extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple active global crises—including escalating Ukraine conflict, regional military tensions, humanitarian emergencies, and severe weather in North America—create a dangerous but not imminent threat environment with no immediate risk to US civilians within 24-48 hours.
LAST UPDATED 07-02-2026 @ 07:35AM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
08:35AMLos Angeles
05:35AMLondon
01:35PMMoscow
03:35PMBeijing
08:35PMUrgent
The most severe events and alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 2 min ago Lakefield, MN (Jackson County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 9 min ago Cherokee, IA (Cherokee County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 10 min ago Linton, ND (Emmons County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 17 min ago Lakefield, MN (Jackson County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Lakefield, MN
Effective 2 min ago Expires in 25 min
advi Special Weather Statement
Martin, SD
Effective 3 min ago Expires in 55 min
warn Special Marine Warning
New Shoreham, RI
Effective 3 min ago Expires in 55 min
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Cherokee, IA
Effective 9 min ago Expires in 25 min
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 10 min ago Expires in 9 s
Events
The most recent eventsok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:22.036km) in Philippines 02/07/2026 11:24 UTC, 530 thousand in 100km.
Catuday, Ilocos Effective 19 min ago
watc M 4.7 - 39 km E of Uonuma, Japan
Tadami, Fukushima Effective 47 min ago
ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:22.124km) in Philippines 02/07/2026 09:59 UTC, 480 thousand in 100km.
Catuday, Ilocos Effective 50 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.16
4.03%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
61246.65
2.14%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07415
2.77%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1648.57
2.55%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
82.27
6.32%
Coinbase
DOW
52305.24
-0.03%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10532.74
0.52%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
25302.98
1.05%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7483.23
-0.22%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
68733.15
-2.47%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
16.57
-0.12%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
67.18
-2.04%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4078.4
-0.10%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
52733
0.12%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
3.831
-2.12%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.742
-0.93%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
3.855
-2.45%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
3.915
-2.49%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.605
0.64%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.625
-2.63%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.321
-3.38%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
3.715
-3.38%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.919
-2.73%
US EIA
Cryptocurrency markets displayed broad strength with Solana up 2.83%, Cardano up 2.67%, Ethereum up 2.20%, and Bitcoin up 1.81%. Traditional equity markets showed weakness with the S&P 500 down 0.22%, the DOW down 0.03%, and the Nikkei down 2.47%, while European indices remained positive with the DAX up 0.60% and FTSE 100 up 0.43%. Commodity markets declined with crude oil down 1.57% and gasoline prices down across most US regions, while the Volatility Index increased slightly to 16.7. Overall, markets reflect modest uncertainty with divergence between digital assets and traditional equities.
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
Malawi
Level 1
Burkina Faso
Level 1
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 5 - GREEN
Kuwait
Level 3
Oman
Level 3
Venezuela
Level 3
Russia
Level 1
El Salvador
Level 1
El Salvador
Level 1
Vietnam
Level 1
Jamaica
Level 2
Slovakia
Level 1
Chad
Level 1
Bangladesh
Level 1
Luxembourg
Level 1
Botswana
Level 2
Botswana
Level 2
Lesotho
Level 2
Ecuador
Level 1
Pakistan
Level 3
Somalia
Level 1
Nigeria
Level 3
Nigeria
Level 3
Turkey
Level 2
Mali
Level 4
Canada
Level 1
Ireland
Level 1
Bolivia
Level 2
Rwanda
Level 3
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Level 4
Uganda
Level 4
Afghanistan remains at Level 4 (Do Not Travel) status, the highest travel advisory level. Nicaragua is at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel). Six nations are at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) including Spain, Cuba, Togo, Eswatini, Cameroon, and Moldova. Space weather conditions remain benign with no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events reported. The current DEFCON level is 5 (GREEN), indicating no elevated military threat posture. Most assessed nations remain at Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions), reflecting a generally stable geopolitical environment.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Ukraine: Russia pounds Kyiv in massive drone, missile strike
France24 ---
!!! Kyiv residents reel after largest Russian attack on city kills at least 13
France24 ---
!!! Ukraine's strikes on Russian refineries highlight Kyiv's growing drone industry
France24 ---
!!! Moscow starts feeling bite of fuel shortages as Ukraine ramps up attacks
France24 ---
!!! Authorities race to contain spread of Ebola in eastern DR Congo
France24 ---
!!! From Hungary to Ukraine, Europe's scorching heatwave hits east
France24 ---
!!! How the heatwave crippled Europe (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)
Russia Today ---
!!! Afghanistan launches drone strikes inside Pakistan
Russia Today ---
!!! Ship runs aground in Strait of Hormuz, was not using Iran-approved route: Iranian state TV
South China Morning Post ---
!!! US, Iran officials hold indirect talks in Qatar to try to end war: diplomat
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Venezuela faces post-quake medical crisis as threat of infections looms
South China Morning Post ---
Danish Refugee Council on importance of coordinated response to Ebola, wider humanitarian crisis
France24 ---
37 students missing in Nigeria after yet another jihadist kidnapping
France24 ---
Ukraine: Russia pounds Kyiv in massive drone, missile strike
France24 ---
Authorities race to contain spread of Ebola in eastern DR Congo
France24 ---
As hospitals saturate, earthquakes lay bare frailty of Venezuela's health system
France24 ---
Kyiv residents reel after largest Russian attack on city kills at least 13
France24 ---
Thousands return to Malawi to escape South Africa's xenophobic violence
France24 ---
From Hungary to Ukraine, Europe's scorching heatwave hits east
France24 ---
Ukraine's strikes on Russian refineries highlight Kyiv's growing drone industry
France24 ---
Moscow starts feeling bite of fuel shortages as Ukraine ramps up attacks
France24 ---
How the heatwave crippled Europe (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)
Russia Today ---
Afghanistan launches drone strikes inside Pakistan
Russia Today ---
Ukrainian drone explodes in Türkiye – media (VIDEO)
Russia Today ---
Over 900 arrested during South Africa anti-immigrant protests
Russia Today ---
In Pictures: Hunger, despair as Venezuela quake death toll rises
Al Jazeera ---
Gaza marks 1,000 days of war. Palestinians there face an uncertain future
South China Morning Post ---
Venezuela faces post-quake medical crisis as threat of infections looms
South China Morning Post ---
Trump sees progress as US and Iran hold talks in Qatar
South China Morning Post ---
Ship runs aground in Strait of Hormuz, was not using Iran-approved route: Iranian state TV
South China Morning Post ---
US, Iran officials hold indirect talks in Qatar to try to end war: diplomat
South China Morning Post ---
Multiple active conflicts, natural disasters, and economic disruptions are unfolding simultaneously across critical global regions.
