extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple active regional conflicts and escalating great power tensions are creating a deteriorating global security environment with numerous flashpoints capable of rapid escalation. Domestic weather hazards remain elevated but manageable, and financial markets show resilience despite rising energy costs.
LAST UPDATED 05-15-2026 @ 02:31PM (CDT)World Clock
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03:31AMUrgent
The most severe events and alertswarn Flood Warning
Effective 27 min ago Granite Falls, WA (Chelan County) US
warn Flood Warning
Effective 36 min ago North Windham, ME (Cumberland County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Special Weather Statement
Roswell, NM
Effective 3 min ago Expires in 29 min
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 6 min
advi Wind Advisory
Hallock, MN
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 6 hr
advi Wind Advisory
Detroit Lakes, MN
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 6 hr
advi Wind Advisory
Brawley, CA
Effective 7 min ago Expires in 16 hr
Events
The most recent eventsok Green forest fire notification in Russian Federation
Sivaki, Amur Oblast Effective 29 min ago
ok Green forest fire notification in Australia
Wadeye, Northern Territory Effective 29 min ago
ok Green forest fire notification in Russian Federation
Khurba, Khabarovsk Effective 30 min ago
ok Green forest fire notification in Australia
Wadeye, Northern Territory Effective 30 min ago
ok Green forest fire notification in Australia
Cossack, Northern Territory Effective 30 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.261
-3.51%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
79049.08
-2.50%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.11284
-2.24%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2222.37
-2.66%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
89.47
-2.89%
Coinbase
DOW
49593.88
-0.94%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10195.37
-1.71%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
23950.57
-2.07%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7425.4
-1.01%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
61409.29
-1.99%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
18.01
4.35%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
101.04
4.25%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4562
-2.63%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
49654
-1.00%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
4.5
1.08%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
4.336
2.00%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
4.478
2.28%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
4.534
2.58%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
4.176
1.53%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
4.405
0.14%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.953
1.31%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
4.372
0.30%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
5.613
0.54%
US EIA
Cryptocurrency markets have experienced modest declines, with Cardano down 1.22%, Ethereum down 1.20%, Solana down 1.18%, Dogecoin down 0.75%, and Bitcoin down 0.55%. U.S. stock markets performed positively, with the S&P 500 up 0.77% and DOW up 0.75%, while international indices showed mixed results with Japan's Nikkei down 1.99% and European indices flat. Energy markets show upward pressure, with crude oil up 2.08% to $103.27 per barrel and gasoline prices rising across all U.S. regions, ranging from 0.14% to 2.58% increases. Gold prices declined 2.41% to $4,572.50, and the Volatility Index decreased 3.41%, suggesting reduced market uncertainty.
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
Chad
Level 1
Slovenia
Level 1
Namibia
Level 2
Sudan
Level 4
Brunei
Level 1
Malawi
Level 2
Rwanda
Level 2
Burma
Level 4
Lebanon
Level 4
Lebanon
Level 4
Iceland
Level 1
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
Bolivia
Level 2
Turkey
Level 2
Azerbaijan
Level 3
Malaysia
Level 1
Mauritius
Level 1
Oman
Level 1
Peru
Level 2
Haiti
Level 4
International travel advisories reflect varying risk levels globally. Afghanistan maintains an extreme Level 4 'Do Not Travel' status. Nicaragua is at Level 3 'Reconsider Travel' status due to regional security concerns. Five countries are at Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution': Togo, Cuba, Cameroon, Moldova, and Malawi. The majority of monitored countries maintain Level 1 'Exercise Normal Precautions' status, including Singapore, Australia, Georgia, Latvia, Paraguay, Bhutan, and Kyrgyzstan. No space weather events are currently occurring, with normal conditions reported for geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, and solar radiation.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Israel kills seven in Lebanon as direct talks continue in US for second day
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Russia unleashes 1,500 attack drones on Ukraine, shattering prospects for peace
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Finland warns of drone scare near Helsinki, fighter jets scrambled, flights diverted
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Africa confirms fatal Ebola outbreak in Congo, urgent cross-border meeting called
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Haiti: At least 78 dead in violent Port-au-Prince gang clashes
France24 ---
!!! Clashes erupt in Bolivia as miners set off dynamite and police fire tear gas
France24 ---
!!! US-China summit ends with Xi and Trump claiming progress but differences remain
France24 ---
!!! Gulf states attacked Iraq amid waning faith in US – Reuters
Russia Today ---
!!! Ukraine to target doctors for mobilization
Russia Today ---
UAE to accelerate oil pipeline project to bypass Strait of Hormuz
Al Jazeera ---
BRICS talks end without joint statement as divisions over Iran war deepen
Al Jazeera ---
Israel kills seven in Lebanon as direct talks continue in US for second day
Al Jazeera ---
Iran says lack of trust is the main obstacle in US negotiations
Al Jazeera ---
India and UAE sign defence pacts, as Iran war tensions simmer
Al Jazeera ---
Trump-Xi summit: China, US disagree on what they agreed on
Al Jazeera ---
'Never wanted nuclear weapons': Iran FM says US talks hit deadlock over uranium
WION News ---
Haiti: At least 78 dead in violent Port-au-Prince gang clashes
France24 ---
EU facing 'second big wake-up call' on energy, Irish Minister Darragh O'Brien says
France24 ---
36 countries approve creation of special Ukraine tribunal to prosecute Russia
France24 ---
Russia and Ukraine swap 205 prisoners of war each
France24 ---
Is Europe getting its act together on defence? Multiple threats prompt EU rearmament
France24 ---
CIA director visits Cuba as communist island runs out of oil
France24 ---
Trump's silence on Taiwan during summit with Xi comes as relief for island nation
France24 ---
Clashes erupt in Bolivia as miners set off dynamite and police fire tear gas
France24 ---
US-China summit ends with Xi and Trump claiming progress but differences remain
France24 ---
Ukrainian drone pilots turn a military exercise in Sweden into a critical warning for NATO
Associated Press ---
Norway defends its decision to cancel missile system sale to Malaysia
Associated Press ---
Ukraine to target doctors for mobilization
Russia Today ---
US to restore depleted stockpiles with cheap mass-produced missiles
Russia Today ---
Gulf states attacked Iraq amid waning faith in US – Reuters
Russia Today ---
Gulf states mulling non-aggression pact with Iran – FT
Russia Today ---
EU buys record volumes of Russian LNG – report
Russia Today ---
US seeking to convince China to pressure Iran – Rubio
Russia Today ---
Ghana to evacuate citizens from South Africa
Russia Today ---
Ukraine war: 36 nations approve tribunal creation to prosecute Russia over invasion
South China Morning Post ---
Africa confirms fatal Ebola outbreak in Congo, urgent cross-border meeting called
South China Morning Post ---
Finland warns of drone scare near Helsinki, fighter jets scrambled, flights diverted
South China Morning Post ---
Trump says Xi offered help on Iran as China seeks to keep Hormuz open
South China Morning Post ---
Russia unleashes 1,500 attack drones on Ukraine, shattering prospects for peace
South China Morning Post ---
Multiple active conflicts and escalating regional instability demand heightened international attention and defensive preparedness.
