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 @ 10:34AM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
11:34AMLos Angeles
08:34AMLondon
04:34PMMoscow
06:34PMBeijing
11:34PMUrgent
The most severe events and alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 17 min ago Ashland, OH (Ashland County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 18 min ago Georgetown, CT (Western Connecticut Planning Region) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 32 min ago Ashland, OH (Ashland County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 48 min ago Georgetown, CT (Western Connecticut Planning Region) US
Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Tropical Cyclone Local Statement
Gonzales, LA
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 8 hr
advi Special Weather Statement
Lapeer, MI
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 25 min
advi Special Weather Statement
Athens, OH
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 40 min
advi Special Weather Statement
Statenville, GA
Effective 7 min ago Expires in 25 min
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 9 min ago Expires in 44 s
Events
The most recent eventsok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km) in Philippines 21/07/2026 13:48 UTC, 3.5 million in 100km.
Talisay, Calabarzon Effective 42 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.176
3.90%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
66830
2.48%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07325
1.68%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1935.21
1.66%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
78.06
0.46%
Coinbase
DOW
52114.47
0.53%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10562.53
0.36%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
24936.96
0.36%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7494.23
0.68%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
66232.19
3.26%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
17.45
-6.43%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
84.72
2.72%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4068.5
1.31%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
52301
0.44%
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
Financial markets show mixed performance with moderate volatility. Cryptocurrency markets are gaining strength, with Cardano up 3.42%, Bitcoin up 1.94%, and Ethereum up 1.96%. Major U.S. equity indices are slightly negative, with the S&P 500 down 0.19% and the DOW down 0.59%, while international markets show strength with the Nikkei up 3.26%. Energy markets are rising with crude oil up 1.98%. Gasoline prices across all U.S. regions are elevated, with increases ranging from 0.02% to 4.43%, driven partly by rising crude oil costs. The Volatility Index has decreased 4.02%, suggesting reduced market stress and investor confidence despite minor index declines.
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
The international travel advisory landscape shows Afghanistan at Level 4 (Do Not Travel) due to extreme conditions, while Nicaragua maintains a Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) advisory. Six countries maintain Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) status: Togo, Eswatini, Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, and Moldova. Most other monitored nations remain at Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions), indicating stable conditions. No active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation hazards are currently reported. The U.S. military DEFCON status remains at Level 5 (GREEN), indicating normal peacetime readiness with no immediate military threats.
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South China Morning Post ---
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Trump demands damages from Canada over heavy smoke from Ontario wildfires
South China Morning Post ---
Multiple active military conflicts are escalating globally with direct US-Iran confrontation, continued Ukraine warfare with civilian casualties, and regional instability threatening broader security.
