extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Active military confrontations between the US and Iran, along with Russia-Ukraine escalation and regional conflicts, are occurring amid routine domestic weather hazards and localized natural disaster activity. While serious, these developments remain geographically contained without imminent escalation to direct threats against the US homeland.
LAST UPDATED 07-21-2026 @ 02:02AM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
03:02AMLos Angeles
12:02AMLondon
08:02AMMoscow
10:02AMBeijing
03:02PMUrgent
The most severe events and alertsAlerts
The most recent alertsadvi Test Message
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Events
The most recent eventswatc M 4.6 - 84 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico
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Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.176
3.90%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
65840
0.96%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07307
1.43%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1933.76
1.59%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
78.53
1.07%
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
66232.19
3.26%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
18.65
-0.64%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
82.07
-0.50%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4078
1.55%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
52250
0.34%
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 show modest gains with Bitcoin up 0.36% at $65,445.63, Ethereum up 1.09% at $1,924.21, and Cardano up 1.24% at $0.1715. Major equity indices display mixed performance with the Nikkei leading gains at 2.21% while the DOW (-0.59%), FTSE 100 (-0.71%), and S&P 500 (-0.19%) show minor declines. Crude oil declined 0.32% to $82.22 per barrel while gold appreciated 0.80% to $4,048.00. Most concerning are fuel price increases across all US regions, ranging from 0.02% to 4.43%, with the Rocky Mountain region showing the largest single-day gain at 4.43% to $3.823 per gallon, and West Coast gasoline at $4.832 representing the highest regional price.
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 advisories reflect localized regional concerns rather than widespread global instability. Afghanistan maintains Level 4 (Do Not Travel) status due to ongoing security concerns. Nicaragua has been elevated to Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) status. Multiple African and European nations including Togo, Eswatini, Spain, Moldova, and Cameroon remain at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). Most major developed nations and regional powers maintain Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) status, including Australia, Singapore, Georgia, and Latvia. All space weather indices remain nominal with no geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events reported.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Ten people injured as 400+ Ukrainian drones launched towards Moscow and suburbs – officials
Russia Today ---
!!! US attacks Iran for 10th consecutive night
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Iran war live: Tehran attacks Gulf states, says 2 tankers in Hormuz on fire
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Live: US launches 10th night of airstrikes on Iran after attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait
France24 ---
!!! Ukraine fires 400 missiles at Moscow after deadly Russian attacks
France24 ---
!!! China and Philippines trade accusations after sailor injured at sea
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Delhi police clash with students marching to parliament (VIDEO)
Russia Today ---
!!! EU facing revolt over new Russia sanctions – FT
Russia Today ---
!!! North Korea paves way for possible Kim trip to Moscow
South China Morning Post ---
!!! US air defenses struggling against Iranian missiles – media
Russia Today ---
Germany to deny automatic temporary protection to Ukrainian men fleeing the draft – interior minister
Russia Today ---
Ten people injured as 400+ Ukrainian drones launched towards Moscow and suburbs – officials
Russia Today ---
Delhi police clash with students marching to parliament (VIDEO)
Russia Today ---
US air defenses struggling against Iranian missiles – media
Russia Today ---
Pentagon concealing true casualty numbers in Iran war – NYT
Russia Today ---
EU facing revolt over new Russia sanctions – FT
Russia Today ---
Israel spent over $45 million on AI propaganda campaign targeting US – WSJ
Russia Today ---
China and Philippines trade accusations after sailor injured at sea
Al Jazeera ---
US military releases footage of tenth consecutive night of strikes on Iran
Al Jazeera ---
Guyana recovers 27 bodies after ferry disaster as crew comes under scrutiny
Al Jazeera ---
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: Tehran attacks Gulf states, says 2 tankers in Hormuz on fire
Al Jazeera ---
MSF demands Israel release detained Palestinian healthcare workers
Al Jazeera ---
War on Iran: War resumes 30 days after MoU
Al Jazeera ---
India summons Russian diplomat after Russian strike kills 4 Indian crew
WION News ---
Delhi Police say over 118 personnel injured during Parliament march chaos
WION News ---
Sikkim tunnel disaster: One dead after methane blast triggers landslide
WION News ---
Live: US launches 10th night of airstrikes on Iran after attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait
France24 ---
Guyana ferry capsizes, leaving at least 27 dead and 83 missing
France24 ---
Ukraine fires 400 missiles at Moscow after deadly Russian attacks
France24 ---
Fears over Gulf shipping and water rise as US-Iran trade strikes
France24 ---
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 ---
Active US-Iran military conflict is intensifying while Ukraine sustains major strikes on Russian territory and regional geopolitical tensions escalate globally.
