extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple active military conflicts involving US forces in the Middle East, ongoing Russia-Ukraine war with North Korean involvement, and severe domestic weather threats across the United States create a convergent risk environment. Financial market volatility and regional seismic activity compound the overall threat picture, requiring elevated civilian preparedness measures.
LAST UPDATED 07-20-2026 @ 02:03AM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
03:03AMLos Angeles
12:03AMLondon
08:03AMMoscow
10:03AMBeijing
03:03PMUrgent
The most severe events and alertsextr Volatility Index is up 12.19367%, currently at 18.77
Effective 26 min ago ---
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 16 min ago Montevideo, MN (Chippewa County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 37 min ago Montevideo, MN (Chippewa County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Heat Advisory
Kenansville, NC
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 15 hr
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 8 min ago Expires in 2 min
advi Small Craft Advisory
Rock Hall, MD
Effective 11 min ago Expires in 8 hr
advi Heat Advisory
Saint Francis, KS
Effective 13 min ago Expires in 15 hr
advi Heat Advisory
Fort Scott, KS
Effective 13 min ago Expires in 2 days
Events
The most recent eventswatc M 5.6 - 208 km SW of Port McNeill, Canada
Port Hardy, British Columbia Effective 22 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1609
-2.96%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
63824.24
-1.33%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07103
-1.76%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1844.1
-1.43%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
75.64
-0.90%
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
83.87
2.56%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4010.4
-0.21%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
52308
-0.13%
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
Global financial markets experienced moderate declines during the reporting period. The Japanese Nikkei index led losses with a 4.03% decline, while U.S. indices fell modestly with the S&P 500 down 1.01% and DOW down 0.77%. Cryptocurrency markets showed weakness across major holdings, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Cardano declining between 0.64% and 1.81%. The Volatility Index increased significantly by 12.19%, indicating elevated market uncertainty. Crude oil prices rose 2.32%, and U.S. gasoline prices increased broadly across all regions, ranging from 0.02% to 4.43% depending on locality.
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
U.S. travel advisories reflect current global security conditions with Afghanistan designated at the highest alert level (Do Not Travel) and Nicaragua at Reconsider Travel status. Multiple African and Eastern European nations including Togo, Eswatini, Cameroon, and Moldova remain under Increased Caution advisories. The majority of global destinations maintain normal precaution levels. U.S. defense readiness remains at DEFCON 5 (peacetime status). No space weather threats, including geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events, are currently active.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! US military reports another soldier killed in northern Iraq
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Iran war live: US military completes ninth night of strikes on Iran
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Kyiv pounded in Russian missile barrage as air defences run low
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Ukraine blames Russia for deadly strike on Turkish cargo ship
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Ferry capsizes off Guyana, authorities searching for 66 missing passengers
South China Morning Post ---
US releases footage of ninth consecutive night of strikes on Iran
Al Jazeera ---
US service member killed during detonation of Iranian drone in Iraq
Al Jazeera ---
US bombs Iran for ninth consecutive night as Hormuz tensions escalate
Al Jazeera ---
Iran war live: US military completes ninth night of strikes on Iran
Al Jazeera ---
US announces death of another service member, Jordan summons Iranian envoy over attacks
France24 ---
Israel says Iran missile towards Jordan's Aqaba intercepted
France24 ---
FACT FOCUS: A look at US and Iranian claims of control over the Strait of Hormuz
Associated Press ---
US military reports another soldier killed in northern Iraq
South China Morning Post ---
Putin thanks North Korea for helping liberate Russian territory
Russia Today ---
Ukraine blames Russia for deadly strike on Turkish cargo ship
South China Morning Post ---
Kyiv pounded in Russian missile barrage as air defences run low
South China Morning Post ---
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 3 children and 6 adults, health officials say
Associated Press ---
Fast-moving wildfire in southern France forces evacuations, burns homes in Var region
France24 ---
At least 13 dead as heavy rain triggers flash floods, landslides across J&K
WION News ---
Latin American governments prepare for El Nino as drought, floods and heat loom
Associated Press ---
Ferry capsizes off Guyana, authorities searching for 66 missing passengers
South China Morning Post ---
At least 6 dead, 21 injured after 2 earthquakes hit Peru
South China Morning Post ---
WATCH moment bomb explodes in Monaco assassination attempt on Ukrainian millionaire
Russia Today ---
France and Germany reach nuclear deal as Europe builds up defences
South China Morning Post ---
Active military escalation between the U.S. and Iran, ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict operations, and multiple acute natural disasters are creating a complex and volatile global security environment.
