There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple regional tensions and localized natural disasters require monitoring, but no imminent global threats or widespread US civilian dangers are evident. Medium-term geopolitical risks in the Middle East and Eastern Europe warrant elevated preparedness postures. Current conditions support a sustained alert state without crisis-level escalation.
LAST UPDATED 02-25-2026 @ 10:32AM (CST)
World Clock
At time of update
Washington, D.C.
11:32AM
Los Angeles
08:32AM
London
04:32PM
Moscow
07:32PM
Beijing
12:32AM
Urgent
The most severe events and alerts
extr Ukraine: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 6181 years ago---
extr Mali: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 4177 years ago---
extr North Korea: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 177 years ago---
extr Iraq: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 177 years ago---
extr Lebanon: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 176 years ago---
extr Burma (Myanmar): Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 26 years ago---
Alerts
The most recent alerts
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 5 min agoExpires in 5 min
advi Coastal Flood Statement
Chalan Pago-Ordot Village, CP
Effective 10 min agoExpires in 14 hr
advi Coastal Flood Statement
Chalan Pago-Ordot Village, CP
Effective 10 min agoExpires in 14 hr
advi Coastal Flood Statement
Chalan Pago-Ordot Village, CP
Effective 10 min agoExpires in 14 hr
advi Coastal Flood Statement
Chalan Pago-Ordot Village, CP
Effective 10 min agoExpires in 14 hr
Events
The most recent events
ok Green forest fire notification in Sudan
Malakal, Upper NileEffective 30 min ago
ok Green forest fire notification in Cameroon
Tonga, WestEffective 31 min ago
ok Green forest fire notification in Cameroon
Ngaoundal, AdamaouaEffective 31 min ago
ok Green forest fire notification in The Democratic Republic of Congo
Aketi, Bas-UeleEffective 32 min ago
ok Green forest fire notification in Ethiopia
Gambēla, GambelaEffective 32 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial data
Ethereum (ETH)
2034.3
9.85%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
67943.88
6.05%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
87.44
10.70%
Coinbase
Cardano (ADA)
0.2941
13.68%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.10154
11.14%
Coinbase
DOW
49380.38
0.42%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
25150.9
0.66%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
58583.12
2.20%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10802.09
1.14%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
6933.32
0.63%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
49359
0.25%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
65.37
-0.40%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
18.63
-4.71%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
5218.9
0.82%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
2.937
0.44%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
2.834
0.04%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
2.852
0.60%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
2.962
-0.17%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
2.748
---%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
2.675
-0.30%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
2.532
2.01%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
2.662
-2.74%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.111
1.63%
US EIA
Global financial markets exhibited broad positive momentum with cryptocurrency assets leading gains. Bitcoin rose 5.31% to $67,469.53, Ethereum climbed 9.12% to $2,020.80, Solana advanced 9.20% to $86.26, and Cardano surged 12.83% to $0.2919. Major equity indices posted modest gains: the Nikkei led with 2.20% growth, FTSE 100 increased 0.88%, and the S&P 500 rose 0.46%. Commodity markets showed mixed signals with gold up 0.61% at $5,208, while crude oil declined 0.37% to $65.39 per barrel. Gasoline prices showed regional volatility, with the West Coast up 1.63% and Gulf Coast up 2.01%, while the Volatility Index dropped 3.68%, indicating reduced market stress.
International travel advisories indicate elevated caution in multiple regions. Ukraine and Mali maintain Level 4 (Do Not Travel) status due to security concerns. Mauritania, Guyana, and Nepal are at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel). Approximately 18 countries are at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution), including Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Angola, Cambodia, Netherlands, Serbia, Jamaica, Denmark, Chile, and others. The majority of countries worldwide remain at Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions). These advisories reflect long-standing regional instability and security assessments rather than acute emerging threats to US citizens.
Global tensions escalate across Iran, Ukraine, and multiple regional conflicts while major powers navigate deteriorating trade and diplomatic relationships.