West Coast (up 1.63%), while the overall market volatility index decreased 4.81% to 20.0.
Data
The latest global dataSaudi Arabia
Level 2
British Virgin Islands
Level 1
Liechtenstein
Level 1
Botswana
Level 2
Bonaire
Level 1
Australia
Level 1
Brazil
Level 2
Angola
Level 2
Ireland
Level 1
North Macedonia
Level 1
Cambodia
Level 2
Mauritania
Level 3
Brunei
Level 1
El Salvador
Level 1
Netherlands
Level 2
Mali
Level 4
Ukraine
Level 4
Samoa
Level 1
French Polynesia
Level 1
Serbia
Level 2
Kingdom of Denmark
Level 2
Grenada
Level 2
Georgia
Level 1
Latvia
Level 1
Nauru
Level 1
South Korea
Level 1
Curaçao
Level 1
French West Indies
Level 1
Bhutan
Level 1
Kiribati
Level 1
Dominica
Level 1
Switzerland
Level 1
Guyana
Level 3
Lithuania
Level 1
Chile
Level 2
Greece
Level 1
Sao Tome and Principe
Level 2
Timor
Level 2
Benin
Level 2
Slovenia
Level 1
Portugal
Level 1
Senegal
Level 1
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Level 1
Nepal
Level 3
Palau
Level 1
Tunisia
Level 2
Anguilla
Level 1
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Level 1
Aruba
Level 1
United Arab Emirates
Level 2
Iraq
Level 4
Lebanon
Level 4
Peru
Level 2
Tajikistan
Level 2
Tajikistan
Level 2
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Level 2
Iceland
Level 1
Burundi
Level 3
Burma (Myanmar)
Level 4
Philippines
Level 2
Iran
Level 4
Maldives
Level 2
Papua New Guinea
Level 3
Moldova
Level 2
Greenland
Level 2
Uzbekistan
Level 1
Kyrgyzstan
Level 1
Afghanistan
Level 4
Seychelles
Level 1
Seychelles
Level 1
Jordan
Level 2
Belize
Level 2
Liberia
Level 2
Taiwan
Level 1
Niger
Level 4
Romania
Level 1
Sierra Leone
Level 2
Sierra Leone
Level 2
Mexico Travel Advisory
Level 2
Thailand
Level 2
Haiti
Level 4
Libya
Level 4
Haiti
Level 4
Trinidad and Tobago
Level 3
Qatar
Level 1
Poland
Level 1
Poland
Level 1
India
Level 2
Canada
Level 1
Uruguay
Level 2
Cuba
Level 2
Somalia
Level 4
United Kingdom
Level 2
South Africa
Level 2
Macau
Level 3
Solomon Islands
Level 2
Burkina Faso
Level 4
The Bahamas
Level 2
Singapore
Level 1
Barbados
Level 1
Mongolia
Level 1
Fiji
Level 1
Tuvalu
Level 1
Albania
Level 2
Guatemala
Level 3
Mainland China, Hong Kong&Macau
Level 2
Mainland China, Hong Kong&Macau
Level 2
Togo
Level 2
Mainland China, Hong Kong&Macau
Level 2
Mainland China, Hong Kong&Macau
Level 2
Togo
Level 2
Republic of the Congo
Level 2
Turkey
Level 2
Argentina
Level 1
Cayman Islands
Level 1
Lesotho
Level 2
Finland
Level 1
Saint Lucia
Level 1
Sweden
Level 2
Estonia
Level 1
Bolivia
Level 2
Rwanda
Level 2
Sint Maarten
Level 1
Costa Rica
Level 2
Zimbabwe
Level 2
Ethiopia
Level 3
Eritrea
Level 2
Antigua and Barbuda
Level 1
Honduras
Level 3
Cote d Ivoire
Level 2
Algeria
Level 2
Bangladesh
Level 3
Slovakia
Level 1
Solar Radiation
none
Radio Blackout
none
Geomagnetic Storm
none
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 4 - BLUE
Significant international travel advisories remain in effect for multiple regions presenting elevated civilian risks. Four countries maintain the highest alert level: Ukraine and Mali designated as Level 4 (Do Not Travel) due to security concerns, alongside Iraq and Lebanon at the same severity level. Three additional nations warrant Level 3 alerts recommending reconsideration of travel: Mauritania, Guyana, and Nepal, each presenting distinct regional safety concerns. Approximately a dozen additional countries including Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Angola, Cambodia, Serbia, and the United Arab Emirates maintain Level 2 advisories indicating increased caution is warranted for US civilians.
Headlines
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South China Morning Post ---
!!! US aiming to shift blame for Iran strikes onto Israel – source
Russia Today ---
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France24 ---
!!! Assailant kills police officer and himself in blast near Moscow railway station
South China Morning Post ---
Ukraine war: Brazil 'seems to want to project an image of not taking sides'
France24 ---
US Ambassador Kushner pledges not to 'interfere' in French affairs, diplomatic source says
France24 ---
Where do Ukraine and Russia stand on the battlefield after four years of war?
France24 ---
'Russia is lingering in the past, Europe wants to move on': Estonian ambassador to France
France24 ---
Despite Supreme Court ruling, Trump has legal cards for tariffs in hand
South China Morning Post ---
France demands answers from US envoy for ignoring summons as diplomatic feud deepens
South China Morning Post ---
Trump pushes back on reports of Iran war risks as clock ticks
South China Morning Post ---
Assailant kills police officer and himself in blast near Moscow railway station
South China Morning Post ---
Russia aware of foreign Black Sea gas pipeline sabotage plot – Putin
Russia Today ---
US aiming to shift blame for Iran strikes onto Israel – source
Russia Today ---
UK trace found in assassination attempt on Russian general – FSB chief
Russia Today ---
Zelensky claims West could use elections to oust him
Russia Today ---
Major power competition, sustained regional conflicts, and emerging security threats characterize the current global environment with particular concern regarding nuclear capabilities and Middle East escalation.
