extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
The U.S. faces active military escalation with Iran involving confirmed casualties and threats of retaliation, concurrent with significant natural disasters including a major earthquake in Venezuela and severe weather across the eastern U.S., creating a complex threat environment requiring elevated preparedness.
LAST UPDATED 07-18-2026 @ 09:04PM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
10:04PMLos Angeles
07:04PMLondon
03:04AMMoscow
05:04AMBeijing
10:04AMUrgent
The most severe events and alertsextr Volatility Index is up 12.19367%, currently at 18.77
Effective 42 min ago ---
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 10 min ago San Ysidro, NM (Doña Ana County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 19 min ago Carlisle, PA (Cumberland County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 34 min ago Carlisle, PA (Cumberland County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 40 min ago Andalusia, AL (Covington County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertswarn Flood Warning
Valle Vista, AZ
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 3 hr
advi Special Weather Statement
Fort Belknap Agency, MT
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 40 min
advi Beach Hazards Statement
Berrien Springs, MI
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 7 hr
advi Beach Hazards Statement
La Porte, IN
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 7 hr
advi Flood Advisory
Robert Lee, TX
Effective 7 min ago Expires in 3 hr
Events
The most recent eventswatc M 4.1 - 281 km N of Ama, Japan
Dodong-ri, Gyeongsangbuk-do Effective 25 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataU.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
Cardano (ADA)
0.1671
0.24%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
64745.61
-0.08%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07249
-0.03%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1859.17
-0.13%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
75.57
0.15%
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
Financial markets demonstrate significant volatility with the Volatility Index rising 12.19 percent, indicating heightened investor uncertainty. Major U.S. equity indices declined notably, with the Nikkei down 4.03 percent, the S&P 500 declining 1.01 percent, and the DOW decreasing 0.77 percent. Cryptocurrency markets performed better with Bitcoin and Ethereum each gaining over 1.2 percent. Crude oil increased 4.47 percent, driving corresponding increases in gasoline prices across all U.S. regions, with the Midwest region experiencing the largest increase at 3.71 percent and the Rocky Mountain region at 4.43 percent. Gold prices increased modestly at 0.67 percent.
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
International travel advisories reflect varying threat levels across global destinations. Afghanistan maintains the most severe advisory at Level 4 (Do Not Travel) due to extreme security concerns. Nicaragua is designated Level 3 (Reconsider Travel). Six nations hold Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) status including Togo, Eswatini, Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, and Moldova. The majority of reviewed nations remain at Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) including Australia, Singapore, Georgia, Latvia, Paraguay, Bhutan, and the Kyrgyz Republic. Space weather indices show normal conditions with no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events. The current DEFCON level remains at 5 (GREEN), indicating normal peacetime military operations status.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! US military says two service members killed in Iranian strike in Jordan
Al Jazeera ---
!!! US confirms two service members killed in Jordan as Iran tensions deepen
WION News ---
!!! 2 US troops dead, 1 missing after Iran attacks base in Jordan
South China Morning Post ---
!!! 🔴 Middle East live: Two US service members in Jordan killed, one missing in action
France24 ---
!!! IRGC claims strikes on US drone depot and AI hub in Bahrain
Russia Today ---
!!! Damage visible at Iran bridges and water plant after US attacks
Al Jazeera ---
!!! US and Iran attack infrastructure, raising fears of escalation
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Venezuela quake death toll tops 5,000 as IMF releases emergency aid
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Strong quake off Mexican coast rattles Guatemala and El Salvador
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Drone video shows scale of major wildfire in northern Spain
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Canada to evacuate Ontario community as wildfire smoke chokes US
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Israeli attacks on residential areas in Gaza kill eight
Al Jazeera ---
Israel planning to use crocodiles to guard Palestinian inmates – media
Russia Today ---
No charges filed after scores of Palestinian detainees died in IDF custody – Haaretz
Russia Today ---
IRGC claims strikes on US drone depot and AI hub in Bahrain
Russia Today ---
US issues worldwide travel warning to Americans
Russia Today ---
Palestinian teenage footballer dies a week after Israeli settler attack
Al Jazeera ---
Drone video shows scale of major wildfire in northern Spain
Al Jazeera ---
Israeli attacks on residential areas in Gaza kill eight
Al Jazeera ---
Damage visible at Iran bridges and water plant after US attacks
Al Jazeera ---
US military says two service members killed in Iranian strike in Jordan
Al Jazeera ---
Armed groups attack Malian military convoy in Gao region
Al Jazeera ---
Venezuela quake death toll tops 5,000 as IMF releases emergency aid
Al Jazeera ---
US confirms two service members killed in Jordan as Iran tensions deepen
WION News ---
2 US troops dead, 1 missing after Iran attacks base in Jordan
South China Morning Post ---
Canada to evacuate Ontario community as wildfire smoke chokes US
South China Morning Post ---
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 ---
Ethiopian Drill explodes on the streets of Addis Ababa
France24 ---
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 3 children and 6 adults, health officials say
Associated Press ---
Weather conditions again brought devastating floods to a vulnerable swath of Texas
Associated Press ---
Mali rebels ambush an army convoy, killing or capturing scores of soldiers
Associated Press ---
🔴 Middle East live: Two US service members in Jordan killed, one missing in action
France24 ---
Gulf council blasts "war crimes" by Iran
France24 ---
Power, desalination plants hit in Kuwait
France24 ---
🔴 Middle East live: Iran attacks on civilian facilities are 'war crimes', says Gulf council head
France24 ---
Canada wildfires affect air quality before World Cup final
France24 ---
Russian activist arrested a day after predicting Putin will end up in handcuffs
South China Morning Post ---
Active U.S.-Iran military escalation with confirmed deaths, alongside major natural disasters and ongoing Middle East conflicts, create a multi-front crisis situation.
