extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Active military escalation in the Persian Gulf with threats to global energy infrastructure, India's nuclear mobilization, and ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East create a deteriorating security environment. Domestically, severe weather emergencies require immediate civil defense response. Multiple dangerous events are actively occurring with potential for near-term regional and economic escalation.
LAST UPDATED 07-16-2026 @ 06:02AM (CDT)World Clock
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04:02AMLondon
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07:02PMUrgent
The most severe events and alertsAlerts
The most recent alertsEvents
The most recent eventsok M 2.7 - 60 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
Mentone, TX Effective 43 min ago
watc M 3.1 - 3 km NW of Little America, Wyoming
Green River, WY Effective 49 min ago
ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 5M, Depth:10km) in Off E. Coast Of N. Island, N.Z. 16/07/2026 08:57 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
Hicks Bay, F1 Effective 56 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1622
-1.70%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
64132.01
-0.90%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.0732
-1.09%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1885.44
-1.63%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
76.1
-1.48%
Coinbase
DOW
52658.64
0.29%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10492.1
-0.23%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
24848.72
-0.60%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7572.4
0.38%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
66835.54
-2.79%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
15.98
1.98%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
79.62
0.03%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4038.8
-0.32%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
53026
0.24%
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
Cryptocurrency markets are experiencing notable declines with Cardano down 1.70%, Ethereum down 1.63%, Solana down 1.48%, and Bitcoin down 0.90%, reflecting market weakness across digital assets. US gasoline prices are rising significantly across all regions, with increases ranging from 0.02% to 4.42%, most prominently in the Rocky Mountain region (4.42%) and Midwest (3.71%), with prices reaching $3.42-$4.83 nationally depending on region. Equity markets show mixed performance with US indices modestly positive (DOW +0.29%, S&P 500 +0.38%) while international markets decline (Nikkei -2.79%, DAX -0.60%). The Volatility Index has increased 1.98% to 15.98, indicating slightly elevated market uncertainty. Gold declined 0.32% while crude oil remains relatively stable with a minimal 0.025% increase.
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
Argentina
Level 1
Saint Lucia
Level 2
Haiti
Level 4
Malta
Level 1
Niger
Level 4
French Guiana
Level 1
Malaysia
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
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
Afghanistan remains at the most severe travel advisory level (Level 4: Do Not Travel), representing the highest international travel risk. Nicaragua has been elevated to Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), indicating significantly increased safety concerns. Multiple countries including Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, Eswatini, Togo, and Moldova are currently at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution), suggesting developing or moderate risk conditions. Most developed nations and the majority of other countries maintain Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) status. Space weather indicators are clear across all categories with no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events currently occurring.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Middle East live: Iran warns of attacks on regional infrastructure if US strikes
France24 ---
!!! Iran launches strikes on Gulf, even as FM visits Qatar
Al Jazeera ---
!!! US launches more Iran strikes, hits oil tanker trying to break Hormuz blockade
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Two killed in Russian missile fire on Kyiv after Ukraine-EU drone deal
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Canadian wildfire smoke pushes Toronto air quality to world's worst, reaches US
France24 ---
!!! Toronto engulfed by wildfire smoke as US cities threatened
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Iran threatens to close more vital seaways as US renews blockade
South China Morning Post ---
Protests erupt in Ukraine as Zelensky removes defence minister, 'his most popular'
France24 ---
Canadian wildfire smoke pushes Toronto air quality to world's worst, reaches US
France24 ---
Protests against removal of popular defence minister erupt across Ukraine
France24 ---
Middle East live: Iran warns of attacks on regional infrastructure if US strikes
France24 ---
EU, Ukraine seal 'drone deal' to boost production, establish joint ventures
France24 ---
France licenses missile production in Ukraine
Russia Today ---
Bulgaria pulls out of coalition of Ukraine backers
Russia Today ---
Wagner's disinformation network across Africa: France denies asylum to insider turned whistleblower
France24 ---
Senior Chinese delegation visits North Korea for talks
Al Jazeera ---
Toronto engulfed by wildfire smoke as US cities threatened
Al Jazeera ---
Iran launches strikes on Gulf, even as FM visits Qatar
Al Jazeera ---
Two killed in Russian missile fire on Kyiv after Ukraine-EU drone deal
Al Jazeera ---
Bangladesh freezes $6.19bn linked to Sheikh Hasina, family in massive crackdown
WION News ---
Pak security forces kill four terrorists, foil suicide attack in Waziristan
WION News ---
Ex-US Fed adviser gets 3 years in prison in China secrets case
South China Morning Post ---
US launches more Iran strikes, hits oil tanker trying to break Hormuz blockade
South China Morning Post ---
Iran threatens to close more vital seaways as US renews blockade
South China Morning Post ---
Gibraltar and Spain end border checks in historic UK-EU treaty
South China Morning Post ---
More health workers strike as Ebola cases in Congo exceed 2,000, including 754 deaths
Associated Press ---
German wildfire spreads as unexploded bombs keep firefighters 1km away
South China Morning Post ---
Wildfire smoke engulfs Toronto, Canada and turns its skies orange
Al Jazeera ---
Iran war ends 23-year US military presence in Iraq
Russia Today ---
Humo de incendios en Canadá y Minnesota afecta a millones en el centro-norte y el noreste de EEUU
Associated Press ---
Active military conflict between U.S. and Iranian forces is escalating alongside severe North American wildfire impacts affecting millions of civilians.
