extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple active regional conflicts including Ukraine, Iran-US tensions, and Israel-Lebanon escalation are creating medium-term destabilization risks, while domestic severe weather and significant energy market disruptions demand immediate attention. Space weather remains favorable and travel advisories are generally stable, but heightened global military tension and economic volatility warrant enhanced monitoring and preparedness posture.
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Events
The most recent eventsFinancial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
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0.37%
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Bitcoin (BTC)
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Dogecoin (DOGE)
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Ethereum (ETH)
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Solana (SOL)
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DOW
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FTSE 100
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DAX
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S&P 500
7398.93
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Nikkei
62713.65
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Volatility Index
17.19
0.64%
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Crude Oil
95.42
0.64%
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Gold
4730.7
0.42%
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DOW Futures
49691
-0.02%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
4.452
7.98%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
4.251
7.40%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
4.378
7.12%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
4.42
7.00%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
4.113
7.75%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
4.399
13.26%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.902
6.18%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
4.359
8.54%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
5.583
3.16%
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Cryptocurrency markets showed modest gains with Bitcoin up 0.23%, Ethereum up 0.21%, and Solana up 1.56%. Equity markets displayed mixed performance with the S&P 500 up 0.84% and the DOW up 0.02%, while European indices declined with the DAX down 1.32% and FTSE 100 down 0.43%. The most significant development is the sharp increase in U.S. gasoline prices, with the Midwest region experiencing an extreme surge of 13.26% to $4.399 per gallon, while national prices rose 7.98% to $4.452. The volatility index increased 0.64% to 17.19, and crude oil rose 0.64% to $95.42 per barrel, suggesting underlying market concerns about energy supply or geopolitical factors.
Data
The latest global dataTogo
Level 2
Singapore
Level 1
Afghanistan
Level 4
The Kyrgyz Republic
Level 1
Bhutan
Level 1
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
Rwanda
Level 2
Lebanon
Level 4
Iceland
Level 1
Jordan
Level 3
Burkina Faso
Level 4
Burkina Faso
Level 4
Chad
Level 1
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 4 - BLUE
New Zealand
Level 1
New Zealand
Level 1
Lithuania
Level 1
Bolivia
Level 2
Turkey
Level 2
Azerbaijan
Level 3
Chad
Level 4
Malaysia
Level 1
Mauritius
Level 1
Oman
Level 1
Peru
Level 2
Haiti
Level 4
Hungary
Level 1
Trinidad and Tobago
Level 3
Trinidad and Tobago
Level 3
International travel advisories indicate Afghanistan remains at Level 4 (Do Not Travel) status, while Nicaragua is classified at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel). Several nations are at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution), including Togo, Cameroon, Cuba, and Moldova, reflecting regional instability concerns. Most monitored countries maintain Level 1 status with normal precautions recommended. Space weather monitoring shows no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation warnings. The overall international situation presents no imminent threats to US civilian safety.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Iran war live: IRGC warns US against attacks on ships; Israel bombs Lebanon
Al Jazeera ---
!!! US-Iran war no closer to ending as Gulf clashes flare
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Hormuz and the end of the old oil order
Russia Today ---
!!! A new nuclear umbrella rises over the Gulf as confidence in the US fades
Russia Today ---
!!! Hantavirus-hit cruise ship reaches Spanish port for WHO-led evacuation
South China Morning Post ---
!!! European nations dispatch planes to evacuate citizens from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
France24 ---
!!! US awaits Iran's response to latest proposal amid technical ceasefire
France24 ---
Indonesian rescuers find 1 body after volcano eruption as search continues for 2 more
Associated Press ---
What to know about hantavirus, the illness linked to a cruise ship outbreak
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India confirms delivery of S-400 missiles from Russia
Russia Today ---
Hormuz and the end of the old oil order
Russia Today ---
A new nuclear umbrella rises over the Gulf as confidence in the US fades
Russia Today ---
India conducts maiden flight of glide weapon system
Russia Today ---
Israel built secret base in Iraq to bomb Iran – WSJ
Russia Today ---
Israel deports two Gaza aid flotilla activists
Al Jazeera ---
Cruise ship hit by hantavirus outbreak arrives in Tenerife
Al Jazeera ---
Iran war live: IRGC warns US against attacks on ships; Israel bombs Lebanon
Al Jazeera ---
One killed in Gaza as Turkish FM talks peace efforts with Hamas official
Al Jazeera ---
Car bomb attack and ambush in northwest Pakistan kills at least 12 police
Al Jazeera ---
Putin says no evidence of Tehran 'striving for nuclear weapons'
WION News ---
Putin issues BIG statement on Russia-Ukraine war after calling it 'just'
WION News ---
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship reaches Spanish port for WHO-led evacuation
South China Morning Post ---
With the US, China must choose constructive power over destruction
South China Morning Post ---
Putin says he thinks Ukraine conflict is coming to an end
South China Morning Post ---
Hantavirus outbreak: UK to isolate cruise ship passengers in ex-Covid hospital
South China Morning Post ---
US-Iran war no closer to ending as Gulf clashes flare
South China Morning Post ---
South Korea draws Gulf oil storage interest as Hormuz stays closed
South China Morning Post ---
Thanks to Trump, the gloves are off. There may be no new global order
South China Morning Post ---
Dozens killed in jihadist attacks in central Mali
France24 ---
Cruise ship hit by hantavirus outbreak arrives in Spain's Canary Islands
France24 ---
Putin says Ukraine war 'heading to an end' despite ceasefire violations
France24 ---
Ukrainians mark end of WWII amid fragile ceasefire with Russia
France24 ---
'End of an era': EU flag outside parliament signals shift in Hungary
France24 ---
European nations dispatch planes to evacuate citizens from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
France24 ---
Contact tracing begins after Hantavirus-hit cruise passengers disembarks in St. Helena
France24 ---
Moscow marks Victory Day amid tight security
France24 ---
'Disposable spies': Poland records unprecedented number of Russian espionage cases
France24 ---
'Clean break' with Orban: Hungary's Magyar to usher in 'new era'
France24 ---
Jordan sees collapse in tourism since Iran war
France24 ---
Iran keeps US waiting for response on ceasefire plan
France24 ---
US awaits Iran's response to latest proposal amid technical ceasefire
France24 ---
Multiple simultaneous crises are unfolding globally: active US-Iran military conflict in the Gulf threatens energy supplies, Russia-Ukraine warfare continues despite diplomatic signals, and a major transnational health emergency requires international evacuation efforts.
