extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Active US-Iran military escalation with exhausted diplomatic channels, combined with threats to critical global energy infrastructure, compounded by widespread domestic natural disasters and economic market instability, creates a multifaceted crisis environment warranting elevated civilian preparedness.
LAST UPDATED 07-18-2026 @ 03:30AM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
04:30AMLos Angeles
01:30AMLondon
09:30AMMoscow
11:30AMBeijing
04:30PMUrgent
The most severe events and alertsextr Volatility Index is up 12.19367%, currently at 18.77
Effective 16 min ago ---
warn Flood Warning
Effective 11 min ago Cactus, TX (Webb County) US
warn Flood Warning
Effective 11 min ago Cactus, TX (Webb County) US
warn Flood Warning
Effective 11 min ago Seadrift, TX (Calhoun County) US
warn Flood Warning
Effective 35 min ago Goliad, TX (Goliad County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Special Weather Statement
Mountain Lake Park, MD
Effective 3 min ago Expires in 30 min
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 5 min
advi High Surf Advisory
Sunland, CA
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 13 hr
advi High Surf Advisory
Sunland, CA
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 13 hr
advi Beach Hazards Statement
Santa Margarita, CA
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 13 hr
Events
The most recent eventswatc M 4.2 - 66 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico
Puerto Madero, Chiapas Effective 44 min ago
watc M 3.6 - 45 km SE of Beatty, Nevada
Beatty, NV Effective 56 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1664
-0.48%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
63919.26
0.04%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07225
-0.37%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1843.31
0.13%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
74.85
-0.17%
Coinbase
DOW
52146.42
-0.77%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10600.37
0.27%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
24830.98
-0.34%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7457.69
-1.01%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
64141.12
-4.03%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
18.77
12.19%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
81.78
4.47%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4018.8
0.67%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
52375
-0.78%
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 are experiencing notable volatility with the Volatility Index surging 12.19%, indicating heightened market uncertainty and investor concern. Major indices show mixed performance, with the Nikkei declining 4.03%, S&P 500 down 1.01%, and DOW down 0.77%, while crude oil prices have increased 4.47%. Gasoline prices have risen across all US regions, with increases ranging from 0.02% to 4.43%, with the Rocky Mountain region showing the steepest increase. Gold prices have increased 0.67%, suggesting traditional safe-haven asset accumulation. Cryptocurrency markets remain relatively stable with minor fluctuations in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other major digital assets.
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
Slovakia
Level 1
Chad
Level 1
International travel advisories indicate significant regional instability, with Afghanistan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo maintaining Level 4 (Do Not Travel) designations. Nicaragua is classified at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), while nine additional nations including Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, Togo, Eswatini, and Moldova are at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). No geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or elevated solar radiation events are currently active. The current DEFCON level remains at DEFCON 5 (GREEN), indicating normal operational posture with no elevated national security threat status.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Iranian official says the policy of negotiating during war is over
Al Jazeera ---
!!! US and Iran attack infrastructure, raising fears of escalation
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Middle East live: Tehran threatens 'full-scale' offensive as US launches seventh night of attacks
France24 ---
!!! Venezuela earthquake death toll crosses 5,000; IMF grants $346 million funds
WION News ---
Iranian official says the policy of negotiating during war is over
Al Jazeera ---
Israeli army destroys three schools in southern Lebanon, minister says
Al Jazeera ---
Targets of latest US strikes on Iran signal strategic shift
Al Jazeera ---
Landslide in southwest China kills eight and leaves 34 missing
Al Jazeera ---
Pakistan in talks for defence pact with Kuwait amid US-Iran tensions: Report
WION News ---
Venezuela earthquake death toll crosses 5,000; IMF grants $346 million funds
WION News ---
US and Iran attack infrastructure, raising fears of escalation
South China Morning Post ---
Strong quake off Mexican coast rattles Guatemala and El Salvador
South China Morning Post ---
Chemical tanker seized off Yemen coast in suspected Somali pirate hijack
South China Morning Post ---
US confronts floods, heatwaves, smoky skies all at once amid Trump aid cuts
South China Morning Post ---
Russia says Ukrainian drone attack killed several in Moscow logistics centre
France24 ---
Middle East live: Tehran threatens 'full-scale' offensive as US launches seventh night of attacks
France24 ---
Magnitude 7.3 quake hits Mexican coast near Guatemala, tsunami alert lifted
France24 ---
Paris region's record June heatwave more than doubled normal mortality rate to reach 3,000
France24 ---
Germany to join French nuclear exercise in bid to boost defence cooperation
France24 ---
Russia offers India joint production of next-generation tank
Russia Today ---
Iran and the US are already fighting their next war
Russia Today ---
Russian military shares VIDEO of drone strikes on Ukrainian ships
Russia Today ---
New Delhi asks ship owners not to send Indian sailors to Hormuz
Russia Today ---
Ukrainian drone strike kills seven Russian warehouse workers – governor
Russia Today ---
FACT FOCUS: A look at US and Iranian claims of control over the Strait of Hormuz
Associated Press ---
Pakistani troops kill 24 militants in raids as violence escalates in region near Afghanistan
Associated Press ---
Active US-Iran military escalation is occurring amid severe natural disasters affecting millions globally and regional conflicts across multiple theaters.
