extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple dangerous events are actively unfolding including US-Iran military escalation with confirmed US casualties, ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, devastating natural disasters across the Americas, and regional instabilities affecting critical global regions. The compound effect of simultaneous military conflicts and natural disasters represents elevated near-term risk to US interests and civilians.
LAST UPDATED 07-19-2026 @ 08:32AM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
09:32AMLos Angeles
06:32AMLondon
02:32PMMoscow
04:32PMBeijing
09:32PMUrgent
The most severe events and alertsextr Volatility Index is up 12.19367%, currently at 18.77
Effective 3 min ago ---
warn Flood Warning
Effective 3 min ago Goliad, TX (Goliad County) US
warn Flood Warning
Effective 7 min ago Asherton, TX (Dimmit County) US
warn Flood Warning
Effective 8 min ago Pearsall, TX (Frio County) US
warn Flood Warning
Effective 11 min ago Cotulla, TX (La Salle County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertswarn Flood Warning
Goliad, TX
Effective 3 min ago Expires in 18 hr
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 4 min
warn Flood Warning
Asherton, TX
Effective 7 min ago Expires in 18 hr
warn Flood Warning
Pearsall, TX
Effective 8 min ago Expires in 18 hr
warn Special Marine Warning
Port Saint Joe, FL
Effective 10 min ago Expires in 43 min
Events
The most recent eventsok Green flood alert in South Korea
Seoul, Seoul Effective 53 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1649
-1.08%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
64368
-0.66%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07227
-0.33%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1867.6
0.33%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
75.95
0.65%
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 elevated volatility, with the Volatility Index rising 12.19 percent to 18.77, signaling increased market uncertainty. Major equity indices show weakness, particularly the Nikkei declining 4.03 percent and the S&P 500 down 1.01 percent. Crude oil prices have surged 4.47 percent to 81.78 dollars per barrel, reflecting energy sector strength. U.S. gasoline prices have increased across all regions, with the largest gains in the Midwest (3.71 percent) and Rocky Mountain regions (4.43 percent), while cryptocurrency markets show mixed performance with Bitcoin and Cardano declining modestly.
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 conditions show elevated caution levels in select regions, with Afghanistan designated at Level 4 (Do Not Travel), Nicaragua at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), and seven countries including Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, Togo, Eswatini, and Moldova at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). Space weather monitoring shows no current geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events. The current DEFCON alert level remains at DEFCON 5 (GREEN), indicating maximum security peacetime status with no immediate military threats.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Russia launches deadly strikes on Kyiv after attack on Moscow warehouses
France24 ---
!!! First US soldiers killed in Jordan, Trump vows to shift action
France24 ---
!!! US launches new airstrikes on Iran after confirming troop deaths
France24 ---
!!! Millions in Kyiv 'didn't have time to seek shelter' ahead of Russian attack
France24 ---
!!! Russia launches largest ballistic missile attack on Kyiv since start of war
Al Jazeera ---
!!! US bombs Iran for eighth-straight night
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Moment Iranian missiles hit airbase in Jordan killing US soldiers
Al Jazeera ---
!!! 'Credible threat': Aqaba airport, seaport in Jordan evacuated, says US embassy
WION News ---
!!! Russia launches massive Kyiv attack as Ukraine strikes Russian tankers in Black
WION News ---
!!! 2 US troops dead, 1 missing after Iran attacks base in Jordan
South China Morning Post ---
!!! US and Iran attack infrastructure, raising fears of escalation
South China Morning Post ---
The week in pictures: The end of the World Cup, heatwaves and wildfires, war in Ukraine
France24 ---
Europe: Extreme weather fuels climate concerns
France24 ---
Russia launches deadly strikes on Kyiv after attack on Moscow warehouses
France24 ---
Ukraine: Thousands take to the streets to protest against Fedorov removal
France24 ---
🔴 Middle East live: Iran's Guards say two ships involved in 'accident' after defying Hormuz warnings
France24 ---
At least 50 Malian soldiers killed in rebel-jihadist attack
France24 ---
First US soldiers killed in Jordan, Trump vows to shift action
France24 ---
US launches new airstrikes on Iran after confirming troop deaths
France24 ---
Millions in Kyiv 'didn't have time to seek shelter' ahead of Russian attack
France24 ---
WATCH moment bomb explodes in Monaco assassination attempt on Ukrainian millionaire
Russia Today ---
India is quietly putting its nuclear arsenal on a shorter fuse
Russia Today ---
Iranians suffer from power blackouts during war and heatwave
Al Jazeera ---
From settlements to blocked recovery: Israeli strategy taking shape in Gaza
Al Jazeera ---
Israel demolishes Palestinian home in Masafer Yatta
Al Jazeera ---
Russia launches largest ballistic missile attack on Kyiv since start of war
Al Jazeera ---
US bombs Iran for eighth-straight night
Al Jazeera ---
Moment Iranian missiles hit airbase in Jordan killing US soldiers
Al Jazeera ---
'Credible threat': Aqaba airport, seaport in Jordan evacuated, says US embassy
WION News ---
Russia launches massive Kyiv attack as Ukraine strikes Russian tankers in Black
WION News ---
Eight killed in Poonch flash floods as massive rescue operation continues
WION News ---
Iran executes a man convicted of killing a security force member during 2022 protests
Associated Press ---
FACT FOCUS: A look at US and Iranian claims of control over the Strait of Hormuz
Associated Press ---
2 US troops dead, 1 missing after Iran attacks base in Jordan
South China Morning Post ---
Israeli rule change clears way for using crocodiles to deter prison breaks
South China Morning Post ---
Canada to evacuate Ontario community as wildfire smoke chokes US
South China Morning Post ---
Germany to scale back renewable subsidies amid power grid strain
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 ---
Active military escalation is unfolding simultaneously in Ukraine and the Middle East with direct US-Iran confrontation and Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities.
