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 @ 04:32AM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
05:32AMLos Angeles
02:32AMLondon
10:32AMMoscow
12:32PMBeijing
05:32PMUrgent
The most severe events and alertsextr Volatility Index is up 12.19367%, currently at 18.77
Effective 17 min ago ---
Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 4 min
advi Heat Advisory
Corning, AR
Effective 7 min ago Expires in 15 hr
advi Special Weather Statement
Belle Fourche, SD
Effective 9 min ago Expires in 58 min
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 16 min ago Expires in 6 min
watc Flood Watch
Capitan, NM
Effective 19 min ago Expires in 14 hr
Events
The most recent eventswatc M 4.3 - 25 km N of Gázi, Greece
Gázi, ESYE43 Effective 28 min ago
watc M 4.2 - 131 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico
Puerto Madero, Chiapas Effective 38 min ago
ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:529.091km) in South Of Fiji Islands 18/07/2026 08:28 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
--- Effective 42 min ago
watc M 4.4 - 136 km NW of Mosquera, Colombia
Mosquera, Nariño Effective 52 min ago
ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:23.732km) in Indonesia 18/07/2026 08:21 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
Biha, Lampung Effective 52 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1661
-0.66%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
63928.46
0.05%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07213
-0.54%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1845.13
0.23%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
74.81
-0.23%
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.
