extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
The US faces an active military conflict with Iran involving ongoing reciprocal strikes and explicit threats of infrastructure attacks, creating immediate risks of broader escalation and severe global economic disruption through disrupted energy markets. Multiple domestic natural disaster threats including regional flooding and extreme heat require local preparedness.
LAST UPDATED 07-23-2026 @ 02:01AM (CDT)World Clock
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12:01AMLondon
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Events
The most recent eventsFinancial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.174
-0.23%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
65612.43
-0.72%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07239
-0.77%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1920.37
-0.68%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
77.39
-0.72%
Coinbase
DOW
52218.58
-0.01%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10716.97
1.24%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
25155.41
0.58%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7498.96
-0.14%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
66469.78
0.54%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
16.64
-2.40%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
88.1
1.46%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4129.4
-0.54%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
52360
-0.17%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
4.001
3.79%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.924
4.22%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
4.011
4.15%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
4.098
4.41%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.791
4.09%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.78
3.22%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.588
4.82%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
3.956
3.48%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.983
3.13%
US EIA
Cryptocurrency markets are experiencing broad-based declines with Bitcoin down 0.72% to $65,612, Ethereum down 0.68% to $1,920, Solana down 0.72% to $77.39, and Dogecoin down 0.77% to $0.072. U.S. equities are mixed with the S&P 500 down 0.14% and DOW down marginally 0.01%, while European markets outperform with FTSE 100 up 1.24% and DAX up 0.58%. Most significantly, U.S. gasoline prices have spiked 3.1%-4.8% across all regions, with Gulf Coast averaging $3.59 and West Coast at $4.98 per gallon. Crude oil is up 1.46% to $88.10, while gold is down 0.54%. Volatility Index declined 2.40% to 16.64, indicating stabilizing market conditions despite price movements.
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
Afghanistan maintains a Level 4 Do Not Travel status, representing the highest US State Department travel advisory level. Nicaragua has been elevated to Level 3 Reconsider Travel status. Several nations are at Level 2 Exercise Increased Caution, including Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, Eswatini, Togo, and Moldova. Most other countries reviewed maintain Level 1 Exercise Normal Precautions status. Space weather monitoring shows no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events at this time.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Iran war live: US kills 2, wounds 11; Houthis attack 2 Saudi oil tankers
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Trump expects to keep launching strikes on Iran from British bases – Telegraph
Russia Today ---
!!! Russia strikes Ukrainian military targets in Odessa Region – MOD
Russia Today ---
!!! Trump slaps 50% tariffs on Canada
Russia Today ---
!!! Iranian missiles show deadly precision amid US-Iran war escalation
Al Jazeera ---
!!! US launches new strikes as Iran warns of regional turmoil
Al Jazeera ---
!!! US and Saudi Arabia announce nuclear cooperation deal
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Middle East live: Houthi rebels claim attacks on Saudi tankers in the Red Sea
France24 ---
!!! Trump threatens Iranian infrastructure over Strait of Hormuz attacks
France24 ---
!!! Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed over 1,000 people
France24 ---
!!! Trump threatens to bomb Iranian bridge or power plant after Hormuz attacks
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Zelensky sacks Ukraine army chief Syrsky after days of protests
South China Morning Post ---
!!! US House passes $1.15 trillion military bill expanding Israel cooperation
Al Jazeera ---
Trump expects to keep launching strikes on Iran from British bases – Telegraph
Russia Today ---
Senate Democrats grill Hegseth as he seeks more funding for Iran war (VIDEOS)
Russia Today ---
Russia strikes Ukrainian military targets in Odessa Region – MOD
Russia Today ---
Trump slaps 50% tariffs on Canada
Russia Today ---
Hamas names new leader as Gaza war grinds on – who is he?
Russia Today ---
Russia will keep striking ships carrying weapons to Ukraine – Kremlin
Russia Today ---
Germany to deny automatic protection to Ukrainian draft dodgers – interior minister
Russia Today ---
Five soldiers killed in southern Thailand checkpoint attack
Al Jazeera ---
Armed attackers kill more than 20 in northwest Nigeria
Al Jazeera ---
Spain and France battle raging wildfires, face high risk of more
Al Jazeera ---
US House passes $1.15 trillion military bill expanding Israel cooperation
Al Jazeera ---
Iran war live: US kills 2, wounds 11; Houthis attack 2 Saudi oil tankers
Al Jazeera ---
Iranian missiles show deadly precision amid US-Iran war escalation
Al Jazeera ---
US launches new strikes as Iran warns of regional turmoil
Al Jazeera ---
US and Saudi Arabia announce nuclear cooperation deal
Al Jazeera ---
'Put your house in order': India slams Pakistan at UN over Kashmir
WION News ---
Middle East live: Houthi rebels claim attacks on Saudi tankers in the Red Sea
France24 ---
Wildfires ravage Spain, France and Italy, killing three firefighters
France24 ---
Ukrainians welcome new army chief but seek return of fired defence minister
France24 ---
Trump threatens Iranian infrastructure over Strait of Hormuz attacks
France24 ---
France recorded 5,700 more deaths than usual during its historic June heat wave
Associated Press ---
US announces nuclear cooperation pact with Saudi Arabia
France24 ---
Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed over 1,000 people
France24 ---
Who is Mikhailo Drapaty, Ukraine's new commander-in-chief?
France24 ---
'Unprecedented': France records 5,764 excess deaths during June-July heatwave period
France24 ---
Germany has deported a Uyghur man to China, his mother says
Associated Press ---
FACT FOCUS: A look at US and Iranian claims of control over the Strait of Hormuz
Associated Press ---
Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to bring heavy rain, flooding along the Gulf Coast
Associated Press ---
Republicans in Congress continue to back Iran war despite the political risk
Associated Press ---
Trump threatens to bomb Iranian bridge or power plant after Hormuz attacks
South China Morning Post ---
Trump approves Saudi nuclear deal that could allow uranium enrichment, AP sources say
South China Morning Post ---
US war in Iran has cost US$37.5 billion so far, Pentagon chief Hegseth says
South China Morning Post ---
Why China is rapidly expanding its land trade routes to Central Asia
South China Morning Post ---
Trump vows to help Lebanon pursue peace with Israel
South China Morning Post ---
Zelensky sacks Ukraine army chief Syrsky after days of protests
South China Morning Post ---
As Iran war drags on, China keeps tight grip on fuel exports despite eased curbs
South China Morning Post ---
Active US-Iran warfare, Houthi shipping threats, Ukraine military crisis, and escalating economic friction create multiple overlapping regional and global risks.
