extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple regional military conflicts remain active with diplomatic efforts ongoing, while domestic US weather hazards and significant fuel price volatility require continued monitoring. Seismic and volcanic activity in the Pacific region is elevated but contained within monitored zones, with no imminent threats to US civilian safety currently identified.
LAST UPDATED 05-09-2026 @ 08:33PM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
09:33PMLos Angeles
06:33PMLondon
02:33AMMoscow
04:33AMBeijing
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The most severe events and alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 5 min ago Sayre, OK (Beckham County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 7 min ago Cherokee, OK (Alfalfa County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 8 min ago Wray, CO (Yuma County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 10 min ago Anadarko, OK (Caddo County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 12 min ago Sayre, OK (Beckham County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Sayre, OK
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 41 min
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 7 min ago Expires in 3 min
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Cherokee, OK
Effective 7 min ago Expires in 41 min
advi Special Weather Statement
Lawton, OK
Effective 8 min ago Expires in 26 min
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Wray, CO
Effective 8 min ago Expires in 41 min
Events
The most recent eventsok M 2.6 - 5 km ENE of Chitina, Alaska
Valdez, AK Effective 22 min ago
ok M 2.7 - 3 km SW of Brawley, CA
Brawley, CA Effective 35 min ago
watc M 3.1 - 3 km WSW of Brawley, CA
Brawley, CA Effective 57 min ago
watc M 3.4 - 3 km W of Brawley, CA
Brawley, CA Effective 59 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.2699
-0.37%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
80604.96
-0.06%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.10825
-0.43%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2322.31
-0.17%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
92.89
-0.24%
Coinbase
DOW
49609.16
0.02%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10233.07
-0.43%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
24338.63
-1.32%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7398.93
0.84%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
62713.65
-0.19%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
17.19
0.64%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
95.42
0.64%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4730.7
0.42%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
49691
-0.02%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
4.452
7.98%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
4.251
7.40%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
4.378
7.12%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
4.42
7.00%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
4.113
7.75%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
4.399
13.26%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.902
6.18%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
4.359
8.54%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
5.583
3.16%
US EIA
U.S. gasoline prices surged dramatically across all regions, with the Midwest experiencing an extreme 13.26% increase and East Coast, New England, and other regions rising 6-8%, indicating significant energy market volatility and supply concerns. Equity markets showed mixed performance with the S&P 500 gaining 0.84% and the DOW up 0.02%, while the German DAX declined 1.32% and the Nikkei fell 0.19%. Major cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cardano, Dogecoin, and Solana declined slightly between 0.06-0.27%. Crude oil prices increased 0.64%, gold rose 0.42%, and the Volatility Index climbed 0.64%, reflecting heightened market uncertainty and inflationary pressures.
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
Rwanda
Level 2
Lebanon
Level 4
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
Turkey
Level 2
Azerbaijan
Level 3
Chad
Level 4
Malaysia
Level 1
Mauritius
Level 1
Oman
Level 1
Peru
Level 2
Haiti
Level 4
Hungary
Level 1
Trinidad and Tobago
Level 3
Trinidad and Tobago
Level 3
International travel advisories show Afghanistan at the highest alert level (Level 4: Do Not Travel), reflecting extreme conditions in that region. Nicaragua is rated at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), indicating significant safety concerns. Four countries—Cuba, Togo, Cameroon, and Moldova—are at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) due to regional instability. The majority of countries worldwide remain at Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions). Space weather monitoring shows no current threats with no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events reported.
Headlines
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!!! Trump announces 3-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine
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!!! Iran mulls full control of all 7 undersea internet cables passing via Hormuz
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!!! UK deploys warship HMS Dragon to Middle East ahead of likely Hormuz mission
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!!! Three police officers killed in car bomb attack in northwest Pakistan
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!!! 'Disposable spies': Poland records unprecedented number of Russian espionage cases
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!!! Iran keeps US waiting for response on ceasefire plan
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!!! Hantavirus outbreak: UK to isolate cruise ship passengers in ex-Covid hospital
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!!! European nations dispatch planes to evacuate citizens from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
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Iran war live: IRGC warns US against attacks on ships; Israel bombs Lebanon
Al Jazeera ---
One killed in Gaza as Turkish FM talks peace efforts with Hamas official
Al Jazeera ---
Three police officers killed in car bomb attack in northwest Pakistan
Al Jazeera ---
Israeli settlers force Palestinian family to exhume and rebury their father
Al Jazeera ---
Israeli attacks across Lebanon kill at least 24
Al Jazeera ---
Iran mulls full control of all 7 undersea internet cables passing via Hormuz
WION News ---
UK deploys warship HMS Dragon to Middle East ahead of likely Hormuz mission
WION News ---
Putin says he thinks Ukraine conflict is coming to an end
South China Morning Post ---
Hantavirus outbreak: UK to isolate cruise ship passengers in ex-Covid hospital
South China Morning Post ---
US-Iran war no closer to ending as Gulf clashes flare
South China Morning Post ---
South Korea draws Gulf oil storage interest as Hormuz stays closed
South China Morning Post ---
Trump announces 3-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine
South China Morning Post ---
US to host new Israel-Lebanon talks as Trump team presses for Hezbollah disarmament
South China Morning Post ---
WHO boss arrives in Spain to oversee ship evacuation amid more suspected hantavirus cases
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Putin says Ukraine war 'heading to an end' despite ceasefire violations
France24 ---
Ukrainians mark end of WWII amid fragile ceasefire with Russia
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European nations dispatch planes to evacuate citizens from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
France24 ---
Contact tracing begins after Hantavirus-hit cruise passengers disembarks in St. Helena
France24 ---
'Disposable spies': Poland records unprecedented number of Russian espionage cases
France24 ---
Jordan sees collapse in tourism since Iran war
France24 ---
Iran keeps US waiting for response on ceasefire plan
France24 ---
US awaits Iran's response to latest proposal amid technical ceasefire
France24 ---
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for Canary Islands to evacuate passengers
France24 ---
US-Iran war no closer to ending as Gulf clashes flare
South China Morning Post ---
Putin names condition for meeting with Zelensky
Russia Today ---
Hormuz and the end of the old oil order
Russia Today ---
The world order has collapsed. Now comes the dangerous part
Russia Today ---
Greece investigating Ukrainian sea drone – Reuters
Russia Today ---
Iran ceasefire appears to hold and Bahrain detains dozens over suspected Revolutionary Guard links
Associated Press ---
Multiple active conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, escalating strategic threats to global commerce, and a significant transnational health crisis present converging challenges to international stability.
