extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
The United States faces escalating military tensions with Iran and ongoing operations in Ukraine, compounded by immediate domestic weather threats, global natural disasters, and disruption to critical international trade routes.
LAST UPDATED 07-23-2026 @ 05:05AM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
06:05AMLos Angeles
03:05AMLondon
11:05AMMoscow
01:05PMBeijing
06:05PMUrgent
The most severe events and alertsAlerts
The most recent alertswatc Fire Weather Watch
West Glendive, MT
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 13 hr
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 10 min ago Expires in 1 s
advi Flood Advisory
Maryville, TN
Effective 17 min ago Expires in 3 hr
warn Extreme Heat Warning
Valle Vista, AZ
Effective 19 min ago Expires in 1 day
advi Small Craft Advisory
Cordova, AK
Effective 20 min ago Expires in 13 hr
Events
The most recent eventsok Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:5km) in United States 23/07/2026 09:30 UTC, Few people affected in MMI>=II.
--- Effective 22 min ago
ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:40.716km) in United States 23/07/2026 06:51 UTC, Few people affected in MMI II.
--- Effective 32 min ago
watc M 5.1 - 92 km SE of Atka, Alaska
92 km SE of Atka, Alaska Effective 35 min ago
watc M 5.1 - 107 km SE of Atka, Alaska
107 km SE of Atka, Alaska Effective 35 min ago
ok M 2.6 - 7 km S of Brawley, CA
Brawley, CA Effective 41 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1741
-0.17%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
65648.7
-0.66%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07244
-0.70%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1928.84
-0.24%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
77.49
-0.59%
Coinbase
DOW
52218.58
-0.01%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10693.61
-0.22%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
25020.27
-0.54%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7498.96
-0.14%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
66422.6
0.46%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
17.49
5.11%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
89.56
3.14%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4099.5
-1.26%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
52295
-0.29%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
4.001
3.79%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.924
4.22%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
4.011
4.15%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
4.098
4.41%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.791
4.09%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.78
3.22%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.588
4.82%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
3.956
3.48%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.983
3.13%
US EIA
Cryptocurrency markets are experiencing broad-based declines with Bitcoin down 0.72% to $65,612, Ethereum down 0.68% to $1,920, Solana down 0.72% to $77.39, and Dogecoin down 0.77% to $0.072. U.S. equities are mixed with the S&P 500 down 0.14% and DOW down marginally 0.01%, while European markets outperform with FTSE 100 up 1.24% and DAX up 0.58%. Most significantly, U.S. gasoline prices have spiked 3.1%-4.8% across all regions, with Gulf Coast averaging $3.59 and West Coast at $4.98 per gallon. Crude oil is up 1.46% to $88.10, while gold is down 0.54%. Volatility Index declined 2.40% to 16.64, indicating stabilizing market conditions despite price movements.
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
Afghanistan maintains a Level 4 Do Not Travel status, representing the highest US State Department travel advisory level. Nicaragua has been elevated to Level 3 Reconsider Travel status. Several nations are at Level 2 Exercise Increased Caution, including Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, Eswatini, Togo, and Moldova. Most other countries reviewed maintain Level 1 Exercise Normal Precautions status. Space weather monitoring shows no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events at this time.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Travellers panic as US attacks Iran-Iraq border crossing
Al Jazeera ---
!!! US attacks Iran for 12th night as the House approves defence spending
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Trump threatens Iranian infrastructure over Strait of Hormuz attacks
France24 ---
!!! Trump threatens to bomb Iranian bridge or power plant after Hormuz attacks
South China Morning Post ---
!!! US war in Iran has cost US$37.5 billion so far, Pentagon chief Hegseth says
South China Morning Post ---
!!! War in Ukraine: EU agrees 21st round of sanctions on Russia
France24 ---
!!! Houthis declare naval blockade of Saudi Arabia
Russia Today ---
!!! Houthis target Saudi tankers in Red Sea, threatening another Iran war chokepoint
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Ebola outbreak kills over 1,000 people in DR Congo
France24 ---
!!! DR Congo Ebola death toll passes 1,000 in fastest outbreak on record
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Thousands forced to evacuate as wildfires sweep across southern France
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Wildfires ravage Spain, France and Italy, killing three firefighters
France24 ---
More than 2,300 Israelis storm Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem
Al Jazeera ---
Travellers panic as US attacks Iran-Iraq border crossing
Al Jazeera ---
Top US and Russian diplomats discuss Ukraine war in Manila
Al Jazeera ---
Between hope and fear: Yemenis react to Houthi blockade on Saudi Arabia
Al Jazeera ---
Thousands forced to evacuate as wildfires sweep across southern France
Al Jazeera ---
US attacks Iran for 12th night as the House approves defence spending
Al Jazeera ---
Israel building earthen barrier in Gaza to entrench division of the enclave
Al Jazeera ---
Guyana ferry disaster: families demand answers as around 100 feared dead
Al Jazeera ---
War in Ukraine: EU agrees 21st round of sanctions on Russia
France24 ---
Middle East live: Houthi rebels claim attacks on Saudi tankers in the Red Sea
France24 ---
Wildfires ravage Spain, France and Italy, killing three firefighters
France24 ---
Ukrainians welcome new army chief but seek return of fired defence minister
France24 ---
Trump threatens Iranian infrastructure over Strait of Hormuz attacks
France24 ---
Ebola outbreak kills over 1,000 people in DR Congo
France24 ---
Houthis declare naval blockade of Saudi Arabia
Russia Today ---
20 dead and 5 missing in India tunnel collapse
Russia Today ---
Heatwave-fuelled wildfires rage in southern France, Italy and Spain
South China Morning Post ---
Houthis target Saudi tankers in Red Sea, threatening another Iran war chokepoint
South China Morning Post ---
US unveils civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia
South China Morning Post ---
Trump threatens to bomb Iranian bridge or power plant after Hormuz attacks
South China Morning Post ---
DR Congo Ebola death toll passes 1,000 in fastest outbreak on record
South China Morning Post ---
US war in Iran has cost US$37.5 billion so far, Pentagon chief Hegseth says
South China Morning Post ---
Multiple concurrent crises are unfolding globally, including escalating US-Iran military operations, active major power conflict in Ukraine, humanitarian disasters, and severe disease outbreak.
